Car Rental Isle of Man Airport

Ronaldsway Airport is one of two main entry points into the Isle of Man. This island is part of the UK, but does have a certain degree of independence, including its own parliament. The airport is located near Castletown, around 11kms south of the capital, Douglas. There are scheduled flights to Ronaldsway Airport from across Europe, particularly from the UK.

Flybe operate the majority of flights to the airport, including all the departures from mainland Europe. Flybe flights depart from Switzerland, Belgium and Spain on a seasonal basis. The Flybe routes are complemented by a small number of other operators, including Easyjet and Aer Arran.

Plenty of taxis and buses are available to meet arriving flights. However, given the small size of the island, it is well worth considering car hire in Ronaldsway Airport. Three operators currently offer this service. Athol Car Hire are an independent operator, while Isle of Man Rent a Car and Mylchreests Car Rental are agents for large multinational operators, such as Avis and Hertz.

Castletown and Douglas, are among the most popular tourist destinations on the island. However, cheap car hire in Ronaldsway Airport allows travelers to get off the beaten track. The Calf of Man is a small island off the south of the Isle of Man. Travelers can get here by driving to Port Erin and taking a boat trip. The island houses a bird sanctuary.

Besides car rental in Ronaldsway Airport, there are a number of other useful services which cater to air passengers. Travelers can find plenty of books and magazines on sale in the Skylines Traveler's Store. The store is opposite Café Oasis, a pleasant place to relax before departure and enjoy the airport's free wireless internet.