Car Rental in Manchester

For renting a car in Manchester, you’ll generally need a full valid driving licence, valid photo ID and a payment card in the renter’s name. UK residents may also need a DVLA code or endorsement record and two proofs of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement. International travellers should carry their home-country driving licence, passport and an International Driving Permit if their licence uses a non-Roman alphabet. The minimum age is 25 and provisional or temporary licences are not accepted.

You need to be at least 25 years old to hire a car in Manchester.

Basic comprehensive insurance is included with car rentals in Manchester, subject to UK law. For daily and weekly bookings (1–29 days), insurance is included automatically, while monthly bookings may offer a choice between basic insurance coverage or using your own insurance.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Manchester rental! They must be registered in the rental contract before driving and they'll need to meet the same requirements as you (minimum age 25, full driving licence, etc.). You can add them during booking or even after you've picked up the car — just contact the support team for approval.

Yes, you can cancel or modify your Manchester car rental booking. Booking modifications can be made through the Selfdrive app or by emailing info@self-drive.uk, with a £50 amendment fee for changing the rental dates. Cancellations can also be requested through the app or by email. If you return the car early, you can do so but no refund is provided for unused rental days.

Daily/Weekly rentals: Average 100 miles per day included. Monthly rentals (30 days+): 2,000 miles per month included. If you go over, extra miles are charged at up to £5 per mile, depending on the vehicle and the exact rate will be on your e-ticket.

Return the car with the same fuel level as when you picked it up. If we have to refuel for you, there's a 20% service charge added on top of the actual fuel cost. Electric vehicles must be returned with 80%+ charge.

Yes, absolutely! Non-UK residents can rent a car in Manchester. You'll need:

1. Valid driving licence from your home country
2. International driving licence (mandatory if your home licence uses a non-Roman alphabet, like Arabic, Chinese, etc.)
3. Valid passport
4. Credit/debit card in the renter's name
5. Minimum age 25 years

Yes, you can return the car to a different location — there's a £50 fee for that. So if you pick up in Manchester but want to drop off elsewhere in the UK, that's sorted for an extra fifty quid.

Hatchbacks — compact city cars like the Toyota Aygo (£249/mo), MG 3 (£369/mo), Volkswagen Polo (£449/mo)

Compact SUVs — versatile mid-size like the Renault Symbioz Hybrid (£489/mo), Renault Captur (£498/mo), Citroen C5 Aircross (£528/mo)

SUVs/MPVs — larger family vehicles like the Nissan Qashqai (£599/mo), MG ZS, MG HS

Once you book a car, the exact pickup location will be shown on your e-ticket. You'll collect the car from our designated counter in Manchester — just bring your documents and the team will hand over the keys. We also offer doorstep delivery — the car can be delivered straight to your address in Manchester for a minimum of £50, depending on location.

Yes! Once you book, the pickup location will be confirmed on your e-ticket and you can also choose doorstep delivery straight to Manchester Airport if that's more convenient. Delivery starts at £50 depending on the exact location. Just be aware that if you're parking at the airport during your rental, airport parking charges are your responsibility. If we have to pay them, there's a minimum £25 surcharge on top of the actual parking fees.

The Toyota Aygo at £249/month is absolutely spot-on for this. Small hatchback, easy to park, brilliant for navigating Manchester's streets and squeezing into those tight city centre spaces. Perfect urban runabout. If you need a bit more space but still want easy parking, the MG 3 at £369/month or the Volkswagen Polo at £449/month are great middle-ground options — slightly bigger but still very manageable. The compact SUVs like the Renault Symbioz are fine too, but if parking's your main concern, go smaller.