Sixt announces new Manchester branch

18 January 2012: Sixt, Europe’s leading family-run car rental provider, has announced the opening of a new branch at Manchester Piccadilly station, to improve its offering at one of the busiest transport terminals in the country.

The new location, situated only a few minutes’ walk from Manchester Piccadilly rail station, offers a full range of vehicles to suit both personal and business needs. The branch will be Sixt’s 126th location in the UK, supplementing the nearby outlet at Manchester Airport. The branch’s fleet will feature a range of vehicles for hire from £15.14 per day, including economy and family cars, convertibles and premium brands such as Mercedes and BMW, to people carriers and vans.

Paul McLoughlin, Managing Director of Sixt UK, said: “The opening of our second branch in Manchester at one of the busiest transport hubs in the UK represents our ongoing commitment to strategic growth across the country. We are very pleased to be able to offer a more extensive service in the Manchester region and provide even more convenience and flexibility to our customers.”

For more information visit www.sixt.co.uk

About Sixt

Sixt AG, with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is an international provider of integrated mobility services. Founded in 1912, the company, together with its franchisees and partners, is represented in more than 105 countries. Sixt is the market leader for car rentals in Germany and Austria and one of the biggest OEM-manufacturer-independent full-service leasing providers. The Sixt Group generated a turnover of € 1.54 billion in 2010 and employs more than 2,900 people worldwide (excluding franchisees). www.sixt.com

UK Head Office:

Sixt Kenning Limited Durrant House Holywell Street, Chesterfield S41 7SJ

This release was published on openPR.