Car Rental - Manchester

 

Rent a car in Manchester, New Hampshire, where textile mill heritage meets the glory of New England nature. With car rental in Manchester, it’s easy to get acquainted with the most populous city between Boston and the border, whether your plans revolve around skiing, hiking or soaking up culture.

We have a car rental pick-up location at Manchester airport, around 15 minutes from Downtown, among other convenient locations across the city.

Wherever you collect your wheels, it’s easy to begin dream drives throughout the northeast – it’s a little more than an hour into Vermont, 90 minutes to Portland, Maine and an hour north to the White Mountain National Forest. Renting a car makes it easier to traverse the Manchester area.

Reserve online and you’ll be met with a choice of sturdy SUVs for epic New England road-trips, station wagons with enough space for the whole family and city-ready hatchbacks. Whether it’s a holiday or business car rental, we have a host of rides in Manchester for your liking.

For business, vacation or to begin an adventure, choose Hertz car rental in Manchester. 

Manchester Locations

A Quick Guide to Manchester

SEE Science Center

200 Bedford Street, NH 03101

Load up the rental car for a family day out at Manchester’s premier science museum. There are hands-on exhibits designed for toddlers, adults and every age group in between. Storytime science, which uses kid-friendly tales to explore the world’s mysteries, is a particular favorite.

Amoskeag Millyard Historic District

200 Bedford Street, NH 03101

This 19th century industrial center has been transformed into Manchester’s best tech and cultural hub. Manchester Historic Association’s Millyard Museum is a great place to get acquainted with the area’s heritage – you can even see a steam fire engine which hails from 1871.

Rockingham Recreational Trail

Derry, NH 03038

Park up your Manchester rental car and experience New Hampshire’s wonderful nature and woodland from the Rockingham Recreational Trail, a 28 mile stretch which is popular with hikers, bikers and joggers. In fall, the colors are spectacular close to Ballard State Forest, where you can also discover some of the region’s industrial heritage at Taylor Mill State Historic Site.

Residence Inn Manchester Downtown

40 Lake Avenue, NH 03101

This Marriott hotel offers spacious suites that feature separate living and sleeping areas, perfect for longer stays and families. Each room comes with a work desk and ergonomic chair, making this place great for business travelers, while the indoor pool and kitchenettes make for flexible group vacations.

Comfort Inn Concord

71 Hall Street, NH 03301

20 minutes north of Manchester by rental car, Comfort Inn makes a great base for exploring New Hampshire’s wild places. Bear Brook State Park is right on the doorstep and it’s just an hour’s drive to Lake Winnipesaukee. This cozy, three-star stay features an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Breakfast is complimentary.

Ash Street Inn

118 Ash Street, NH 03104

A boutique bed and breakfast set in a charming and atmospheric Victorian building, Ash Street Inn exudes quaint New England charm. Despite its leafy surroundings, this bed and breakfast is well-connected – downtown Manchester is only minutes away by rental car. Rooms come with queen-size beds, plus characterful features such as stained-glass windows, turrets and fireplaces.

Cotton Restaurant

75 Arms Street, NH 03101

Chef-owner Jeffrey Paige presents American fare with a modern twist at Cotton Restaurant, whose hip credentials have been celebrated by the likes of the New York Times. Try a California turkey burger topped with Vermont Cabot cheddar, a southwest black bean burger paired with cumin aioli or grilled Atlantic salmon. Bring your business colleagues here in a Hertz car rental.

Cafe Momo

1065 Hanover Street, NH 03104

Simple but delicious Nepalese fare comes in both vegetarian and meat options at Cafe Momo – think goat curry, shrimp tarkari and tofu noodles. Just off I-93, it’s a great place to swing by before a trip to the theater or a journey out of town.

Hooked Seafood

110 Hanover Street, NH 03101

Manchester’s location – just an hour from the ocean with your car rental – means fresh seafood has a firm place in the local dining scene. At Hooked Seafood, there’s nautical decor to go with seafood dishes as diverse as chowder, Costa Rican fish tacos and Arctic lobster ravioli.

Driving In And Around Manchester

 
  • Center of New Hampshire Parking Garage (03101) is open 24/7 and has amenities such as an EV charger. It’s close to Veteran’s Memorial Park and SNHU Arena.
  • Arms Street Parking Lot (03101) is also open all day for you to park your car rental in Manchester, close to the riverside Heritage Trail, Arms Park, SEE Science Center and Franklin Pierce University at Manchester.
  • 396-444 Valley Street Parking (03101) is near to Gill Stadium and JFK Memorial Coliseum.

 

  • Interstate 293 (I-293) curves through the city from the Mall of New Hampshire to Intervale Country Club. It provides a useful route through Manchester’s West Side. Avoid busy public transport by renting a car from us in Manchester.
  • Interstate 93 (I-93) runs east of the city, connecting Manchester to Concord further north, or Boston, Massachusetts to the south.
  • New Hampshire 101 (NH-101) heads east from Manchester to the New Hampshire coast, where cities such as Portsmouth are ideal for summer escapes.

 

Toll charges in Manchester and New Hampshire

There are several toll roads in and around Manchester, including I-93, I-293 and NH-101A. Something to keep in mind when you’re renting a car in Manchester. 

 

 

How to get from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to McIntyre Ski Area

It takes around 15 minutes to drive your car rental the nine miles from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to McIntyre Ski Area.

  1. Leave the car rental parking lot at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, following Airport Road to the exit.
  2. Join Brown Avenue and follow this road north to intersection 3A.
  3. At the lights, take a right on to I-293, then follow signs for I-93.
  4. Follow I-93 North to exit 8, then take the loop on to Wellington Road, which becomes Bridge Street.
  5. Turn right on to Mammoth Road, then turn left on to Kennard Road.
  6. From here, Chalet Street leads right into the popular winter recreation area.

 

How to get from Manchester to Exeter, New Hampshire

Exeter, New Hampshire is about a 30-minute drive from Manchester with your rental car. Just get on NH-101, heading east for about 20 minutes, then keep right and take exit 10 to join NH-85 S.

 

BESbswy