Car Hire Bristol Airport (BRS)

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You'll find our friendly Avis team at Bristol Airport located in the dedicated car rental centre a short shuttle bus ride from the terminal building. When you exit the terminal just head to the Transport Interchange (Bay 1) immediately in front of the building. Shuttle buses run every 10-15min through the day and on demand overnight.

Our car rental agency at Bristol Airport offers a wide selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical mini car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through moorland villages, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental at Bristol Airport, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

If you are driving in England for the first time, it’s helpful to familiarise yourself with UK road rules. Some key points include:

Which side of the road?

In the United Kingdom, please drive on the left side of the road.

Country driving laws

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

Speed Limits

All speed signs will be in mph. For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)
• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

Unless indicated by road signs.

Child safety / Seatbelt laws

• It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
• Children aged under 12 or less than 135cm tall must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size

After you land at Bristol Airport, you can be in the city in under half an hour, depending on traffic along the A38. Once you’re there, this vibrant city is filled with culture and history as well as opportunities for shopping and stopping off in one of the many independent stores, food markets, charming cafes or restaurants. Make time to explore the waterfront arts centre along the banks of the River Avon, a focal point of the city.

Rainy days are ideal for strolling around one of the many galleries and museums or you could check out some outdoor graffiti, in the home town of iconic contemporary artist Banksy. If architecture is more your thing, Bristol Cathedral is a must-see. And don’t forget the impressive engineering feat that is Clifton Suspension Bridge. Designed by world-famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, it allows traffic to pass over the river and Avon Gorge.

If you drive outside Bristol, you have the whole south west of England to explore from the Cotswolds to the western tip of Cornwall. You’re not far from the coast, if you want a relaxing beach getaway, and it's also a short drive from some other impressive cities.

Bath

Just under 15 miles away from Bristol, you’ll find the historic city of Bath. Its preserved Roman spas, and architecture from medieval and Georgian times, make it a hugely popular tourist destination.

Stonehenge

Driving an hour outside of Bristol along the A30 will get you to Salisbury Plain, which is the site of this iconic stone circle structure. The ancient structure dates back over 3,000 years to the Neolithic Age.

Weston-Super-Mare

This traditional British seaside spot is only half an hour’s drive from Bristol. It’s a quaint town, mostly famous for its long pier and vast beach. It also offers plenty of family-friendly activities like parks and amusement arcades.

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  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
  
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  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.