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Taxi from Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express

Fixed fares from £20 · door to door in about 5 mins

DBS-checked, licensed drivers
Real-time flight tracking
60 mins free waiting
No meter, no surge pricing

Staying at a Holiday Inn Express after your flight? Airport Trips runs a pre-booked taxi from Manchester Airport to the Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport and to other Holiday Inn Express hotels across Manchester, collecting you from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 and taking you straight to reception. One car, one fixed price agreed before you travel.

Fixed Fares

Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express Taxi Prices

Fixed fares from Manchester Airport to the Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, with no surge pricing and no airport drop-off or parking charge on top.

Saloon

1–3 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£20
Return from £39

Estate

1–4 passengers · 3 large, 2 small
One way from
£23
Return from £44

Executive car

1–4 passengers · 2 large, 2 small
One way from
£25
Return from £49

8 seater minibus

5–8 passengers · 8 large, 6 small
One way from
£28
Return from £54

Fares correct as of October 2026 for a standard daytime pickup from Terminal 2. Your exact price depends on terminal, your exact address, pickup time and extras, and is confirmed in the instant quote before you book. Child seats £10 per seat, per journey. See all Manchester Airport taxi fares.

Other Holiday Inn Express hotels in Manchester (one way from)

HotelSaloonEstateExecutive8 seater
Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays£38£43£49£56
Holiday Inn Express hotels in Manchester city centre£38£41£46£51
The Route

The Journey from Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express

The Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport is only a few minutes from the terminals, approximately 1.4 miles by road. Other Holiday Inn Express hotels, such as Salford Quays and those in the city centre, are around 10 to 12 miles away.

1.4miles approx.
5mtypical drive
£20fixed fare from
Route shown is a guide; your driver chooses the best route on the day around live traffic.
Airport hotel: the Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport is a very short drive from the terminals. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance with your luggage.
City and Salford Quays hotels: for hotels in the city centre or at Salford Quays, the usual route is the A5103 Princess Parkway or the M56 and M60. The route on the day is chosen around live traffic.
Late arrivals: landing late at night after a long flight? We run 24/7 and track your flight, so your driver is there when you land.

For the airport hotel, a taxi is the simplest way to get you and your bags to reception. For city centre hotels, a taxi avoids changing trains or trams with your luggage.

Drop-Off

Holiday Inn Express Hotels We Drive To

Tell us which Holiday Inn Express you are staying at when you book and your driver will take you to its entrance.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport

The closest Holiday Inn Express to the terminals. Ideal for an early flight, a late landing or a stopover between flights.

Holiday Inn Express Salford Quays

Staying near MediaCityUK, the Lowry or Old Trafford? We drive you from the terminal straight to the hotel at Salford Quays.

Holiday Inn Express hotels in the city centre

Staying at a Holiday Inn Express in Manchester city centre? Give us the hotel name and we will take you to reception.

Not sure which Holiday Inn Express you have booked? Check your booking confirmation for the hotel name and postcode, and enter it in the quote.
Who Travels This Route

Who Books a Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express Transfer

Stopover and early-flight passengers

Staying overnight at the airport hotel before or after a flight? A short taxi ride saves waiting for a shuttle with your bags.

Families

We fit the right child seat for each child at £10 per seat, and an estate has room for buggies and holiday cases.

Business travellers

Staying at Salford Quays or in the city centre for work? Our executive cars give you a fixed price for your expenses.

Groups

Our 8 seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers and 8 large cases on one fixed fare.

Arrivals

Meet and Greet at Manchester Airport

With meet and greet, your driver waits in the arrivals hall at Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 holding a name board, helps with your bags and walks you to the vehicle. We track your flight in real time, so if it lands early or late your pickup moves with it. Every airport pickup includes 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.

Pickups from Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, 24 hours a day
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name board
Early or late landing? Your pickup moves with the actual landing time
Included

What Your Fixed Fare Includes

Door-to-door travel from your terminal to your Holiday Inn Express address
Real-time flight tracking at no extra charge
60 minutes of free waiting after your flight lands
No airport drop-off or parking charge for you to pay
A driver licensed by Manchester City Council and DBS checked

Optional extras, added when you choose them: child seats at £10 per seat, meet and greet (priced in the booking form) and extra stops (priced into your quote). Waiting beyond the free 60 minutes is £20 per hour, payable in cash to the driver.

Return Journeys: Holiday Inn Express to Manchester Airport

Checking out and flying home? We run the route in reverse from your Holiday Inn Express back to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, with pickup times planned around your check-in. Return fares to the airport hotel start from £39 in a saloon when you book both legs together.

Staying Elsewhere in Manchester?

We drive to every hotel in the city. See our Manchester Airport to City Centre taxi or use the instant quote for any hotel or postcode.

How to Book Your Taxi from Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express

1Get a quote: enter Manchester Airport as pickup and your Holiday Inn Express hotel as drop-off, plus your flight time. You can also use our taxi fare calculator.
2Choose your vehicle and extras: saloon, estate, executive or 8 seater, plus child seats and meet and greet.
3Confirm your booking: your fixed price is locked and your details are confirmed.
4Relax and travel: your driver tracks your flight and is ready when you land.

Why Choose Airport Trips for Holiday Inn Express

Licensed by Manchester City Council (Private Hire Operator Licence PO8004)
Fixed fares agreed upfront, with no meter and no surge pricing
DBS-checked, council-licensed drivers
24/7 operation for early arrivals and late-night landings
Saloons, estates, executive cars and 8 seater minibuses

Read what passengers say on our reviews page.

Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express Taxi FAQs

How much is a taxi from Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express?

Our fixed one-way fares start from £20 in a saloon, £23 in an estate, £25 in an executive car and £28 in the 8 seater minibus. The exact price depends on the vehicle, your exact address, pickup time and any extra stops, and is confirmed before you book.

How far is the Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport from the terminals?

It is only a few minutes by road, approximately 1.4 miles. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance.

Do you drive to other Holiday Inn Express hotels in Manchester?

Yes. We drive to Holiday Inn Express hotels at Salford Quays, in the city centre and across Greater Manchester. Tell us the hotel name when you book.

Can you take a group of 8 to Holiday Inn Express?

Yes. Our 8 seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers with 8 large and 6 small bags, on one fixed fare for the whole group.

Do you provide child seats for the journey?

Yes, at £10 per seat, per journey. Give us each child’s age and weight when booking and we will fit the right seat.

What happens if our flight into Manchester is delayed?

We track your flight, so the pickup moves with the actual landing time at no extra cost. You get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; after that, waiting is £20 per hour.

Can you collect us from Holiday Inn Express for our flight home?

Yes. We pick up from your Holiday Inn Express and take you to Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Book both journeys together to fix both fares.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours before your pickup time. Full details are in our terms and conditions.

Staying in the city centre? See our Manchester Airport to City Centre taxi.

Book Your Manchester Airport to Holiday Inn Express Taxi

Land at Manchester and be at your Holiday Inn Express in minutes. Fixed fare. Licensed driver. Straight to reception.