Manchester is one of the great cities in the North, and even has its place in the international rankings of popular cities. Many from around the area ask why? It is important to take a step back to answer this question and look at Manchester on a much large scale. Firstly, a lot of money has been pumped into Manchester which means that the city centre has been completely overhauled into a centre of culture for the UK, with a set of modern, bright, artistic buildings throughout. However, don’t go thinking that this is an area devoid of tradition – the modern buildings have been strategically placed to keep fit in perfectly with the traditional surroundings. There are also many museums in Manchester, especially art-related ones, and galleries, displaying some of the finest artwork in the world – these are certainly worth a visit if you get some spare time. Manchester is also a key shopping area in the North with designer stores such as Radleys, Ted Baker and Selfridges all down one street. If you are lucky enough to have a car with you on your visit you can easily take a trip to the Trafford Centre – a very large shopping centre located a few miles from Manchester in Trafford Park with all the shops you could ever dream of under one roof.

Renting a car is an ideal way to negotiate Manchester’s streets, and one of the most reputable companies in the area is Avis car rentals. They always have a wide range of deals and an even wider range of cars available for you to rent, ranging from the economical Smart Car up to luxury saloons such as BMWs.