Travelling by taxi and private hire

Black Cab Taxis and StreetCars private hire cars are available 24/7

Taxi to Manchester Airport

About Black Cab Taxis

A wheelchair-accessible fleet of licensed “black cab” taxis operates from Manchester Airport. Taxi ranks are located just outside all three Terminals and at The Station. No booking is required, just make your way straight to one of the taxi ranks.

Why travel by black cab?

  • A 100% wheelchair-accessible fleet

  • Taxis take at least five passengers (some even take 6) plus luggage

  • No credit card fees

  • No pre-booking required

  • Credit cards accepted – with no added fees

How much will it cost by black cab?

Set fares for within the Manchester Licensed Area are shown on the taxi meter. For journeys outside Greater Manchester, or four miles outside the City of Manchester, there is a published tariff of maximum fares, but it may be possible to negotiate a lower, fixed fare with the driver before beginning the journey.

Tariff sheet viewable here.

About StreetCars

This reliable, Manchester-based, private fleet of cabs will collect you when you are ready to be picked up and will get you to the airport on time. Cab drivers will monitor your flight and will adjust your booking accordingly at no extra charge.

Why travel with StreetCars?

On average they transfer 700 people every day to and from Manchester Airport.

  • All drivers are briefed on which airline travels from which terminal

  • They will collect you and take you to the airport for a fixed price, AND be there to pick you up on your return

  • StreetCars also monitor flight arrivals, so if your flight is delayed, they will adjust your booking accordingly at no extra charge

  • They also provide transfers to all major airports in Great Britain

  • Book online or by phone – 0161 470 0000


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FAQs

Yes, there are three taxi ranks at Manchester Airport, one located outside each terminal building.

Taxis are available to book in advance and on the day at Manchester Airport. There are several local taxi services within the area.

Yes, StreetCars private hire pick up points are located directly outside each terminal, which are available to book in advance before you travel. 

StreetCars, the official private hire company for Manchester Airport, offers to transport passengers to and from the airport, anywhere throughout the UK, 24 hours a day.

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