Car hire Manchester

The unofficial capital of the north, Manchester is a massive city famous for its music and sports. Situated midway between Liverpool and Leeds, the city is well served by many major motorways, making it easy to tour with self-drive. There are a number of internationally acclaimed car rental companies in town, so compare cheap car hire in Manchester here to get the best quotes online.

Greater Manchester is one of Britain's most exciting areas, with the city fast-becoming as popular as London. It is a cutting edge metropolis, home to cosmopolitan areas, historical landmarks and cultural attractions, not to mention one of the world's most famous football clubs. Mancunians are extremely liberal and tolerant and enjoy helping visitors find their way, making this a great place for a self-drive tour. Driving is the ideal way to get around town, and a vehicle is also useful for discovering areas outside the centre.

Manchester Airport is one of the largest in the UK and can be reached in under an hour's drive from the city centre. While the city can easily be explored by bus, tram, taxi or on foot, it is advisable to organise car rental in Manchester if you want to to visit attractions outside of the centre. This will enable you to tour the nearby and exciting cities of Leeds and Liverpool, as well as the pretty city of Chester.

After arranging Manchester car hire, you can take a trip 20 miles east to the magnificent Peak District. This picturesque area is a haven for all nature lovers, as it is home to many rare flora species and boasts some stunning landscapes. A 30-minute drive northeast will bring you to the lovely Victorian town of Huddersfield, while the same distance northwest will bring you to Preston, famous for its old northern culture.