Car Hire at Manchester airport (MAN)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Manchester airport (MAN)

All car hire operations are centralised at the Car Rental Village, a dedicated area located outside the terminals. To facilitate passenger transfers, a free shuttle bus service operates every 10 minutes from the terminals.

Car hire companies:

Requirements to hire a vehicle

To hire a car in the United Kingdom, you will generally need to meet the following basic requirements:

Driving licence: It must be valid and held for at least one year (in some cases, two). If your licence is not in Latin characters, you may be required to present an International Driving Permit.
Minimum age: Most agencies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Drivers under 25 are usually subject to a “young driver” surcharge.
Identification: A valid passport or official identity document.
Credit card: A credit card in the name of the main driver is required to place the security deposit.
DVLA code: UK residents must provide a driving record check code obtained from the DVLA website.

Recommendation: It is advisable to book in advance, especially during holiday periods, to ensure availability and secure better rates.

Latest updates: February 10, 2026

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.