Bristol car hires from £14/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.

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.

On average a car hire in Bristol costs £29 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Bristol airport include Sixt, U-Save, keddy by Europcar, Hertz and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bristol airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Sixt, keddy by Europcar, Hertz and National.

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

A Small car hire in Bristol costs £45 per day, on average.

A Medium car hire in Bristol costs £52 per day, on average.

A Large car hire in Bristol costs £95 per day, on average.

In Bristol, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Bridgwater Road (7 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Bristol offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Bristol, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

It’s a good idea to include add-ons to your car hire, as this makes your journey easier. Sat navs help you navigate unfamiliar terrain with ease. Additional drivers mean you don’t have to stay behind the wheel for the entire journey. Moreover, 24/7 roadside assistance means you can call for help no matter where you break down.

Bristol is a popular city in the west of England that has a large population of students. It’s often common to see them crossing the road to the campus in areas that aren’t designated pedestrian crossings, so you should be extra careful when driving around the university grounds. There are also a lot of cyclists in the city. Whilst there are cycle lanes, bicycles do have to use main roads at times too. So it’s important to be vigilant, especially when turning a corner or if you’re arriving at a roundabout.