Manchester car rentals from $18/day

For travelers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving and parking around Manchester. But if you're planning a road trip to the countryside, a sedan might be a better option — especially if you're traveling with the whole family, as it offers enough space for everyone.

The speed limit in the city is typically 30 miles per hour (mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in single carriageway highways is 60 mph, while dual carriageways and motorways have a speed limit of 70 mph.

Street parking is the best option for short-term stays, and it is usually free after 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays — except in the city center, where parking restrictions mean you have to pay for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Sunday. Street parking prices range between £1 and £3 per hour. The best option is to leave your vehicle in one of the many parking lots or garages around the city, usually located near metro stations.

On average a rental car in Manchester costs $42 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Manchester found in the last 2 weeks is $29.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at keddy by Europcar ($18/day), Hertz ($30/day) and Europcar ($32/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Unit 9, Parkway Trading Estate M171SW (4 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Manchester. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Manchester is $7.11 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $85 and $114, depending on the car size.

Compact (GWM Ora Good Cat or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Manchester.

Car rental companies onsite at Manchester airport include Europcar, keddy by Europcar, GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Sixt, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, keddy by Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Sixt, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Manchester costs $8 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Manchester costs $22 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Manchester costs $24 per day, on average.

In Manchester, cars are most frequently rented at keddy by Europcar Unit 9, Parkway Trading Estate (4 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Manchester costs $297 per week ($42 per day).

On average a rental car in Manchester costs $1,274 per month ($42 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 28 car rental agencies in Manchester.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Manchester so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

To rent a car, you need to be at least 21, though check carefully among cheap car rentals in Manchester, since some agencies require renters to be 25. US citizens will need to have a valid passport and valid driving license in order to secure a Manchester car rental. Furthermore, if you are from the US, Manchester car rentals will want to see proof of your return travel, such as an airline ticket reservation. You also must show proof of where you are staying while you are in England.

The blood alcohol limit in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland is 0.08%, the same as it is in the United States. However, if you travel to Ireland, be aware that the BAC there is only 0.05%. A BAC of 0.08% means you can have about four drinks before you reach the limit.