Campervan Rental in Manchester

Campervan Rental Manchester

Often considered England’s second city, the greater Manchester region is home to some three million people. Fiercely proud of their city, Mancunians have plenty to be proud of. Once one of the world’s most important cities, today it continues to impress those who get a RV rental in  Manchester because of its range of attractions.

Alive with highly-rated restaurants, bars, and nightlife, the city center is only the start of what those visiting Manchester can experience. Beyond the hum of this metropolis, visitors will find the beauty of the Irish Sea coast, and the untouched wildernesses of the West Pennine Moors and Peak District National Park only short distances away.

Getting to Manchester

Manchester is easy to reach with your RV rental by road from north, south, east, and west, with the UK’s freeway network meeting the M60 ring road on the outskirts of the city. London can be reached in as little as four hours, while Liverpool is less than an hour away along the M62 freeway.

Manchester airport has flights to and from more worldwide destinations than any other UK airport. It’s, therefore, possible to reach Europe, North America, the Middle East, and even Asia on direct flights operated by the likes of British Airways, EasyJet, and Jet2.

Manchester Piccadilly is the city’s main railway terminal, alongside Manchester Victoria. Trains crisscross the country, with destinations including Edinburgh, York and Cardiff. The journey to London takes just two hours and there are multiple departures each day.

Parking in Manchester

Finding parking for your RV rental in Manchester center can be difficult, with many residents choosing instead to park on the edge of the center and walk-in. Red Bank car park on Faber Street offers parking about ten minutes away for £2.50 per day. Alternatively, Rochdale Road offers parking for roughly £3 per day. By contrast, you’ll be looking at up to £4 per hour further towards the heart of the city if you opt to make use of on-street parking bays. The NCP car park at Piccadilly Gardens offers parking starting at £6 for 12 hours, although the maximum height of vehicles is limited to 2.1 meters.

Annual events in Manchester

• Chinese New Year: Albert Square, January/February: A dragon parade makes its impressive way from Albert Square to Chinatown as the culmination of four days of festivities. Free.
  
• Manchester Day - city center (June): Loosely based around a different theme each year, the city is at its most colorful during this day of free events and a plethora of street food stalls. Free.
  
• Christmas Markets - city center (November/December): Get in the festive spirit with around 300 stalls offering everything from mulled wine to German snacks at markets on Albert Square and various other city center spaces. Free.

Camping in Manchester

• Whitegate: Across the border, in West Yorkshire (about 35 kilometers from Manchester) Whitegate has epic views across the majesty of the Holme Valley. Prices start at £24 per night.
  
• Rossendale Holiday Cottages: Located in the valley of the same name, this site has a mix of RV spots and camping pods. Pitches start at £25 per night.
  
• The Little Mill Inn: Booking is essential for the handful of RV spots found in the heart of the Peak District. Prices begin at just £5 per night because electrical hook-ups are not available.