Macclesfield car rentals

A compact economy vehicle is ideally suited to the narrow streets of Macclesfield. If you’re planning on heading into the Peak District, a 4x4 is perhaps a better option due to large hills and potentially rough terrain depending on how off the beaten track you go. For those in town on business in Manchester, a saloon offers comfort on long motorway journeys.

The general speed limit in Macclesfield town centre is 30mph, although do expect some of the smaller roads to be 20mph. Outer roads can fluctuate between 40-50mph, so watch out for signs and cameras, particularly when coming into small villages. Motorways like the nearby M56 and M60 Manchester ring road have a limit of 70mph, unless otherwise stated.

There are lots of car parks in the centre of Macclesfield, making it easy to find a space most of the time. Pickford Street is a great place to park up for the day. It’s close to everything and costs just about £1.20 for 2h. Otherwise, the Christ Church and Commercial Road car parks are other good options with around £0.60/£0.70 per hour rates.

Based on our information, car rental agencies in Macclesfield only have manual transmission cars.

Car rental companies onsite at Manchester airport include Europcar, Avis, Dollar and Alamo.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Avis, Dollar, and Alamo.

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An Intermediate car rental in Macclesfield costs $68 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Macclesfield costs $52 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Macclesfield costs $64 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Macclesfield offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Macclesfield, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Macclesfield.

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