Macclesfield car hires from £25/day

A compact economy vehicle is ideally suited to the narrow streets of Macclesfield. If you’re planning on heading into the Peak District, a 4x4 is perhaps a better option due to large hills and potentially rough terrain depending on how off the beaten track you go. For those in town on business in Manchester, a saloon offers comfort on long motorway journeys.

The general speed limit in Macclesfield town centre is 30mph, although do expect some of the smaller roads to be 20mph. Outer roads can fluctuate between 40-50mph, so watch out for signs and cameras, particularly when coming into small villages. Motorways like the nearby M56 and M60 Manchester ring road have a limit of 70mph, unless otherwise stated.

There are lots of car parks in the centre of Macclesfield, making it easy to find a space most of the time. Pickford Street is a great place to park up for the day. It’s close to everything and costs just about £1.20 for 2h. Otherwise, the Christ Church and Commercial Road car parks are other good options with around £0.60/£0.70 per hour rates.

On average a car hire in Macclesfield costs £24 per day.

The average price of fuel in Macclesfield is £4.91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £59 and £78, depending on the car size.

Luxury (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Macclesfield.

Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include Alamo, Hertz, Dollar and Arnold Clark.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar and Arnold Clark.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Luxury car hire in Macclesfield costs £92 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Macclesfield costs £91 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Macclesfield costs £29 per day, on average.

In Macclesfield, cars are most frequently hired at Ace Yew Tree Garage (8 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Macclesfield offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Macclesfield, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.