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Manchester Car Rental Guide

This page gives you information concerning the car rental possibilities in Manchester, both in the airport and within the city. The page also gives a short overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in the United Kingdom.

Rental Restrictions

 

Driving Restrictions

In the United Kingdom, driving is on the left and overtaking on the right. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰. Seatbelts must be worn at all times. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to sit in the front, except for infants or very young children in child seats.

Flashing amber lights indicate that you must give priority to pedestrians on the crossing. Generally, priority is given to vehicles on the right. If there are two white lines on the centre of the road, you are not allowed to cross the line or overtake, but are allowed to turn right. When multiple lines go in one direction, you should overtake using the lane toward the centre of the road. When you intend to pass, do not flash your headlights as this may offend the driver ahead of you.

Whule driving, you are only allowed to use a mobile phone if you have a hands-free system.

Pay-and-display machines are very common in the UK. Do not park where there is a yellow line painted on the curb.

Speed cameras are used throughout the United Kingdom. Penalties for drunk driving and parking offences can be severe.

Speed limits:
Area Speed
Built-up area 48KM/H
Outside built-up area 96KM/H
Motorway 112KM/H

Emergency Numbers

Police/ambulance/fire: 999

Road Tolls

There are no tolls on motorways in the UK. There are, however, some bridges and tunnels that have tolls.

About Manchester

Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the United Kingdom and also one of the most exciting. It has shaken off its image as an industrial wasteland and offers plenty for everyone to see and do. Whether you are looking for history and museums, cultural venues or nightlife – Manchester has it all. The city boasts the Lowry Centre, a spectacular new building housing two theatres, galleries, exhibitions, shops and restaurants. For the fans of architecture, the city’s Victorian buildings are unrivalled.

Area: 1.286 sq km
Population: 2.6 million
Country: England
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +0 (+1 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 161
Monetary unit: Pound Sterling