Manchester Airport has become one of the UK's largest outside London. It offers a wide range of flights to worldwide destinations - including plenty to the US and Canada.

This makes it an ideal choice for business travel in the north and midlands - saving time-consuming trips down to London's airports.

Van hire from the airport is no problem - you'll probably need to book in advance but should be able to choose from:

• Medium / short wheelbase vans - e.g. Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter
• Small vans - e.g. Vauxhall Combo, Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy
• Large / long wheelbase vans - e.g. Mercedes Sprinter XLWB, Ford Transit LWB, Renault Master, LDV Maxus
• Luton vans & box vans (3.5 tonne / 3.5t).