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Car & Van Hire - Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester Piccadilly

Location Details

Ground Floor Car Park Level 1,
CHATHAM STREET
Manchester, ENG, GB, M1 3AY

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+44 161 236 4715
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Hiring a car at Manchester Piccadilly

Located in the heart of Manchester, Manchester Piccadilly is a busy area around the city's main railway station. If you're picking up a car from the local Enterprise-Rent-A-Car branch, you'll find it easy to get to with multiple public transport options. There is also easy access to the inner ring road so you can get on to any of the main arteries out of town.

Culture

There is no shortage of cultural things to do in Manchester, from visiting the iconic Manchester Art Gallery to catching a show at the historic Royal Exchange Theatre, there's something to suit every taste. Don't miss out on exploring the vibrant street art scene around the Northern Quarter for a taste of the city's artistic flair.

Family-friendly Activities Around Manchester Piccadilly

Families visiting Manchester won't be short of things to do either. Treat the kids to a day out at the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre on the other side of town or head to the Museum of Science and Industry to explore the exhibits. For a fun-filled adventure, nearby Heaton Park is one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, with playgrounds, lakes, and plenty of green space for picnics.

Sport

Fans of the Beautiful Game will be in their element in Manchester. Catch a football match at the legendary Old Trafford Stadium, home to Manchester United, or head to the Etihad Stadium to cheer on Manchester City. If you're feeling adventurous, why not try your hand at indoor skydiving at iFLY Manchester or hit the slopes at the Chill Factore indoor ski slope?

Parking and Road Access

There are several car parks available within walking distance of the popular attractions and shopping centres. Pay & display street parking is also available from 8am to 8pm. Road access into and out of town is straightforward, once you get onto the inner ring road you can connect with major roads like the M60 and M62 providing easy links to surrounding areas. Just be mindful of traffic during peak times, especially around the city centre.

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Excess Protection is an optional coverage that reduces the applicable Damage Waiver excess (see Damage Waiver terms) to all cars 100.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles 250.00 GBP, all premiums and 4x4s 500.00 GBP. In Northern Ireland the reduced excess on all commercial vehicles is 500.00 GBP. You may wish to check if your personal coverage is adequate to cover damage, theft, loss of revenue, administration fees, diminishment of value, and any towing, storage or impound fees. If you decline Excess Protection then you are required to pay any applicable Damage Waiver excess and seek compensation from your carrier. The price of Excess Protection varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT. Premium location fee applies to airports.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

Documentation- all drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. renters who wish to use a debit card are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.

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Manchester Piccadilly Car Hire FAQs

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