Bristol car rentals

Some car rental companies in Bristol which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Hertz and Enterprise

On average a rental car in Bristol costs $32 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION ($22/day), Sixt ($65/day) and Easirent ($106/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at GREEN MOTION The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road BS40 9UR (7 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Bristol. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Bristol is $6.92 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $83 and $111, depending on the car size.

Car rental companies onsite at Bristol airport include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Sixt, Alamo and Ace.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bristol airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Easirent, Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Sixt, Alamo, and Ace.

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

A Compact car rental in Bristol costs $38 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Bristol costs $24 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bristol costs $18 per day, on average.

In Bristol, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road (7 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Bristol costs $221 per week ($32 per day).

On average a rental car in Bristol costs $947 per month ($32 per day).

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.

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.

Refilling a tank will cost about £1.25 per liter, which is about $6.40 per gallon. Cheaper gas stations are usually the ones from Tesco or Sainsbury’s. Also note that at most stations in the UK, paying before refilling the tank is not required, and payment is taken inside the gas station afterwards or at the machines.

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.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).