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Cheap Car Hire in Manchester from R302

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 11/4 and drop-off date of 18/4. 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 13 March 2026.

Most popular company

GREENMOTION

Price of petrol per litre

R29,47

Average price per day

R630

Cheapest price per day

R302
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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 13 March 2026.
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There are currently 89 hire locations operating in Manchester spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Manchester is small car at R302 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R393+

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Compact

Compact

R302+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R559+

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People carrier

People carrier

R801+

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Premium

Premium

R796+

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Luxury

Luxury

R927+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 021+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R306+

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Compare car hire deals in Manchester by type

Here are the best Manchester small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Manchester medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Manchester SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR302/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/12/26
Ford FiestaR393/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 03/12/26
Toyota YarisR510/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 03/12/26

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 R723. Data was last updated on 13 March 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR302/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/12/26
Toyota CorollaR306/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 03/12/26
Toyota YarisR393/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 03/12/26

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 20 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R616/day on average when booked 20 days ahead, which saves you 1 533% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Manchester?

Looking to hire a car in Manchester? U-Save had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R230,58/day. Ace also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R434,68/day.

What is the best car rental company in Manchester?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Manchester is Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 8.9/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Dollar
Dollar
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.9
Hertz
Hertz
8.2
Avis
Avis
7.3

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 R449. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R866 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 R449. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R866 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

R449

February

R499

March

R516

April

R633

May

R633

June

R666

July

R866

August

R866

September

R633

October

R566

November

R483

December

R716

Which car hire company has the most locations in Manchester?

Sunnycars has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Manchester at 8.

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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 13 March 2026.

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Budget

8,9
Very Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,3

Hertz

8,2
Very Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Avis

7,3
Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

10,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,6

Sixt

7,1
Good
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

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

DRIVALIA

3 locations
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GREEN MOTION

5,4
Fair
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Manchester, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Manchester?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R630/day when booking a car hire in Manchester. The absolute best deal a user found was for R289/day from U-Save, booked on Mar. 7.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Manchester for a week from U-Save?

    U-Save offers hire cars in Manchester for about R2 556 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 R10 953 (R365/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 Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Manchester. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Manchester for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Manchester

Browse car hires by fuel type in Manchester. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Manchester. Deals were last updated on 13 March 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 Electric being the cheapest (R32+).

Electric

Electric

R32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R36+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R89+

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