Bristol car rentals

One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Avis

On average a hire car in Bristol costs $24 per day.

The average price of fuel in Bristol is $9.14 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $110 and $146, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bristol.

Car hire companies onsite at Bristol airport include Avis and GREEN MOTION.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bristol airport to off-airport locations include Avis and GREEN MOTION.

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

A Economy car rental in Bristol costs $21 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Bristol costs $30 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Bristol costs $19 per day, on average.

In Bristol, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road (10 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Bristol costs $171 per week ($24 per day).

On average a rental car in Bristol costs $734 per month ($24 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 petrol 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 petrol 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.