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Cheap Car Hire in Manchester from R528

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Manchester with a pick-up date of 27/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 23 3月 2025.

January

R491

February

R509

March

R582

April

R673

May

R782

June

R782

July

R837

August

R837

September

R691

October

R655

November

R600

December

R837

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.

Popular car types in Manchester

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Manchester and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 3月 2025.

There are currently 76 hire locations operating in Manchester spread across 28 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Manchester is small car at R528 a day. Below are all the 2 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 304+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 002+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 028+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Manchester

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 23 3月 2025.

Small cars

R365 - R791

All Car Types

R365 - R1 585

To hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R556/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R365/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R791/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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, renting a small car saves you 18% 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. Here are the best Manchester small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R760/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R583/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 246/day). In fact, February is about 24% 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, renting a medium car is 11% 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 SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R518/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R396/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 015/day). In fact, February is about 24% 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, renting a SUV saves you 24% 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. Here are the best Manchester SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR528/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR571/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Top rental agencies in Manchester

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Manchester known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Manchester. Reviews were last updated on 23 3月 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Manchester, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

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

Best Manchester car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Manchester. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Manchester with an average daily rate of R769. Data was last updated on 23 3月 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Manchester. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Volkswagen PoloR528/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR571/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford EcoSportR660/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manchester, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 3月 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Manchester?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Manchester from the following companies over the past two weeks: DRIVALIA (R485/day), Dollar (R660/day), and keddy by Europcar (R661/day).

  • 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 (7,2 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 R31,68/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 425 and R2 059 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Ace offers hire cars in Manchester for about R5 841 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 30% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Manchester.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Manchester however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Manchester for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Manchester is R0. Hiring a Mini is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Manchester. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Manchester for as low as R0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Manchester?

    The most popular car to hire while in Manchester is the Class Compact SUV, which is a Compact vehicle.

Small car hires in Manchester

Find small car hire deals in Manchester from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Manchester cost an average of R1 408 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 3月 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR1 360/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Renault KwidR1 455/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid

Van hires in Manchester

Find people carrier hire deals in Manchester from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Manchester cost an average of R1 923 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 3月 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for hiring a car in Manchester we've found at this time. If you're not finding the van hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Toyota AvanzaR1 518/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR1 605/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 780/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Manchester

Browse car hires by fuel type in Manchester. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Manchester. Deals were last updated on 23 3月 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Manchester. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R54+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Manchester?

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Harrogate

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