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Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?

Green Motion,Enterprise,Sixt,Keddy By Europcar,National Car Rental,Budget,FireFly Car Rental,Avis,Dollar Rent a Car,Flizzr,Hertz,Drivalia,Alamo,Easirent,Europcar,Routes,Thrifty

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Green Motion
9 (2203)
From £ 16 / day
Enterprise
8.9 (2163)
From £ 22 / day
Sixt
8.8 (3799)
From £ 25 / day
Keddy By Europcar
8.7 (4015)
From £ 19 / day
National Car Rental
8.5 (446)
From £ 32 / day
Budget
8.4 (10506)
From £ 21 / day

FireFly Car Rental
8.3 (4009)
No rates available
Avis
8.2 (6687)
From £ 24 / day
Dollar Rent a Car
8 (4767)
From £ 22 / day
Flizzr
7.9 (355)
No rates available
Hertz
7.6 (7810)
From £ 22 / day
Drivalia
7.4 (878)
From £ 17 / day
Alamo
7.3 (9546)
From £ 25 / day
Easirent
6.4 (532)
No rates available
Europcar
4.3 (9006)
From £ 19 / day
Routes
4.6 (8)
No rates available
Thrifty
7.9 (6085)
No rates available

Customer experience

Good and reliable company for renting a car abroad

Easy website, easy phone contact when I had questions. Everything well-organized. Friendly staff. Have rented a car through this company several times and have always been very satisfied.

09-01-2025

Good no further comment.

08-01-2025

Very good experience. I especially

Very good experience. I especially liked the worry free option

02-11-2024

Very good. Was unclear about

Very good. Was unclear about insurance and my email was answered quickly. Make the insure offer clear that's the only thing l was not sure about.

12-10-2024

Good although did expect confirmation

Good although did expect confirmation after car return to confirm everything was ok

09-08-2022

No problems website worked fine

No problems website worked fine and good value

24-10-2021

See the comment about "shuttle

See the comment about "shuttle available" above as this may not have been Easirent's fault.

28-09-2021

Please update the website to

Please update the website to inform customers that there is an unmanned office and documents must be scanned and uploaded online in order to collect the car though a code/box.

19-10-2020

Good

09-09-2020

I had made a mistake

I had made a mistake with my pick up time. Eurocar wanted to contact me but did not have my email or phone number as it was not passed on to the supplier. After waiting for 3 hours trying to contact someone Euro car rep was incredibly helpful. This could have been avoided if all details were given to the supplier

12-03-2020

First time using Carrentals.co

First time using Carrentals.co.uk and really pleased with the website and what it has to offer in terms of car hire.

11-03-2020

Finding a good value rental

Finding a good value rental through the Carrentals site was great. As in my comments above (about Alamo) my only criticisms were getting loads of emails fromCarrentals, Enterprise and Alamo all basically saying the same thing, Also having to print the voucher than show on my phone was inconvenient. Generally though, using Carrentals to find a value for money and suitable rental was a good and successful experience.

27-02-2020

I use this site regularly

I use this site regularly and it very often comes up with the best deals.

27-11-2019

None

26-11-2019

I needed to extend my

I needed to extend my booking and the gentleman I spoke to was efficient and friendly during the call.

12-11-2019

Would definitely use again

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Car Hire

Bristol International Airport has been open since 1955. It is located just over eight miles from the centre of Bristol. Providing access to both domestic and international locations, the airport is serviced by car hire companies that supply vehicles which are suitable for exploring southwest England and the rest of the country in comfort.

Who to Book With
Bristol International Airport has representatives of six well-known car hire companies on-site in the main terminal. Avis, Europcar, National, Hertz, Budget and Enterprise have easy-to-locate desks, with vehicle pick up possible directly at the terminal.

Need to Know Essentials
You will need to show the following documents at vehicle collection:

- UK driver’s licence
- Credit card or debit card used for the reservation
- UK passport or a utility bill for confirmation of ID
- Printed confirmation of booking

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Driving is generally considered the best way to see Bristol and its surrounding areas. Select routes into the city have car pool lanes that are operative during peak hours. Additionally, the city centre has a one-way system that can be frustrating to navigate. Both park-and-ride schemes and NCP car parks are easy to find around the city and its suburbs. Travelling to other cities around southern England is made easy by a series of well-developed motorways and bypasses. Petrol can be paid for by credit card or cash at most stations.

See our guide to the UK for more information on driving here.

Transport

Travelling to the airport is easy for drivers, who can use the M5 from the north or south, the M4 from the east or Wales, and the A4 from Bath. Public transport options for those without their own vehicle include taxis or shuttle buses.

Trains
Trains don’t run directly to the terminal but the hub's short distance from the centre of Bristol means that rail transport links are only a short shuttle bus trip away. Contact National Rail for further details on routes and prices from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station.

Taxis
Bristol International Airport mainly deals with Checker Cars, which supplies taxis to the city centre from a rank outside the main terminal. Bookings can be paid for on the internet or directly to the driver.

Taxi prices:
Bristol International Airport to Bristol city centre is around £27

Buses
The Flyer Airport Express Link connects Bristol International Airport to Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station and Clifton and Bristol Bus Station. The service takes 30 minutes to reach the city centre from the main terminal and is available 24 hours. A typical adult single costs around £7 per person and an adult return costs about £10.

Facilities

Terminals
Bristol International Airport's main terminal hosts 19 airlines that provide transport to numerous domestic cities and international locations around Europe. Each year, just fewer than six million passengers use Bristol International Airport for business or leisure travel.

Parking
Parking at Bristol International Airport is provided at the Silver Zone, Long Stay Parking and Premier Parking. All of these locations offer either short walks or quick bus transfers to the main terminal. Leaving a vehicle in the Silver Zone costs around £3.30 per day and parking in the Long Stay Parking area or the Premier Parking Area costs around £4 or £11 per day, respectively.

Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes is available to all passengers by connecting to the Bristol Airport Wi-Fi network.

Information Services
The information desk is located close to the check-in desks in the main terminal.

Useful Numbers
Bristol International Airport: +44 870 12 12 747
OCS: +44 1275 473403

Accessibility
OCS provides services to those with reduced mobility. Services offered include safe and efficient transport to and from aircraft. Specialist equipment is available on request, which should be made prior to travel.

Restaurants and Bars
Fast food is available from the likes of Burger King and Subway, while sit-down meals can be consumed at Dexters Restaurant, Caffe Ritazza, Bar Zero and the Wine & Deli Bar. Coffee is available from Starbucks and the Soho Coffee Co.

VIP Lounges
Servisair Executive Lounge British Airways Lounge

Money and ATMs
Travelex is the main financial services provider at Bristol International Airport. It has booths and at least six ATMs in the main terminal. Foreign currency may be ordered through Travelex prior to arriving at Bristol International Airport.

Shopping
Discounted items can be purchased from World Duty Free, while travel essentials are available at Dixons Travel Store or Flying Visit. WHSmith stocks books and magazines in addition to drinks, snacks and other light refreshments.

Currency

British pound
Driving direction

Left
City speed limit

48 km/h
Freeway speed limit

96 km/h
Language

English
Popular car category

Economy

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Europcar

Routes

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