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Cheap Car Hire in Manchester from R811

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 31/3 and drop-off date of 1/4. 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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Manchester car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Manchester. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R32,14

Average price per day

R558

Cheapest price per day

R811

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 20 February 2025.

January

R498

February

R498

March

R591

April

R683

May

R794

June

R794

July

R849

August

R831

September

R701

October

R664

November

R609

December

R849

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 20 February 2025.

There are currently 75 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 R811 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 776+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 840+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R2 103+

Luxury

Luxury

R2 215+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R5 411+

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 20 February 2025.

Small cars

R403 - R803

All Car Types

R428 - R1 608

To hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R567/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R403/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R803/day). In fact, November is about 29% 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 19% 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 R771/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R591/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 264/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. Here are the best Manchester medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of R526/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Manchester, the United Kingdom (~R402/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 044/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 PoloR811/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR949/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 20 February 2025.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Manchester, including Dollar, Firefly and Budget. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Firefly

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

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

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 R1 831. Data was last updated on 20 February 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 PoloR811/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR949/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford EcoSportR1 051/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 20 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Manchester?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R558/day when booking a car hire in Manchester. The absolute best deal a user found was for R398/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8,0 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 R32,14/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 446 and R2 089 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    DRIVALIA offers hire cars in Manchester for about R3 903 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 33% 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 does it cost to rent a car in Manchester for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Manchester is R16 727 (R558/day) on average.

  • 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 Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Manchester. For the month of March, 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.

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 R4 535 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 February 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 AvanzaR2 519/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Suzuki ErtigaR4 753/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR5 419/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 20 February 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 (R76+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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