Car Rentals in Manchester

Manchester is located in the north west of England. Its history begins with the Romans who founded here a fort and a settlement around 79AD. Historical records show that in the 16th century Manchester was a center of the wool trade, and with the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century it became an important manufacturing city known for its textile production. Manchester’s achievements were so impressive that during the Victorian era it was called "Cottonopolis" and "Warehouse City".

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General Info

Airport Address: Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Distance and Location: The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Airport Website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Airport E-mail: None
Airport Telephone: (0)161 489 3000
Country Code: 44
Time Zone: GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.

Car Parking Info

There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-storey parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com).

Driving by car from/to Manchester

The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester's ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.