Bristol car hire

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Bristol car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Bristol 
StanislavDec 2024
Electric cars might be bit that easy to charge (unless at home)
Verified travelerJun 2023
We caught a bus ride to the rental pick up and it was super easy, quick and the employees were amazing & kind. They accommodated a schedule change easily and we were on our way!!
Verified travelerAug 2023
shuttle to car rentals every 10 minutes and takes 5 minutes drive

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Bristol

  • Discover everything Bristol has to offer with a hire car for your time in England’s harbor city. Nestled along the River Avon, the city has a stunning harbor to explore, as well as many other great attractions like the Bristol Aquarium and Ashton Gate Stadium, where people can enjoy a football game. Of course, there is also the surrounding beautiful English countryside just waiting to be discovered (preferably by car).
  • Another good reason to rent a car upon arrival, is the fact that Bristol Airport is a 40-minute car ride from the city center. Start your journey conveniently by picking up a car directly from the airport and traveling straight into the city. The airport features renowned car hire companies like Sixt, Europcar, or Avis, which are all located close to the terminal building (simply follow the signs to your respective hire desk).
  • In the UK, cars drive on the left side of the road and many have manual transmission, so bear that in mind and prepare accordingly. For travelers not used to driving on the other side of the road, it is recommended to rent a satnav with the car, as it will help show which direction to go. Following the drivers ahead of you can also help, especially when entering a roundabout (remember to go clockwise) or intersection.
  • During rush hour, Bristol’s streets can be congested, so try to avoid going out between 7 and 9 am and 5-8 pm, if possible. The M32 is an important highway in and around Bristol that can be heavily congested during rush hours. Also pay attention to speed limit signs (on the left side of the road), as speed limits change quite often inside the city from 20 mph zones to 30 mph, for instance.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Bristol for AED 118 or less
  • Book your rental car in Bristol at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Bristol are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Bristol

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bristol?

    Drivers who are not used to driving on the left or with a stick shifts may want to rent a slightly more expensive automatic car will help, as operating the stick shift with the left hand may add yet another layer of confusion. As Bristol is a bigger city and parking can be scarce, a compact car is a good option for driving inside the center, as it can squeeze into smaller parking spots.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bristol?

    In Bristol there are many 20-mph zones and the limit must be adhered to; in other residential areas, 30 mph is permitted. On two-lane country roads and on highways (or motorways, as they are known as in the UK), drivers can speed up to 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bristol?

    Pay attention to the signs and line colors when parking on the street in Bristol. In the center, there are usually restrictions for all street parking, with double yellow lines signifying that parking is not permitted, single yellow lines indicating it is allowed only on certain days, or it is metered parking. Alternatively, there are parking lots like the Portwall Lane long stay car park or Wapping Wharf.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bristol?

    On average a rental car in Bristol costs AED 118 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Bristol?

    The average price of fuel in Bristol is AED 24.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 290 and AED 386, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Bristol?

    Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bristol.

  • Which car rental companies are at Bristol airport (BRS)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Bristol airport is DRIVALIA.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bristol?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Bristol?

    An Intermediate car hire in Bristol costs AED 154 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Bristol?

    A Compact car hire in Bristol costs AED 131 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bristol?

    A Mini car hire in Bristol costs AED 396 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Bristol?

    In Bristol, cars are most frequently rented at DRIVALIA Bristol Airport, Car Rental Centre Silver Terminal, Silver Zone (11 km from city centre ).

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Bristol car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Centre

+44 1275 475990

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.5

7 locations in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

162a Bell Hill Road

+44 117 961 9610

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

59 Hartcliffe Way

+44 117 966 3000

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

61-67 Rounceval Street

+44 1454 272525

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Beaufort Motors

+44 117 950 4234

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Cabot Circus Coach Park

+44 117 971 6464

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

Car Rental Centre

+44 1275 475990

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

Unit 12, Portishead Bus Park

+44 127 581 8696

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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GREEN MOTION

9.5

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.5

One location in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

Bristol Temple Meads Train Station, Redcliffe, Bristol

+44 117 959 5700

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Hertz

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.5

4 locations in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

1 Victor Street

08433093012

Opening times not available

Car Rental Bristol Airport

+44 843 309 3011

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30

Hartcliffe Way

+44 117 325 0331

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:30 - 17:00

Site 5 Hydro Estate

+44 117 979 2653

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30

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Alamo

8.8

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.0

One location in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Centre

+44 1275 475990

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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Avis

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Bristol

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Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Center

+44 344 544 6007

Monday07:30 - 22:30
Tuesday07:30 - 22:30
Wednesday07:30 - 22:30
Thursday07:30 - 22:30
Friday07:30 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday10:00 - 22:30

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Budget

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.4

3 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Center

+44 344 544 4667

Monday07:30 - 22:30
Tuesday07:30 - 22:30
Wednesday07:30 - 22:30
Thursday07:30 - 22:30
Friday07:30 - 22:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday10:00 - 22:30

Rupert Street

+44 344 544 9805

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
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Unit 1000 The Quadrant

+44 344 544 9789

Monday08:00 - 23:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Expensive insurance.

Sixt

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

6.9

4 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Building

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
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Innovation Drive

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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New Thomas Street

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 23:30
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Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Station Approach

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 23:30
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Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Jazree, Nov 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I didnt cause any damage,but they insist on it despite it’s already there. For future customer,take pic of their car before rental for own evidence

8.0 Very Good

Darek, Jul 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
No hassle, friendly service, clean car.

Europcar

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

6.0

6 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

248 Muller Road

+44 371 384 1129

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Bristol Airport, Car Rental Centre

+44 371 384 3403

Opening times not available

Gipsy Patch Lane

+44 371 384 0127

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Golf Course Lane

+44 371 384 1129

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Mead Street

+44 371 384 1143

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Mead Street

+44 371 384 1143

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Easirent

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

5.2

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

C/o Holiday Inn Bridgewater Road (a38)

+44 127 540 2150

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keddy by Europcar

4.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

6 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

248 Muller Road- Horfield

+44 871 384 1129

Opening times not available

Bristol Airport

+44 371 384 3403

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Bristol Temple Meads Station Platform Three

+44 371 384 9987

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Car Hire Building North Side Road, Lulsgate

44 0371 3843403

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The Triangle Berkeley Place

+44 371 384 3481

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Unit 1a And 2b Temple Gate Park

+44 371 384 1143

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2.0 Poor

Trent, Mar 2025

Compact

KAYAK
After driving the car for a day, we realized that it was someone else’s name on the reservation form. Because there is no 800 number to call in the UK, we were charged for a 2 hr long phone call where we were told we’d be comped for the day we spent on the phone trying to get it sorted out. We were never comped the day, and were just stuck with the phone bill. On top of that, I discovered that we were being charged for insurance that I didn’t want because we had our own insurance. Budget rental for sure, but comes at a higher cost.

2.0 Poor

Jamie, Jun 2024

Mini

KAYAK
Hi, I’m somewhat fed up with searching prices via the website and realising time and time again that the headline price has no relevance to the final price charged. Extra charges such as additional drivers, airport pick up surcharges were never mentioned either on the website or at the europcar desk . Additional charges appeared on my credit card several days after dropping the car that were not verbalised or highlighted prior to rental - seems somewhat unfair! Surely this should be more regulated!? The car itself was fine , although didn’t appreciate multiple attempts by the desk sales to upgrade the vehicle at the pick up point , feels like a lot of effort goes into up selling.

Dollar

6.1

Okay

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Car Rental Bristol Airport

+44 843 309 3011

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30

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DRIVALIA

5.8

Fair

One location in Bristol

fromAED 118/day

Locations in Bristol

Bristol Airport, Car Rental Centre Silver Terminal, Silver Zone

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Ace

4.9

Mediocre

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

The Old Forge

+44 117 959 5700

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.7

Poor

2 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

2 Temple Gate, Redcliffe, Temple Meads, Clock Tower Yard, Bristol , Reino Unido

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Unit 1a And 1b Temple Gate Park,mead Street

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Virtuo

8.4

Very Good

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Queen Charlotte St

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

3 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

175 Kingsland Rd

+44 844 499 3399

Opening times not available

7 Lescren Way

+44 844 499 3399

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Car Hire Building North Side Road, Lulsgate

+44 844 499 3399

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

9 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

162a Bell Hill Road

Opening times not available

248 Muller Road

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59 Hartcliffe Way

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Bristol Airport Roundabout A38

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Mead Street

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Newfoundland Way

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St Andrews Road

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Wyck Beck Road

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bristol-Airport

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Firefly

No score available yet

4 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Bridgewater Road

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Bristol North City Office

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Hartcliffe Way

+44 117 325 0331

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30

St Andrew's Road

+44 117 979 2653

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Free2Move

No score available yet

4 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

48 - 52 High Street

+44 117 960 0747

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Tuesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Friday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00

491 Bath Road

+44 1225 873172

Monday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Thursday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Friday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00

Gloucester Road

+44 117 969 4331

Monday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Wednesday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 23:3013:00 - 16:00
Saturday13:00 - 16:0008:00 - 23:30

Whitby Road

+44 117 972 3030

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

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A Car Rental

No score available yet

2 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Audi Bristol , Bristol

Opening times not available

Whitby Rd, Heritage Volkswagen Van Centre

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Thrifty

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2 locations in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

213a Frenchay Park Rd, Frencha

+44 117 939 7779

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:30 - 17:00

Albert Crescent, St Phillips

+44 117 977 9777

Monday08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday08:30 - 17:00
Thursday08:30 - 17:00
Friday08:30 - 17:00

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INTERRENT

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One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Car Hire Building

+44 127 551 3261

Opening times not available

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Move Mee

No score available yet

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road

+44 117 959 5700

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Bristol

Locations in Bristol

Platform Three

+44 371 384 9987

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53 travellers who rented a car in Bristol gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.3

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Good to know

Most popular agency

DRIVALIA

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

AED 118/day

Good deal

AED 118/day

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Pick-up locationBristol
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