Greater Manchester Travel Forum

Hello,
I am looking for a car/van hire company that will rent us a car to drive from the UK to Spain and allow us to leave the vehicle there. I have tried Avis, Hertz & Europecar, but they do not offer this service. Has anyone ever done this and can they recommend a company ???
Thanks....Sue

In reply to Gillybob (thanks by the way for your amazingly quick reply), yes I do need to travel by car.

Someone may also be able to tell me if the arena is within walking distance of the shopping/main area. By 'walking' distance I mean a sort of 10-15min max walk.

Thanks again for your help.

Debs

I am trying to find the cheapest parking for around 10 hours on a week day (Friday) from about 12/1pm until 11pm at night, and within as close distance as possible to the MEN arena.

Can anyone help?

I believe that there is an NCP car park at the arena, but if my previous experiences of NCP are anything to go by they are usually far more expensive than others.

I don't know Manchester at all so any replies would be very helpful

Thanks

Debs

More questions for my group of 24...

Which restaurant is the best? We would like to have a dinner with more than 3 courses. I have got suggestions of "pre theatre" set menus but we would like more than that...

Thanks!

hello, we are a group of 4...travelling from London by train. Can we cover Manchester in a day. The schedule is to arrive at Manchester around 9am and return to London same day after 6pm. Please let me know if we can do it or v need more days.

thks

I will be staying in Manchester for the UEFA Cup Final in May and I have just booked a room at the Rembrandt Hotel. Is this hotel okay?

Thanks.

Hi!

I'm arranging a trip to Manchester for the company and need to book an event or teambuilding event. Please help me with ideas.

18th or 19th of May. 2-4 hours and a budget of maximum £1700 for the whole group.

We are going to visit a brewery on saturday and also a walking sightseeing...

Appriciate answers soon because I have to book this week. The sooner the better.

Thanks!

Hi,

We are a group of 23 who wants to have dinner at some nice restaurants in late May. Can you recommend any please...

We also like to get tips on event or sightseeing tours. Are there any brewery tours?

Thank you in advance,

//Jessica

I'm from Spain and I would like go to see a match of MU and I would like to know what buses there are to travel from London to Manchester. How much money? How long is the trip? Thank you

Hi
We are travelling to Manchester in April, midweek and given my friends love of singing and playing guitar, are there any pubs / clubs in Manchester which would allow him to indulge himself on stage.

thanks

SK

My friend and I are moving to Berlin in the summer. We're going to be renting a flat out there, in order to take our stuff over with us, we'd like to hire a car or van and spend a week driving over, then have either someone collect it or return it to the hire company's Berlin office....

Does anyone know any rental companies that offer this service??

Best wishes

Rachel

Fellow VTers

This may well be my home turf but I was wondering if anyone knows if any of the casinos have a craps table?

Well, any casino other than Grosvenor where the meanies will not allow me to play because my brother manages their Reading casino!

how much does Castlefield Urban Heritage Park cost.

Myself and a couple of friends are thinking of working for the summer in Britain. There're a few cities we are considering going to and to help us narrow our (very long) list I was just wondering if anyone would like to offer some input as to whether or not Manchester would be a good choice for the summer.
We'd be looking for somewhere where
- Job availibility won't be a problem
- A decent nightlife for 20 year olds
- Cheap cost of living, or at least, not expensive
- There's a nice amount of touristy things to do.

Edinburgh, for example, is exactly the kind of place I'm looking for, but I've already visited it, so would like to try somewhere new

Really, REALLY appreciate feedback!

Is there a company that can pick me up at my Hotel in Bolton and take me and my bags to the Manchester Airport?

Or is there a shuttle bus that goes directly?

Coming over for a gig on my own. A bit worried about how I'll get back to the city centre in Manchester afterwards. Don't feel like walking, but maybe there will be lots of others walking "with" me after the gig? If so, it won't be so spooky! Is there a taxi stand with plenty of taxis after the gigs? I actually have nightmares about this, beacause I was supposed to go with someone who can't make it.

Hi guys,

I'm travelling to Manchester NY eve with my boyfriend, and heading to see United play in Old Trafford NY day. We're both 23, and wondering where would be the best area to head for drinks NY eve?

Would probably be looking for somewhere lively, where we can have a drink and a dance!

Thanks a mil

Hi, I signed on to VT just to ask this question!

I am moving to Manchester in February of 2008 from Boston, MA, in the USA. One thing I don't want to leave behind is Ultimate Frisbee! I know this sport isn't as popular yet in the UK as it is in the USA, but I am hoping someone can tell me if there is a team or club in South Manchester I might be able to play with. Actually, anywhere around Manchester is ok, it is just that I will be living in Didsbury for at least the first 3 months.

Thanks!

Just a reminder to those of you who haven't signed up yet of this meeting on 24 November.

Come along, meet your fellow VTers, drink Gluhwein, eat pannekoek, drink more Gluhwein, eat a hog rast, drink hot chocolate (and add a little something), eat a sausage! Its going to be a fun time.

Details at the link below, where you can also sign up!
http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4061-1-0-308843-Manchester---meeting.html

So who's coming along?

What's it like in the city centre on new years eve. Is it busy or do most people party at home. Is there anything on at midnight such as crowds in a square with a firework display.

If you are visiting Manchester at the end of November, you may be interested in this VT meeting to enjoy the delights of the Manchester Christmas Markets!

http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/meeting-4061-1-0-308843-Manchester---meeting.html

Come along and catch up with your fellow VT-ers, be a meeting virgin and find out what they're all about (they're great fun) or just come along for the stroll through the Markets.

We'd love to see you there!

I am looking for a nice hotel in downtown Manchester where 2 adults/ 2 teenagers can share one room. Can anyone give any suggestions?

Hi,

I will be travelling from Machester to Nottingham on 04 Jan 08 to avoid
the jam packed immigration clearance at Heathrow Airport. Is Machester Airport better than Heathrow or just as bad ?

From Manchester to Nottingham, what's the best mode of travel By bus or train ?

Thanks alot.

Hi! I will be coming to Manchester with my wife and 4 years old dughter in December and I have a few questions. Thanks in advance for your answers.

1- We will stay at Midland Manchester. Is it a good choice? What's the best way to get us there from the airport? Please consider we have three luggages and 4 years old daughter.

2- We will stay in Manchester for one day. What is a "must to buy" from Manchester? Any outlet shopping for top quality brands?

3- Any interesting places for our daughter?

4- We will take the train to Liverpool. How long would it take? Which train takes us directly to Liverpool? Any suggestions? Which station should we depart consideing the location of our hotel?

5- Our flight back home will be on 13.30 and again via.Manchester Airport. I was wondering if there is a direct train from Edinburgh to Manchester and if yes which train should we take considering the need to be at the airport at least 2 hours befre the flight (i.e 11.30 am)

Thanks in advance

Hi,
does anybody know a good place to stay in Manchester for one or two nights? I am looking for a good budget solution - either hotel or a hostel would be fine, too. I will do research on hostel.com. But maybe someone has a good hint.

I have never been in Manchester and do not know much about it yet. So I am also interested in some nice ideas what I should not miss within one day, where is a nice place to spend the evening etc. Maybe there are some typical things I have to get a taste of?

Thank you,
best, Chris.

Hi ,

My husband is coming to Manchester for a seminar this month. After seminar he has a plan to go to London. Could anybody suggest which is the cheapest way to go to London? I have heard about Megabus...how is it? Is it good? or train-travel would be more comfortable?

Thanks in advance!!

Hi everyone,
I am moving to Manchester next week; I already have been there checking out the city and living but I would like to ask people living there if they have any up-to-date input to share. Regarding shopping for the house, transportation (I will not have a car), eating out, clothing stores, computer stores (THAT IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE) and which cellphone SIM card to buy...
Thank you all in advance for your contribution,
Paula

I want to plan a surprise birthday trip in May to see Manchester United compete against Wigan and would like any tips on where the best seats are located, how to purchase them, where to eat, and where to stay for the duration of the 4 day trip. Any information is appreciated. I have contacted MU hospitality but they are not very helpful. Thanks very much in advance!

Hi. My name is Ann. I am from Laois Ireland. I am visit England for a few days. I am wondering can i visit the set of either set Corrie Street Eastenders or emmerdale I am a big fan and I never miss them please reply back with any informTION TO ANN23@CAMPUS.IE OR ANY TOURIST ATTRACTION IN LONDON OR MANCHESTER. THANKS

Hello !!

I will be flying to Manchester airport and from there need to go to Huddersfield...can anybody please help me by telling how to go to Huddersfield....

I visited the National Express website but they have only 2 servies to Huddersfield per day and the travel time is 3 1/2 hours.

Can you please help me by telling any other good, cheaper and frequent means of going to Huddersfield because national express has only two services per day that means we will have to wait for hours at the airport if our flight arrival is at other timings than the bus departure.

Please help.

Thanks....
Jimmy