SIXT Car Hire Manchester

With several convenient Sixt Manchester car hire branches we have got all of your transport needs covered in this vibrant city, nicknamed the "Capital of the North". Our convenient branch at Manchester Airport is ideal for those visiting Northern England on holiday or returning from abroad, while our local stations at Manchester Piccadilly and Trafford Park are ideal pick-up spots for a moving van hire, business car or to access the region with ease. No matter your budget or party size, our friendly rental vehicle advisors at Sixt Manchester are waiting to welcome you.

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Sixt Car Hire Services in Manchester

As a fun Northern city known for its musical heritage, incredible football and top-class universities there is more than enough to do in Manchester. A car hire will give you the freedom and lexibility to explore and take in as much as you can. We have all types of vehicles and a great team to make sure you get exactly what you want. See below for some tips on both what to do and how to get around Manchester. We hope you have an incredible time.

Our Service

Our Manchester Airport and Piccadilly Station offices have a full range of cars and minibuses available while our other Manchester car rental branches also offer useful vans and trucks. These are just the right size if you are transporting business or exhibition materials in the city or are moving home or university lodgings. Families are well catered for with compact saloons and larger estate cars or why not choose a rugged 4x4 if you plan on heading to the countryside of the Lake District? For a little luxury our fleet of premium vehicles, which includes models from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche, also has sports cars and convertibles. Perfect for a special treat. Whatever your budget and party size we have something to suit, as well as a range of vehicles designed for different mobility needs. We also offer a range of affordable extras which add value to your driving experience. Look out for deals on unlimited mileage, insurance top-ups, insurance for under 25s and additional drivers as well as our special student offers. Explore the countryside safely with Sat Navs and winter tyres while child seats and bike racks are ideal for family holidays.

Traffic Information

When you land at Manchester Airport, which receives both national and international flights, a free shuttle bus takes you from the arrivals hall to the car rental village where our desk is clearly signposted. Once you have collected your vehicle it is only a few minutes drive to the city centre. The other three branches in Manchester are all within easy reach of the city's bus and Metrolink networks.

Make sure to pick up a Manchester A - Z when you arrive or better still add a Sat Nav to your car hire reservation so you can navigate the busy city streets with ease, avoiding any traffic restrictions, bus lanes and one-way systems that are in place.

Pay and display car parks and metered street parking are widely available across the city centre, as well as at all major attractions and sporting venues.

Manchester is a city that easily blends historic sites, quirky areas such as Chinatown and The Village, with buzzing cultural life and, of course, its major sporting attractions. These sports grounds centre around test cricket at Old Trafford and the stadiums that are home to Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs, all of which offer visitors' tours. Castlefield is both the ancient Roman and old industrial heart of Manchester. Home to the Castlefield Canal Basin and the Museum of Science and Industry, it was the United Kingdom's first UNESCO Urban Heritage Site. Take a drive around the city to get your bearings before planning an action packed day out.

Manchesters Industrial Heritage

Manchester's prosperity was built on the back of the textile industry and the mills that powered it. It is now these mills that give a unique flavour to the city. Where else can you visit an exhibition in one mill, have lunch in another then do a spot of afternoon shopping in a converted riverside example? Look out for them spread across the city below when you take the short drive up to the popular park at Rock Rimmon.

Business Destinations

Manchester grew up around its ports and textile industries. Regenerated dockside areas and textile mills now play an important part in the city's tourism sector. Manchester Airport is owned by the city and one of the biggest employers in the area with revenue from it funding local projects. Other big economic areas are media, along with science and engineering industries. The city is home to several conference and exhibition centres but the main ones are EventCity and the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

What to do during summer in Manchester

Summer in Manchester means warm nights and long days. Spend them relaxing in one of the beautiful parks such as Heaton Park, which has an animal centre that kids love, or visit Alexandra Park and its beautiful lake – perfect for sunbathing next to. In fact, in Heaton each year there is the Parklife Festival that includes performances from some of the best bands worldwide. As a university city Manchester is undoubtedly a lively place, especially in the summer so enjoy the rooftop bars, the boutique clubs and the outdoor festivities such as the Caribbean Festival held in Alexandra Park.