Car hire in Bristol
1 office in Bristol · airport pick-up · United Kingdom
Bristol is the liveliest city in England's South West: a historic port reborn as neighbourhoods of street art and independent markets, crowned by the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge. It is also the natural gateway to Somerset and Gloucestershire, two of the country's most beautiful rural counties.
Bristol Airport sits around 20 minutes south of the centre, deep in the countryside, and public transport to the surrounding villages is sparse. Collecting a car the moment you land puts you in Bath within half an hour, or lets you lose yourself in the Cotswolds free of bus timetables.
Search cars in BristolWhy hire a car in Bristol
- The airport is rural, with no railway: a hire desk in the terminal itself spares you transfers and waiting around.
- Bath, Cheddar and the Cotswolds form a triangle of getaways that only really works by car.
- Somerset and its stone villages (Wells, Glastonbury) have barely any rail links: driving is the only practical way to see them.
Day trips near Bristol
- Bath — A Georgian city and World Heritage Site, home to the Roman Baths and the Royal Crescent, about 35 minutes along the A4.
- Cheddar Gorge — Spectacular limestone cliffs and show caves in the heart of Somerset, with a panoramic road cutting straight through, about 40 minutes away.
- The Cotswolds — Golden-stone villages such as Castle Combe or Tetbury, perfect for an unhurried drive, from about 45 minutes away.
- Wells and Glastonbury — Wells' Gothic cathedral and the mystical Glastonbury Tor, easily combined in a single day, about 45 minutes away.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Brístol
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive in Bristol with my Spanish licence?
Yes — a Spanish driving licence (like any EU licence) is valid in the UK for tourist stays, with no need for an international permit. Just remember they drive on the left.
Is it hard to get used to driving on the left straight out of the airport?
Bristol Airport's exit roads are quiet Somerset lanes — an ideal setting to find your feet. Use the first few miles to get comfortable with roundabouts, which are taken clockwise.
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