Vehicle options available at this branch
Telephone: +44 161 886 8610
Please phone +44 161 886 8610 and the rental agent will give you instructions on where to meet our shuttle bus.
08:00 - 17:30
08:00 - 17:00
08:00 - 17:00
Manchester is a popular destination for those travelling to England, so it should come as no surprise to hear that it’s also home to one of the busiest airports in the UK. If you are flying into Manchester Airport, you’ll be keen to explore the city and its wonderful surroundings. Our Manchester branch offers a smooth and efficient service so that collecting your hire car is a quick, easy and pleasant experience.
Flying to another part of England? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! You can collect your hire car from our branches at Heathrow Airport or even Southampton Airport.
Our car rental branch is only a five-minute journey away from all airport terminals. Our shuttle bus service will come and collect you from the airport, drive you straight to our branch and drop you off at our front door so you can quickly collect your hire car.
The roads to and from Manchester Airport are generally easy to navigate and aren’t prone to too many hold ups. However, you might want to factor in any football games taking place at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium when travelling towards our airport location, as sometimes this area can become quite congested.
Arnold Clark Car & Van Rental began in 1963 and is part of the Arnold Clark Group. With over 60 years' experience, and 35 branches across the UK we offer expert vehicle hire to customers from all around the world.
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What you need to know
Speed limits will always be displayed in miles per hour in the UK. The speed limits when driving in or around London for a car without a trailer and unless indicated differently by road signs are:
Built up areas
30 mph (48 km/h)
Single carriageway
60 mph (96 km/h)
Dual carriageway
70 mph (112 km/h)
Motorway
70 mph (112 km/h)
Car hire at Manchester Airport is easy with our large range of vehicles. We have something to suit every trip! Whether you need an SUV for more space, a small rental car to navigate city streets or an executive hire car to add a bit of style to your journey, we’ve got you covered. Most of our rental cars are available with automatic transmission, so don’t worry if you aren’t familiar with driving a manual.
We know that plans can change unexpectedly. Purchase our refund guarantee for an additional £5 and you’ll receive a full refund in the event of cancellation, even up to the start of your booking! It’s the best way to enjoy added flexibility and peace of mind.
Flying into Manchester Airport and travelling around the UK? You might consider our one-way car hire option. This gives you the flexibility you need when planning your travels. With branches across England and Scotland, why not check out your options? Just select your return location in our booking form to check availability.
Once you’ve flown into Manchester Airport and collected your hire car, you’ll be keen to hit the road! Manchester is an action-packed place and, being one the UK’s largest cities, there are many things in and around the area you’ll want to visit.
It will take approximately 20 minutes to travel from the airport to the city centre by car. Whether you are looking to find fantastic restaurants, absorbing museums or compelling galleries, Manchester has all of these and much more!
A 30-minute drive from our Manchester branch, make sure to slot in a road trip to this area and enjoy some gorgeous country roads with stunning scenery. If you fancy staying for longer, there are many activities, such as trail walking, horseback riding and cycling, to get involved in.
Are you a thrill seeker? A quick 15-minute drive from Heathrow Airport and you’ll find yourself at this popular resort. It offers many different rollercoaster rides and attractions and often has themed events throughout the year.
FAQs
There are several different factors that can influence the age you can hire a car (e.g. how long you’ve held your licence for). Restrictions may also apply on the size of car you can hire, and a surcharge may be added to the booking.
View our rental guide for more details.
There are several different factors that can influence the age you can hire a car (e.g. how long you’ve
held your licence for). Restrictions may also apply on the size of car you can hire, and a surcharge may be added to the booking.
View our rental guide for more details.
Get started via our online booking process. You can quickly get a quote for your hire car by entering the branch location you’d like to collect and drop off at, alongside the dates and times you need. You’ll then be shown what vehicles are available and you can select which one best suits your needs!
If you’d prefer, you can speak to our Rental Reservations team who will guide you through each step of the process.
Get started via our online booking process. You can quickly get a quote for your hire car by entering
the branch location you’d like to collect and drop off at, alongside the dates and times you need. You’ll then be shown what vehicles are available and you can select which one best suits your needs!
If you’d prefer, you can speak to our Rental Reservations team who will guide you through each step of the process.
If one-way hire from Manchester Airport is on your agenda, you can add this to your booking from as little as £50. Charges are based on the size of the vehicle hired and not the distance covered.
If one-way hire from Manchester Airport is on your agenda, you can add this to your booking from as little
as £50. Charges are based on the size of the vehicle hired and not the distance covered.
We have a wide range of vans to rent from our Manchester Airport branch. Find the model that suits you best and book online now.
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At Arnold Clark we are committed to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction through the services we provide. A customer's experience while hiring from us is extremely important and we pride ourselves in having a 4.9/5 ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot.
When you book a car with us, we guarantee to assign a vehicle to your booking. No one should have to start their journey stressed when there isn’t a vehicle ready to go for them.
With over 60 years of experience in the rental industry we are delighted to offer competitive prices with a flexible range of vehicle hire options.
We want your journey with us to be hassle free. The price you are quoted includes insurance, VAT and roadside assistance. Additional extras can be found during the booking process so there are no surprises when you turn up to collect your hire vehicle.
FAQs
When you arrive to collect your car, you’ll be asked for your DVLA check code. This code enables the branch to check the counterpart of your driving licence online. The branch will visit the DVLA website and enter the code you have provided so they can access your licence details.
If you need help getting your code before you arrive, read over our check code guide.
UK drivers are required to bring the card part of their driving licence, a utility bill dated within the last three months as proof of address and your DVLA check code.
EU licence holders not residing in the UK must bring a domestic driving licence and either a passport or ID card.
Drivers from outside the EU are required to bring a valid domestic driving licence with an English translation as well as their passport.
Find out more details on UK, EU and international driver documentation and identification.
