If you’re in need of a car rental at Manchester Airport, SIXT is a great choice. Our rental location is easy to find in the Car Rental Village. This lets you select your car from the SIXT app and then head right to your car once you arrive at the Car Rental Village.
SIXT offers a wide variety of car categories at Manchester Airport, including economical sedans, station wagons, SUVs, luxury models and passenger vans for large groups. Add prepaid fuel to your rental to save time and money. If you plan to travel extensively through the United Kingdom, add UK and Ireland recovery.
Upon your arrival at MAN, follow the signage to the free courtesy bus. The shuttle runs approximately every 10 minutes to the Car Rental Village, and during certain off-peak hours there is an on-demand shuttle service.
To return your car take the M56 motorway to exit 5. Follow the signage for Terminal 3 and then turn right onto Ridgway Road. When you enter the lot for the Car Rental Village, park in one of the spots marked for SIXT.
If you would like to visit one of the United Kingdom's best design and art sites, hop in your rent a car and head south to The Whitworth. Another great drive is to head to the west of town to the Imperial War Museum North. The museum has an amazing location overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal and offers a unique take of the historical conflicts of this area. If you have an interest in seeing some amazing architecture in the city, head to the Manchester Cathedral.
Make sure to follow all driving rules and regulations, and avoid parking in restricted areas.
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Yes, out-of-hours returns are available at Manchester Airport. Park in the SIXT return area, complete your check-out on the SIXT app, and leave your keys in the drop box. Don't forget to take photos of the car beforehand, and make sure to return on time to avoid any extra charges!
At pick-up, a deposit is pre-authorized on your card based on your vehicle category — your bank reserves the funds without actually debiting them, and the hold is released once your rental is complete. For the exact deposit amount for your booking, visit our car rental information page since it depends on your pick up location.
Last-minute rentals are not a problem. SIXT regularly has vehicles available for same-day bookings at Manchester Airport. For the best chance of getting your preferred car category, booking ahead is always the safest bet. However, if you're in a pinch, check our website or app for real-time availability and grab your car in just a few clicks.