Manchester airport is the largest in England outside of London, so getting there is easy, with a number of cheap flights to Manchester available year round. It's a centre of industry and commerce with a lively young population and a history of sporting excellence. Even if you're planning to organise Manchester airport car hire and head out of town, it's worth spending at least one night in this bustling city.

Organising Manchester car hire
So you've decided to make your stay easier by organising car hire. The easiest option is to pick up Manchester Airport car hire although it's not necessarily the cheapest, dealchecker can help you compare the best prices. As it's one of the biggest airports in the UK, there are a huge number of companies offering cheap Manchester car hire from small local companies to global chains and you should have a wide range of vehicles to select from.

Central city sights
If you're not interested in cheering on Manchester United, Manchester City or Lancashire Country Cricket Club, then there are plenty of alternatives. Shopaholics can make their way to Selfridges, Harvey Nics and the Trafford Centre. While history buffs will learn a lot at the Imperial War Museum North and the Museum of Science and Industry; or for art take in the City Art Gallery or the Lowry. At night head to one of the many bars or restaurants, or check out an up-and-coming band in the city that brought us Oasis. Its large student population also gives it a fun lively vibe.

On the open road
Once you've organised car hire, Manchester's outer regions are just waiting to be explored. It's ideally placed for visiting northwest England and is only one hour's drive from the Lake District and seaside resorts such as Blackpool and Southport. Within an hour, you could also make it to cities such as Liverpool, Chester or Lancaster. If you like to keep active, head east to the Peak District National Park, which is ideal for climbing and hiking. While you're out you'll inevitably come across small art galleries and museums which are worth a visit.

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