THRIFTY Car Rental at Manchester Airport

Thrifty is a car hire company at Manchester Airport offering many interesting services and an excellent range of vehicles to hire. Their prices are also very competitive. Manchester Airport is located nearby many important cities and towns, and having a hired vehicle is often considered to be the ideal transport option to explore these surrounding areas.

Thrifty, at Manchester Airport, is open from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 13:00. Hours of operation may vary on bank holidays. It is usually recommended to hire a vehicle in advance of your flight to Manchester Airport, to ensure your ideal vehicle’s availability. Advanced bookings can be made from Thrifty’s website using the form above. Online bookings are simple, just fill in your details and requirements, following the instructions on the website, and Thrifty will have your vehicle ready and waiting for your arrival. Customers will be able to view all the vehicle categories available at their Manchester Airport location, and pictures of example vehicles in the various categories. Their website also offers plenty of information about the rental procedures and policies to be followed when hiring a vehicle.

Thrifty has a large range of vehicles and vehicle categories, and when hiring a vehicle, customers will choose one of these vehicle categories rather than a car by its specific make and model. The Renault Clio can be hired from Thrifty’s Economy category, and this is often a very popular choice of categories, as the vehicles are affordable and fuel-efficient. They generally seat up to four people, but don’t have much room for luggage. Compact vehicles are another popular choice, and usually seat around four or five people. Examples in this category are the Ford Fiesta and the Volkswagen Polo. The Economy and Compact categories may be an ideal option for single drivers, couples or small families.

Slightly larger vehicles are available from the categories of Mid-Size, Standard and Full-Size at Thrifty, Manchester Airport. These vehicles seat up to five people, and have a bit more room for luggage. The Ford Focus and Nissan Note can be hired from the Mid-Size category, the Volkswagen Golf from the Standard category, and the Volkswagen Passat is available in the Full-Size category. Passengers who require extra space for luggage can hire an estate vehicle from these categories as well. Estate or wagon type vehicles usually offer more interior space and larger luggage capacities. Mid-Size wagons include the Ford Focus Estate, Standard wagons include the Vauxhall Insignia Wagon, and Full-Size cars include the Volkswagen Passat Wagon.

Business passengers arriving at Manchester Airport may find the categories of Premium and Luxury to contain their ideal presentation vehicle. Vehicles in these categories offer more luxurious features, and are more stylish and elegant than the usual car rental, making them ideal for any prestigious business event. Premium vehicles from Thrifty include the Jaguar X-Type and SAAB 9-3, and from the Luxury category, the Mercedes Benz CLS is an example vehicle.

Customers requiring a larger than usual vehicle will also be able to find their ideal selection from Thrifty’s range of SUV's and Minivans. There are Full-Size SUV's available, featuring the Landrover Freelander, as well as Luxury SUV's, with the Land Rover Discovery as an example vehicle. These cars generally seat five people, and have good space for luggage. Six or seven people are comfortably seated in vehicles from the Mini Van and Mid-Size Van categories, with the Ford Galaxy and Vauxhall Zafira as example vehicles.

An interesting car category at Thrifty is their Wild Car Program. With this option, customers will receive a Mid-Size vehicle or larger, yet only pay rates which are applicable to a smaller than Mid-Size vehicle. You will not know what you will be driving, but you are guaranteed to get great value for money. The staff at the pick-up location will determine which vehicle you will receive when you arrive at the rental counter. The vehicle is guaranteed to have at least 5 seat belts, and space for two or more pieces of luggage. When booking online, you can select this option in step one of the rental reservation process, by choosing the ‘Specialty’ car class, or in step two of the rental process, by choosing the ‘Specialty/Wild’ car class.

Customers who are fond of renting from Thrifty can become members of their Blue Chip Program. This is a free membership offered to all car rental customers, and offers many time and money saving benefits. Blue Chip members will receive VIP treatment at the special Blue Chip Members Only line, and enjoy faster reservations, rentals and returns. You could even earn free rental days from Thrifty’s Blue Chip Rewards Program. More details and enrollment information is available on Thrifty’s website.

Customers are guaranteed to receive only the latest model vehicles from Thrifty, and these are therefore also dependable vehicles with low mileage. Thrifty is an excellent choice of rental company for leisure or business travel requirements, and they are available worldwide. Primary renters in the United Kingdom are usually required to be at least 23 years of age, have a valid drivers license and a major credit card in their own name to pay for the rental. Foreign drivers may be required to have an International Driving Permit in addition to their usual drivers license, although this does not usually apply to customers from the United States, Canada or New Zealand.

Thrifty, at Manchester Airport, will be happy to assist you with any further information required.

Address: Manchester Airport, England (MAN)
Thorley Lane
Etrop Grange Hotel
Manchester, United Kingdom M90 4EG

Telephone Number: +44 161 241 5860