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Click on the right-hand tab of our branch finder to reveal a map showing the locations of our car rental in Manchester offices in relation to the city centre and airport. Return to the drop-down menus on the left-hand tab for exact addresses and opening hours of each branch. Our Manchester Airport branch offers convenient extended hours and a 24-hour return facility. Before you book your car hire in Manchester, check out our competitive rates with an online price comparison. Booking rental cars can also be done on the go with our mobile Sixt app or through our reservation number. We guarantee your chosen car hire category but cannot do so for specific models. Whether you are renting a vehicle for one hour, a weekend or a longer stay our friendly advisors are always available to assist you.

Traffic Information

When you land at Manchester Airport, which receives both national and international flights, a free shuttle bus takes you from the arrivals hall to the car rental village where our desk is clearly signposted. Once you have collected your vehicle it is only a few minutes drive to the city centre. The other three branches in Manchester are all within easy reach of the city's bus and Metrolink networks.

Make sure to pick up a Manchester A - Z when you arrive or better still add a Sat Nav to your car hirereservation so you can navigate the busy city streets with ease, avoiding any traffic restrictions, bus lanes and one-way systems that are in place.

Pay and display car parks and metered street parking are widely available across the city centre, as well as at all major attractions and sporting venues.

Manchester is a city that easily blends historic sites, quirky areas such as Chinatown and The Village, with buzzing cultural life and, of course, its major sporting attractions. These sports grounds centre around test cricket at Old Trafford and the stadiums that are home to Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs, all of which offer visitors' tours. Castlefield is both the ancient Roman and old industrial heart of Manchester. Home to the Castlefield Canal Basin and the Museum of Science and Industry, it was the United Kingdom's first UNESCO Urban Heritage Site. Take a drive around the city to get your bearings before planning an action packed day out.

If your passion is history then head towards Wales and visit the fascinating Roman sites at Chester. Stroll around the Roman city walls and browse shops that line the narrow cobbled streets. Roman remains include the Amphitheatre and Roman Gardens, while some city centre shops and cafes have basements that reveal ancient archaeology. Chester is also home to a world-famous zoo, known for its elephant collection and unique bat cave. A fun and educational visit for the whole family.

Distances to Chester

• From Manchester Airport: 33.5 miles, about 45 minutes
• From Manchester Piccadilly Train Station: 41 miles, about 1 hour

Business Destinations

Manchester grew up around its ports and textile industries. Regenerated dockside areas and textile mills now play an important part in the city's tourism sector. Manchester Airport is owned by the city and one of the biggest employers in the area with revenue from it funding local projects. Other big economic areas are media, along with science and engineering industries. The city is home to several conference and exhibition centres but the main ones are EventCity and the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Distance to EventCity

• From Manchester Airport: 9 miles, about 15 minutes