Car Hire Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
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Hertz car rental at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
Manchester is Britain’s northern powerhouse – a sprawling city with a passion for sport and a vibrant musical soul. Home to both stunning skyscrapers and fascinating industrial buildings, here the old and new blend together seamlessly providing a feast of cultural delights.
Situated in England’s industrial north-west, Manchester Piccadilly train station is a great place to begin your journey. It is the city’s principal station, with 14 stations and national coach links. The station itself is iconic, with a rich history dating back to 1842.
Our car collection point is just behind the station, so it’s quick and easy to collect your rental car as soon as you arrive in the station. Browse our collections to find a wide choice of cars, including sleek corporate cars perfect for client meetings, stylish sport cars or estates designed for a family road trip.
Pick-up locations
Piccadilly Train Station
Opening hours
Mo-Fr 0800-1800
Sa 0900-1300
Su closed
Mo-Fr 0800-1800
Sa 0900-1300
Su closed
Address
Ground Floor long stay carpark, M1 2RP, , Boad Street
Telephone: +44 (0) 843 309 3048*
Ground Floor long stay carpark, M1 2RP, , Boad Street
Telephone: +44 (0) 843 309 3048*
**(Calls cost 7p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
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Our car rental pick-up desk is located on Boad Street, just outside Manchester Piccadilly Train Station – you can walk from the platform to your vehicle in minutes. Designed for convenience, our long opening hours are ideal for business travellers.
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Driving in and around Manchester
Manchester is a city framed by eclectic suburbs – the urban sprawl has engulfed many dynamic towns. A network of crisscrossing A roads and an orbital motorway means it is easy to reach all the key locations, from Salford to Bolton and Stockport.
Driving in Manchester city centre is easy with the speed limit on most main roads set at 30mph – Manchester Piccadilly is set on a bustling one-way stretch of the A6 (London Road). There are many trendy eateries on this road, ideal if you need to grab a bite to eat before continuing your journey.
The city’s metropolitan core stretches west from the largest train station. The Warehouse Project music venue is just around the corner, while Manchester Conference Centre is five minutes away by car.
In this part of town, you’ll find many popular attractions, including the O2 Apollo, several dynamic theatres, casinos and museums. Manchester Central Convention Complex is a cutting-edge conference centre housed in a historic station. The NCP car park offers the most convenient parking.
The hip and lively Northern Quarter is directly north from Manchester Piccadilly – ideal if you need to find somewhere trendy to relax after business.
It takes just seven minutes to drive from Manchester Piccadilly to the Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club. Old Trafford is located on the city’s south-western fringes and is around 16 minutes from Piccadilly by car.
It’s easy to reach the delights of Greater Manchester. Salford is just 20 minutes away – use the A57(M) to skirt into Media City. Use the M602 to join the M60 ring road for the best way to access towns and suburbs on the outskirts of Manchester, including industrial Stockport and charming market town Ashton-under-Lyne.
If you fancy a longer road trip, the luscious Peak District National Park beckons to the south, while the M62 dissects northern England.
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A quick guide to Manchester and beyond
Dynamic and diverse, Manchester has come a long way since the industrial era that gave it its famous worker bee icon. Today the city has witnessed the birth of Britpop and sprawled out into quaint and beautiful lands.
Go football mad
With Premier League football clubs, two gigantic stadiums and a healthy dose of red-versus-blue rivalry, Manchester is like heaven on earth for football fans. The city has hosted Soccerex conferences and is known for its lively sports bars.
Aside from catching a lively game at one of the animated venues, you can also pay a visit to the National Football Museum, which has been scoring home goals since 2012. Inside, you’ll explore exhibits on some of the world’s most famous teams and players through the ages. There are even interactive games – it’s a great way to experience the thrill and the glory of a penalty shootout.
Experience historic Manchester
Manchester earnt its reputation as a seat of power during the Industrial Revolution when a diverse population flooded to the canal sides to work in the factories and mills. Today, this legacy finds its place in the city’s many museums and spots of architectural beauty.
Naturally, you’ll start this journey at Manchester’s railway, which was one of the world’s first passenger railways. Drive out to the Town Hall to find neo-Gothic Victorian towers – great for your holiday snaps. The Science and Industry Museum is home to the world’s first railway warehouse. Here you’ll learn about the pioneering discoveries made in Manchester and how they have shaped lives throughout the world.
The People’s History Museum explores the social side of the Industrial Revolution in a city with a long history of protesting spirit. If you prefer Olde Worlde grandeur, head to the John Rylands Library – a gilded masterpiece designed like a secular temple.
Go cultural
Manchester bubbles with creativity and this legacy is visible in the city’s star attractions. Manchester Art Gallery is the oldest of them all, housing six centuries of the finest paintings, ceramics and even costume work.
The Whitworth is its younger, trendier sibling – it won Visit England’s gold prize for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in 2016 for its glimmering collections of international renown. There are many smaller gems, too, including the Northern Quarter’s Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art. The Turnpike is an independent venue set in an iconic brutalist building.
Escape to the peaks
Once you’ve experienced Manchester’s rugged charm, the Peak District beckons. In just over 90 minutes, you can glide into the heart of central England’s most magical haven.
Snake Pass is one of the country’s best scenic drives and the tiny towns of Derbyshire boast mountains, caves and beautiful ground for trekking.
Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, it is easy to upgrade your trip to Manchester with our premium car rental at Piccadilly Train Station.
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Customer Reviews
Alex and Marianna could not have been nicer! They were so patient and kind. Five star service all around. Thank you!
Hertz Customer
Lib, Asif, and the staff at Hertz Picadilly were wonderful in what was a very professional and efficient experience for renting a car. Thanks so much, I'll be returning for more rentals when I'm next in lovely manchester
Hertz Customer
Amazing and very personable service provided by staff on collection & return. Went thru the features of the car prior to leaving.. 10/10 for customer service 10/10 for the car Would definitely recommend
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Rented an EV for the week (polestar) which was very good value. Recieved excellent personalised service on both pick up and return with no wait times and a great new vehicle in good condition.
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FAQs About Car Hire
At the time of rental, the driver must present a valid national driver's licence that has been held for at least 1 year.
When renting the following vehicle groups, you must present a valid national driver's licence that has been held for at least 5 years and that has less than 7 penalty points at the time of rental:
(A5) Porsche Boxster 718
(B5) Aston Martin DB11 Volante
(C5) Porsche Cayenne S
(D5) R. Rover Sport Supercharged
(E5) Audi R8 Spider
(F5) Bentley GTC Speed
(G5) Porsche 992 4S
(H5) Audi Q7 TDI Quattro
(I5) Mercedes V Class Extra LWB
(J5) Porsche Panamera 4S
(K5) Land Rover Range Rover Velar
(L5) R. Rover Autobiography LWB
When renting vehicle group (M4) Ford Transit 17 Seat or similar you must present a valid national driver's licence with D1 entitlement that has been held for at least 3 years at the time of rental.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is highly recommended for non-European Union renters.
The IDP translates the national licence into various languages and is on its own, without the national licence, not acceptable.
Important Notice for Customers with UK Driving Licences issued in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The paper counterpart of the UK photo card driving licence is not valid and is no longer issued by the DVLA.
For Northern Ireland a photocard and paper counterpart make up the complete driver's licence and both must be produced when renting a vehicle. If you do not have the new Photo card Driver's Licence, you will be required to produce a photo ID (passport etc.) along with your paper licence at the time of rental.
Note:
All paper driving licenses and paper counter part licenses which have been laminated will not be accepted as valid as security features cannot be seen when placed under the ultraviolet lamps at rental counters.
When renting in the UK, Angola, Bahrain, Balearics, Botswana, Canaries, Croatia, Namibia, Oman, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden and Tunisia, all drivers with a UK licence will need to provide evidence of any driving endorsements. This also applies if you have a paper licence that was issued before 1998.
You will need to provide a ‘Check Code’ which enables you to share your driving record with someone, for example a car hire company. Check Codes are valid for 21 days.
To obtain your Check Code for licences issued in the UK please visit: https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence
The check code for Northern Ireland licences can be obtained from https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/view-or-share-your-driving-licence-information
However to use this service the Northern Ireland Licence holder must have or set up a “nidirect account” and link their driving licence.
You will need:
- your driving licence number.
- your National Insurance number.
- the postcode on your driving licence (for renters with a BFPO British Forces Post Office) address on their driving licence they should enter postcode SA99 1AB.
Once on the View Driving Licence web page,
- Click on the “Start Now” button.
- Enter your licence number, NI number and post code.
- Tick the “I agree” box and click the “View Now” button.
- Once your details are visible click on the “Get Your Check Code” tab.
- Click the “Get a Code” button.
Note, Check Codes are case sensitive so it is important to write in upper and lower case letters where relevant. Check Codes that are over 21 days will be invalid.
UK endorsed driver's licences. For codes DD, DR and UT and disqualifications of 12 months or more, the endorsement must be at least 5 years old from the date of endorsement expiry.
Short terms disqualifications of less than 12 months, speeding or accumulation of points, you are allowed to rent from the date of endorsement expiry.
All other codes, add all penalty points, if over a 3 years period 9 points or less have accrued, the licence may be accepted.
Endorsements on licences are to be taken from date of conviction, not date of offence.
Driver's licences issued by the People's Republic of China/ Japan/ Korea may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Certification form. Hertz China/ Japan/ Korea will issue this form on Hertz notepaper and will incorporate the Hertz China/ Japan/ Korea Corporate seal. A scanned copy of the original licence will appear on the Certification form. The Certification form is valid until the expiry date of the Driver's Licence. Both the Certification and the original licence (with an International Driving Permit strongly recommended by Police authorities in Europe) MUST be produced at the time of rental.
If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original licence together with an authorised translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licences are acceptable worldwide.
Please also refer to "Passport/Identity Card Information”.
Extra day is charged after 29 minutes over 24 hour rental period.
A one way rental is a rental which starts at one location and terminates at another. Availability is subject to location restrictions and vehicle type. A fee may apply for this service and will be advised at time of reservation.
One-way rentals from UK mainland to the Isle of Wright, the Scottish islands, Jersey or Guernsey are not allowed.
One-way rentals are not allowed for following vehicle groups:
(A5) Porsche Boxster 718 (B5) Aston Martin DB11 Volante (C5) Porsche Cayenne S (D5) R. Rover Sport Supercharged (E5) Audi R8 Spider (F5) Bentley GTC Speed (G5) Porsche 992 4S (H5) Audi Q7 TDI Quattro (I5) Mercedes V Class Extra LWB (J5) Porsche Panamera 4S (K5) Land Rover Range Rover Velar (L5) R. Rover Autobiography LWB |
For any further information on driving restrictions within or outside the United Kingdom, please refer to "Ferry Restrictions", and "Driving Restrictions-Driving Abroad".
Petrol / Diesel vehicles:
If you do not take our Fuel Purchase Option (FPO) – see Fuel Policy for details - and do not return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, we will fill the tank for you and charge you for the costs we incur and the service we provide in doing so.
Our costs include purchasing, storing and managing our own fuel supplies, or refilling the tank off site, plus manpower and administration costs. Our service, of course, saves you from taking the time to find a local fuel station and refilling the vehicle yourself.
The refuelling charge for your rental will be calculated as follows:
3 x weekly pump price taken from the EU Commission Energy website.
We will show the actual cost of refuelling on your rental agreement when you pick up your vehicle.
Electric vehicles:
Hertz will record the vehicle battery charge at the start of the rental. Failure to return the vehicle in the same state of charge as at pick-up will result in a recharging fee for the missing kWh. The per kWh fee changes from time to time with energy price adjustments but the current per kWh fee amount is available at the pick-up location.
Please see recharging policy
Yes, you can get a car rental at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION with Hertz. This is a convenient option as the car rental desk is located just outside the arrival terminals. Hertz offers a diverse fleet of vehicles to meet all your travel needs. To ensure that the car of your choice is available, you must book in advance through the Hertz website.
Yes, you may hire a car at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION for one-way trips. This means you may return your vehicle at a different Hertz rental location. This option is perfect if you have a specific journey planned or do not plan to return to MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION. One-way rentals usually carry an additional one-way fee, which depends on where you drop your rental car off.
Yes, you can get a flexible car hire at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION. You can cancel or modify your car rental booking using the online booking platform. If you cancel your booking at least two days ahead of the pickup date, you will receive a refund. In other cases, an administrative fee will apply.
Compact or economy cars are highly recommended when you rent a car at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION to navigate through MANCHESTER. These vehicles are ideal for the city's busy streets and can ease the challenges of parking and manoeuvring in tighter spaces. Compact cars offer better fuel efficiency, which can be beneficial given the frequent stop-and-go traffic in urban areas.
Are there any specific requirements to hire a car from Hertz at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION?
To get a car rental at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION, you must be at least 25 years old. Some cars can be rented by individuals aged 21 years or more, on payment of a young driver surcharge. You must also have a valid driver's licence and be able to provide a credit card in your name to reserve your booking.
Yes, when you hire a car at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION with Hertz Car Rental, you can choose your return location at the time of booking. You must return your rental car to the location specified in your rental agreement. Returning your car to a different location usually comes with an additional one-way fee.
You may cancel or modify your car hire at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION booking through the Hertz Car Rental online booking platform. You may modify the date and time of your booking, as well as the pickup and return locations. To receive a refund, you must cancel at least two days before the booking.
No, unfortunately, you cannot use cash. When you rent a car at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION, you must use a credit card to reserve your booking. Cards from most major financial institutions are accepted. You can pay for your rental using a debit card at the end of your booking. However, you will still need a valid credit card to confirm your booking.
To qualify for a car rental at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION, you must be at least 25 years old and have a driving licence in good standing. If you are under 25, but over 21 years old, you can rent a car after paying a young driver surcharge fee.
When you hire a car at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION with Hertz, you must return it at the location specified in the rental agreement. For an early return, the fee will be recalculated based on the actual number of days the car was used. Late returns may incur additional fees. After the vehicle inspection upon return, you must make the necessary payment related to any adjustments or additional charges.
Yes, Hertz offers an online check-in option for car rentals at MANCHESTER PICCADILLY TRAIN STATION. You can check in online on the Hertz website and submit your details to the rental location prior to picking up your car. The online check-in service minimises your wait time at the rental desk, as your details are already on file when you arrive.