Bristol Airport (BRS)

Car rental at Bristol Airport, compare prices & where to collect

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Most rental companies at Bristol Airport are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Bristol Airport is about 12 km southwest of Bristol from Bristol.

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Car rental from Bristol Airport, every provider

A car for Bristol with insurance, compare the rental companies.

Not just the centre

From Bristol Airport to other towns

Bath · 25 km, ~52 min · £41-£65
Cardiff · 34 km, ~47 min · £55-£87
Oxford · 109 km, ~115 min · £169-£269
Birmingham · 134 km, ~141 min · £208-£330

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Bristol Airport?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Bristol Airport?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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