Isle of Man Airport, or more commonly known as Ronaldways, is just over 11 miles away from the capital, Douglas, and is the main civilian airport for the whole Island. With services to Ireland, the UK, and the Channel Islands, it's the second main gateway to the Island, with the Isle of Man Sea Terminal the first. Due to this airports importance of connecting the Island to the UK, Channel Islands, and Ireland, it will come as no surprise that you can car hire in Ronaldsway Airport to make your trip there even more convenient. If you want to travel to the capital, you can reach your destination in under 25 minutes by taking the A5, or travel to the closer location of Castletown in under 10 minutes.
The Isle of Man is an Island that has been dramatically shaped by its history and past, which is evident when you're exploring the Manx landscape. Dotted all over the place are Neolithic burial sites, with Meayll Hill being the largest Neolithic burial site in the British Isles, which of course makes it a must see point of interest during your stay. Educational, intriguing, and a brilliant means of connecting with an ancient past, you don't want to miss out on one of the historic and cultural gems that is available to the public - use your Ronaldsway Airport car rental and ravel the A5 and within 15 minutes you will be there.
A good reason to rent a car in Ronaldsway Airport is so that you can take the family to see and experience one of Europe's best preserved medieval castles: Castle Rushen. It's located in Castletown, and is an interactive way for the young and old to get to grips with the local history of the Isle of Man. Hiring a car in Ronaldsway Airport also means you can do a good amount of shopping while you're visiting the Island – head to Douglas for high street retail therapy, or head to Ramsey for more independent bespoke shops. Even at the opposite end of the Island, Ramsey is only a 4 minute drive from the airport.
