Van hire in Greater Manchester

Types of vans for hire in Greater Manchester

If you are looking for van hire in Greater Manchester, the choice is extensive. Due to the high demand for rental vehicles in this area there are many outlets for van hire. All of the major van rental companies such as Sixt, National, Van Hire 3000 and easyVan have offices in the area including the easyVan rental location at Manchester Airport. Before booking a van consider which type and size is most appropriate for your requirements.

• Small courier vans such as the Vauxhall Combo are ideal for multiple deliveries, easy to drive and economical this van is still large enough to take a washing machine.
• Short Wheel Base Transit vans are great if you need something a bit larger, models such as the Vauxhall Vivaro are easy to drive but still offer 1200kg of load space.
• Long Wheel Base Transit vans offer around 1500kg load space whilst still returning fuel economy of 28 to 35 miles per gallon.
• Luton box vans are generally used for house removals, the tail-lift version offers easy access to the rear load area.

Check out our van models guide for information on the types and sizes of vans available for hire.

Van rental packages

There are a range of rental packages available if you are looking for van hire in Greater Manchester. Weekend and mid week options are widely available which offer discounts for short rental periods. If you are only travelling one way and wish to leave your van at a different location, there are a number of one way deals available. Our guide will help you choose the right package:

• Van hire by the day is a cheap and cost-effective way to move those heavy or bulky items which are too big for the car.
• Weekend van hire is very popular with home movers, providing a cheap alternative to hiring a removal company.
• Van hire for a week is perfect for companies who experience a sudden increase in business or need to replace a fleet vehicle.
• One way van hire allows you to pick-up from a location in Greater Manchester and drop-off at a different location in the UK.

Check out our van rental guide for more information.

Van hire in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester is one of the largest counties in the United Kingdom with a population in excess of two and a half million. Including the major cities of Manchester and Salford, there are ten boroughs with substantially sized towns such as Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Stockport, Wigan, Tameside and Trafford.

Greater Manchester is the county with the highest percentage of motorway network than any other. Much of the infrastructure of the city is based on the Manchester Inner Ring Road. The M60 passes through all the major areas except Bolton and Wigan. There is also the M61 close to the M60 interchange and the A580 connecting Manchester and Salford with Liverpool. Manchester Airport which is the fourth busiest in the United Kingdom is also a busy route for imports and exports and provides great opportunities for van hire in Greater Manchester.

Outside London and the south east, Greater Manchester is the largest regional economy in the UK. It is a major centre of trade and commerce which gives it a global presence. It is also a centre for the arts, media and commerce and is regarded by many as the best place in Britain to locate a business.

Approximately 16% of employment in the area is in the sport, tourism and culture industries. There are a wide range of theatres and museums in the region, as well as the sporting attractions provided by a number of well known football teams such as Manchester United, Manchester City, Bolton and Wigan which has a football and a rugby team.