Bristol Airport Car Hire
Bristol International Airport is situated off of the A38 and is just a short distance from the M5 and M4 motorways. The city centre of Bristol is only 8 miles and a 20 minute drive away.
Those travelling to Bristol Airport from the north or south of the UK will comes via the M5 while those travelling from the east and London or the west and Wales will use the M4 motorway. If you are using GPS satellite navigation in your hire car the postcode for Bristol Airport is BS48 3DY.
It is advisable to prebook if you are planning to hire a car at Bristol Airport. Not only does this ensure that you can get the make and model you want, but it can also save you money and time and, best of all, disappointment in the case that there are no cars available.
Journey times and distances from Bristol Airport to nearby destinations:
| Bristol City Centre | 20 mins | 8 miles |
| Weston-Super-Mare | 30 mins | 15 miles |
| Bath | 40 mins | 19 miles |
| Cardiff | 1 hour 10 mins | 48 miles |
| Cheltenham | 1 hour 10 mins | 50 miles |
| Exeter | 1 hour 25 mins | 67 miles |
| Bournemouth | 2 hour 20 mins | 75 miles |
You can get a free online car hire quote for your Bristol Car Hire here
Car Hire at Bristol Airport
Below are the four main companies operating from the airport:
Avis at Bristol Airport - Europcar at Bristol Airport - Hertz at Bristol Airport- National at Bristol Airport
These car hire firms are located in the short term car park, close to the terminal building. There are other companies who are not based at the airport but who will bring the car to you at the airport and meet you upon your return to handover the keys. These companies are 1st Car UK, EasyCar and Car Hire Centre.
