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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Manchester?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Manchester and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

January

฿904

February

฿938

March

฿1,038

April

฿1,340

May

฿1,440

June

฿1,474

July

฿1,541

August

฿1,541

September

฿1,273

October

฿1,206

November

฿1,105

December

฿1,541

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Manchester is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Manchester

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Manchester to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Small cars

฿375 - ฿2,315

All Car Types

฿375 - ฿4,553

To hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,150/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~฿375/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿2,315/day). In fact, January is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Manchester. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Manchester, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,990/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~฿927/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿8,364/day). In fact, August is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Manchester. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Manchester, hiring a medium car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,839/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~฿2,254/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿6,075/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Manchester. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Manchester, hiring a large car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of ฿1,483/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~฿550/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿3,975/day). In fact, February is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Manchester. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Manchester, hiring a SUV saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Manchester

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Manchester known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Manchester. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Manchester, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz in Manchester. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

8.9
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.4

Europcar

6.1
Okay
13 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Avis

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

10.0

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

7.9

DRIVALIA

2 locations

GREEN MOTION

5.7
Fair
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.8
Mediocre
2 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Manchester, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Manchester?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Budget (9.3 rating) and Sixt (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Manchester.

  • What are petrol prices like in Manchester?

    The average price of petrol in Manchester is ฿58.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿2,624 and ฿3,790 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Manchester for a week from DRIVALIA ?

    From DRIVALIA you can hire a car in Manchester from about ฿6,699 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Manchester for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Manchester it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 35%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Manchester?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Manchester for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Manchester?

    Volvo XC90, which is a Luxury vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Manchester according to Cheapflights users.

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