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Car hire at Isle of Man Airport - Exploring the Island in Style

Located at Ronaldsway in the south of the island, Isle of Man Airport was first used as an airfield in 1928 with passenger services to the British mainland beginning in 1933. One of the two main gateways to the island, along with the Isle of Man sea terminal, it is served by a wide choice of air transportation services from the British mainland, some of which are less than a 30-minute flight away.

Located just minutes to the north-east of Castletown and south of the island's capital, Douglas, it offers visitors one of the quickest and easiest ways of reaching the island, with regular routes all over the United Kingdom, including Manchester, Dublin, London City, Liverpool, London Gatwick, Newcastle, Birmingham, Bristol, Blackpool, London Luton and Norwich.

The Isle of Man is a motorist's dream come true with a wonderfully diverse range of landscapes to enjoy, all within a relatively compact island setting. At over 600 metres altitude, the highest point - Snaefell - offers spectacular sea views across wide-open moorlands and dramatically scenic coastal clifftops.

There's much to admire in Douglas, the island's capital, ranging from the Manx Museum (which also incorporate's the Isle of Man's excellent the National Art Gallery) and the Grand Union Camera Obscura to the imposing Tower of Refuge, a striking castle-like structure originally built to house shipwrecked sailors.

With a car hire from Isle of Man Airport you can tour the entire island in just a few hours in total comfort and at your own pace. In the island's south-western corner, don't miss the fascinating Cregneash Folk Village, a wonderful open-air museum that portrays the island's traditional way of life with its collection of well-preserved 19th-century farm buildings and cottages.

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Airport Information

Also known as Ronaldsway Airport, IOM is located in close proximity to the island's capital, Douglas, about a 20-minute drive to the north-east on the A5 motorway. The airport has strong air links with many major airports situated in the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland and more recently in Europe. Its history pre-dates World War II when it was first used as an airfield in 1928, with commercial operations commencing just five years later.

Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Address: Ballasalla, Isle of Man, IM9 2AS, UK
Telephone: +44 1624 821600
Airlines operating at Isle of Man Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Isle of Man Airport currently includes Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet and Loganair.

Where to pick up my car hire at Isle of Man Airport

To pick up your car rental at Isle of Man Airport, just head for the Arrivals Hall (after Baggage-claim) where you will see the Athol Car Hire desk. In order to ensure that the vehicle collection process is as speedy as possible, is best to make sure that you have all the necessary documents ready when you arrive at the desk, such as your driving licence, coverage details, passport and the credit card you used to make the reservation (in the main driver's name).

Car hire desks' operating hours

Athol at Isle of Man Airport Athol Airport, Isle of Man, UK IM9 2AS +44 1624 820092

Opening Hours: Hours vary

Terminals

Isle of Man (IOM) Airport is modern single-terminal international airport with a good range of shopping and dining options as well as free Wi-Fi for all its passengers. The terminal building’s main hall has an information desk with tourist information and a flight reservation and ticketing service available. Economy class travellers can pay to enter the airport’s executive lounge for a higher level of comfort and convenience whilst waiting for their flight.

Airport Facilities

Passengers arriving to collect their car hire at Isle of Man Airport will find that IOM offers an extensive selection of on-site facilities and amenities. Within the terminal building there's a cash dispenser in the main entrance area and free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout. Other facilities including an airport meeting room, cafe/self-service restaurant, bar, shop and baby-changing rooms on the ground-floor. A left-luggage service is also available in the check-in area, plus passengers with time on their hands can access a viewing area which is open to all visitors on the first-floor offering panoramic views of the aircraft arriving and departing. Café Oasis on the first-floor is accessible to all airport visitors and Okells Bar located in the main departure lounge serves a full range of local and international beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. Costa Coffee is also located in the departure lounge and the airport's popular Skylines shop offers a wide range of gifts and other goods such as newspapers and magazines, together with high end cosmetics, perfumes, wines and spirits. WHSmith's seels freshly-made sandwiches, baguettes, wraps, yogurt pots, crisps, soft drinks and confectionery. Isle of Man Airport actively supports the Hidden Disabilities Programme, which is easily identified by the sunflower logo. Dedicated staff are on hand to assist passengers with hidden disabilities, as well as those of reduced mobility.

How to get to and from Isle of Man Airport

From Douglas (the capital), the quickest way to collect your car rental at Isle of Man Airport is by following the A5 in a south-westerly direction towards Castletown, another of the larger towns on the island. This road skirts the airport perimetre, after which you just need to follow the signs to the terminal building via the main roundabout. The duration of the journey between Douglas and the airport is normally around twenty minutes. Bus services depart daily to key destinations on the island from just outside the airport terminal building, with routes 1 and 2 offering daily frequencie Douglas, Santon, Ballasalla, Castletown and Port Erin. Additional services operate from Monday to Saturday (Bus Service 8) between Peel, Foxdale and Port Erin. The airport's main taxi rank is located adjacent to the terminal building entrance and taxis are there to meet all flights with most destinations covered by fixed tariffs.

Parking Tips

When you rent a car at Isle of Man Airport, you can rest assured that parking will not present a problem anywhere on the island, including the capital, Douglas. The main reason for this is because the local authorities operate special Disc Parking Zones in all the main towns and villages which nsures that locals and visitors alike can park their vehicles completely free of charge, subject to certain time restrictions which are clearly displayed on signposts. Anybody wishing to park in these areas must display a parking disc in their vehicle showing the correct time of arrival in the parking place. These parking discs are available free of charge from various points across the island, including the Sea Terminal Building Welcome Centre, the Douglas Information Kiosk, all police stations and post offices and car rental companies (check with yours at the time of picking up your vehicle).

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