Car Hire in Manchester, UK

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Manchester

The city of Manchester is situated in the northwest of England, and has a strong reputation as being very lively and cosmopolitan. With several major universities, a large student population here has resulted in Manchester being known as one of the UK’s best nightlife spots. Keen shoppers travel great distances in order to visit Manchester city centre, as it is famous for its diverse range of shops to suit all.

Attractions

Manchester Town Hall is a stunning piece of Victorian architecture, both inside and out, and is well worth a visit for those with an interest in design. The Lowry is a definite must. Located on the Salford Quays, it is home to exhibition centres, galleries, theatres and restaurants. There are also several shops in The Lowry, so shopping trips can be extended to this centre, just ten minutes from the heart of the city itself.

Various exhibitions are presented in the G-Mex (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre), which is a good place to visit, even if it’s just to see the beautiful design of the building itself.

Shopping

The designer shopping centres of Manchester can be found in St Ann’s Square and Barton Arcade, where both British and international designers have shops. The Arndale Centre is an excellent location for high street shopping, as is the impressive Trafford Centre, which is located just outside Manchester city centre. Both shopping centres boast an extensive range of high street stores. Markets can be found in the outskirts of the city, in the towns of Altrincham and Bury.

Nightlife and Eating out

Manchester has a staggering number of night spots – with around five hundred bars alone, visitors to Manchester are spoilt for choice. Two major venues for clubs and bars are Deansgate and The Printworks.

In terms of food, Manchester has a great deal to offer. Manchester City council boasts of having over thirty different nationalities of food in the city centre – so there is lot to choose from, whatever your culinary tastes. Throughout the city there are a whole host of cafés and coffee shops.

Tourist Information

Greater Manchester Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall Extension
Lloyd Street
St Peter's Square
Tel: 0161 234 3157
manchester.visitor.centre@notes.manchester.gov.uk
www.destinationmanchester.com

Airport

Manchester International Airport is ten miles south of Manchester City Centre, and serves most domestic and European destinations, and a large number of other international destinations.

Car Hire Locations


Auto Europe offices in Manchester:
  • Manchester Airport, Desk In Terminals 1a, 1b, 2
  • Manchester Airport, Desk In Terminals 1, 1b & 2
  • Manchester Downtown Office, 49 Oldham Road
  • Manchester City Chorley, Leigh Street
  • Manchester Downtown, 79-85 Liverpool St.
  • Manchester Airport, Desk In Terminal 1
  • Manchester Downtown, Hyde Road
  • Manchester Airport, *desk In Terminals 1,1b & 2*
  • Manchester Airport, Desk In Terminals 1, 2, & 3
  • Manchester Airport, Terminal 1 Car Park, 13th Flr
  • Manchester Downtown Office, 1246 Chester Road
Argus offices in Manchester:
  • Manchester - Downtown, 49 Oldham Road, New Cross, Manchester, M4 5fs, Lancashire
  • Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport, Ground Floor, Arrivals Hall, Manchester, M90 1qx
Holiday Autos offices in Manchester:
  • Arrivals Hall, Manchester
  • Oldham Road, Manchester
  • Manchester West Downtown,
Carhire 3000 offices in Manchester:
  • Manchester - Oldham Road, Newcross Service Station, 49 Oldham Road, Manchester, M4 5fs
  • Manchester - Salford, 79-85 Liverpool St, Salford, Manchester, M5 4lg
  • Manchester Airport, Terminal Desk 1b, International Arrivals Hall, Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1qx
  • Manchester West - Atherton, Lancashire Motor Bodies, Trenchers Close, Chanter Industrial Estate, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9bp

Car Hire Prices


Auto Europe between £16.50 and £56.12 per day
Car Hire Direct between £16.65 and £55.67 per day
Holiday Autos between £17.86 and £54.14 per day
Car Hire 3000 between £18.00 and £234.60 per day

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I advise all overseas visitors renting cars to check with their own insurance companies before renting. Especially if they are using insurance coverage provided by their credit card. They need to be familiar how to apply for reimbursement prior to renting. If an accident occurs the renter should be conversant on how to proceed. Quite often the overseas renting offices are not conversant on what to do, even though one mighty have indicated that you are using the credit card insurance, prior to rental. You will have to pay for the damage, on the spot. Most times, claims have to be submitted within a time limit and within defined limits and with defined documentation.

Posted by Joe Walker, 09th August 2007
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