Manchester Piccadilly Station Car Hire
Service Type Pick-Up:
Please call 0161 5266460 to book this service at least 30 mins. before you arrive at the train station.
Business Hours:
Mo. – Fr. 08:00 – 18:00
Sa. 08:00 – 13:00
Su. closed
Bank Holidays: closed
We make car hire at Manchester Piccadilly station affordable and easy. Our pick-up service means you won’t need to haul luggage across the city or wait around for connections.
Whether you’re here for business meetings across Greater Manchester, a family trip to the region’s many attractions, or a weekend exploring everything from the Northern Quarter’s independent scene to the Science and Industry Museum, having a vehicle at your disposal gives you complete control over your itinerary.
From the moment you step off the train, we’re ready to get you on the road.
Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly opens up countless opportunities to explore one of England’s most dynamic cities and the wider Greater Manchester region.
While the station itself connects you to the city centre within minutes on foot, having your own rental car transforms your visit into something far more flexible.
Our vehicle range covers every type of journey you might have planned. If you’re travelling solo or as a couple and want to keep costs down while exploring the city, our economy and compact cars deliver excellent fuel efficiency and are perfect for manoeuvring through Manchester’s roads.
Our team checks rates across the market to make sure you’re not overpaying, and our Manchester car rental branch is here to help with your travel needs.
Once you have booked your vehicle with us, you can view/amend or extend your booking online at https://drivalia.co.uk/manage.
Picking You Up at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
Pick-Up Procedure:
Confirm your booking via our website, app or by calling our reservations team on 08000 75 80 75. Your car rental booking will be confirmed via email.
Vehicle Collection: On the booking day, our team will collect you from the train station. Please call our office at least 30 min before your arrival time at Manchester Picadilly Station to confirm your arrival time and pick up location. Once you arrive at the station, please follow the instructions below to reach the pick-up point:
- From your platform, head towards the main station concourse.
- Look for the signs pointing to “Fairfield Street Exit” or “Taxis”. The station is well signed, so finding the right direction should be straightforward.
- Descend to the ground level. The Fairfield exit and the short stay car park are on level 0, below the main concourse (level 1). You can use the lifts, stairs or escalators to go down.
- Exit the station via the Fairfield Street entrance/exit. This exit is located towards the southwest section of the station.
- Turn right as you exit. The short stay car park and the taxi rank will be directly adjacent to this exit point.
- You will see APCOA car park entrance on your left. The pick-up/drop-off point is just beyond the entrance to the car park. Please wait here for our representative to collect you. Please call our office number on 0161 526 6460 if you have any questions.
Dropping off your car:
On the final day, please return the vehicle to our offices at First Floor City View House 5 Union Street, Manchester, M12 4JD.
A member of our team will then return you back to the train station.
Best Car Rental at Piccadilly Station
We’ve built our reputation on delivering excellent value and transparent service. When you rent from us, you’re getting fair pricing that we regularly check against both local and national competitors to ensure you’re not overpaying.
Our customers consistently rate us as one of the highest-quality car rental companies in the UK, and that’s down to our commitment to honest pricing, well-maintained vehicles and genuinely helpful service from our team.
From your first contact with us to the moment we drop you back at the station, we’re focused on making your car hire experience as smooth and reliable as possible.
Book directly with us for the lowest prices and discover why so many visitors to Manchester choose Drivalia for their car rental needs.
