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Good to know
- IATA code
- BRS
- ICAO code
- EGGD
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 7 mi
- Main road
- A38
- Transport to the centre
- Bus
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 11
- Rental companies
- 10
- Off-airport offices
- 3
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Rental desks at Bristol Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
Outside the airport
Offices 3
Rental companies at Bristol Airport
Offices come from open map data — not every one can be booked through our search.
Avis
- Offices
- 1
Budget
- Offices
- 1
Drivalia
- Offices
- 1
Enterprise
- Offices
- 1
Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
National
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
Thrifty
- Offices
- 1
At Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport sits southwest of Bristol city centre, at Lulsgate Bottom in North Somerset. Bristol Airport has 1 terminal. Bristol is 7 mi away, by the A38; there is also a bus.
Picking up and returning
Shuttles at the airport
Pick-ups and drop-offs can avoid the paid car park by using the airport’s free waiting zone, which comes with a free airport shuttle bus.
Driving to the airport
The airport is signposted from M5 junction 22 for traffic from the south and junction 18 for traffic from the north, but neither is a quick way in. The South Bristol Link Road joins the A38 to the A370 at Long Ashton for a better route to the M5.
Public transport into town
Besides the A1, the Flyer family has the A3 to Weston-super-Mare and the all-stops A2 to Portishead and A4 to Bath. Buses and coaches use an interchange on the roof of the multi-storey car park, linked to the terminal by a bridge.
Popular searches at Bristol Airport
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
How far is Bristol from the airport?
7 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve Bristol Airport?
At the airport: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and 3 other companies. Outside the airport, nearby: Drivalia, Easirent and Green Motion.