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Cheap Car Hire in Manchester from R386

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 14/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. 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 2026

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 27 July 2026.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R33,96

Average price per day

R543

Cheapest price per day

R386
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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 27 July 2026.
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There are currently 92 hire locations operating in Manchester spread across 34 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Manchester is small car at R386 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R386+

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Compact

Compact

R437+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R565+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 418+

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Mini

Mini

R442+

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Premium

Premium

R961+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 342+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 343+

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Best car hire deals found in Manchester

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 R713. Data was last updated on 27 July 2026.
Hyundai i10R386/day
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Hyundai i10
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Citroen C3 AircrossR437/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross
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Citroen C3 AircrossR440/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 07/26/26

Cheapflights insights for Manchester car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Manchester, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Manchester?

Book your car hire in Manchester 42 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R555/day on average when booked 42 days ahead, which saves you 1 425% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Manchester?

Looking to hire a car in Manchester? keddy by Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R21,21/day. DRIVALIA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R22,64/day.

What is the best car rental company in Manchester?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Manchester is National (rated 10.0/10). DRIVALIA (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
10.0
U-Save
U-Save
10.0
Avis
Avis
7.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Manchester?

At Manchester, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R454. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R824 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Manchester, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R454. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R824 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R454

February

R504

March

R538

April

R588

May

R605

June

R639

July

R790

August

R824

September

R622

October

R555

November

R487

December

R723

Which car hire company has the most locations in Manchester?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. DRIVALIA has the second-highest number of locations in Manchester at 3.

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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 27 July 2026.

National

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

U-Save

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

7,9
Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

10,0

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,9

Europcar

6,3
Okay
13 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,8

Easirent

4,7
Mediocre
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,0

Arnold Clark

2 locations
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Virtuo

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manchester, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Manchester?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R543/day when booking a car hire in Manchester. The absolute best deal a user found was for R273/day from Wheego, booked on Jul. 25.

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

    GREEN MOTION offers hire cars in Manchester for about R3 585 per week on average.

  • 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 R15 364 (R512/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 August, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Manchester for as low as R730/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Manchester

Browse car hires by fuel type in Manchester. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Manchester. Deals were last updated on 27 July 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Manchester. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R37+).

Electric

Electric

R43+

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Hybrid

R37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R99+

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