Cheap Car Hire at Bristol Airport (BRS)

Explore the Bristol and the West Country in your hire car

Bristol Airport is the gateway to this historic city located in south-west England. The airport is just 9 miles from Bristol city centre and all the history, culture and nightlife it offers visitors.

With a Budget hire car you can explore the city and  the open roads of England's West Country.

Whether your interest is in architectural styles, arts and culture, or the best dance clubs around, you will find something to suit you in Bristol.

Bristol city centre

There are some impressive tourist attractions in Bristol city centre.  The cathedral is an interesting place to start, where you can absorb both architectural and religious history. Originally a Norman abbey, its Gothic flourishes were added during major rebuilding in the 19th century and the cathedral was finally completed in 1888.

Built in 1590, Bristol’s Red Lodge Museum is another important historical attraction in the city., with its many and varied uses over the centuries.  The first floor has rooms that have been preserved from the 16th century.

For those visiting Bristol with a family, there are several attractions that may interest children. Bristol Zoo Gardens provides children with an opportunity to learn about the resident animals, and We The Curious, on the Harbourside offers over 250 hands-on science and art exhibits and the UK’s first 3D planetarium.  And take a drive out to the Clifton Suspension Bridge for the spectacular views. The Visitor Centre at Leigh Woods has tours, exhibitions and children’s activities.

With cheap car rental you can enjoy a day out of at your own pace. There are many options open to you when you book with us!

Scenic car rental rides from Bristol Airport

There are many scenic road trips from Bristol Airport.

The popularity of the trip from Bristol to Cheddar Gorge is due in part to the grandeur of the Cheddar Caves. Formed originally by an underground river, they have numerous naturally illuminated stalagmites and stalactites, and as the oldest human skeleton ever to be found in Britain was discovered here, it gives a fascinating insight into the prehistory of Britain.

Close by are stunning 100-metre high limestone cliffs.  The Gorge itself is almost five kilometres long.  Maybe you'l spot some of the wildlife in the area, including water voles, door mice and peregrine falcons, and rare bat species.

Other popular car trips from Bristol include Stonehenge in the Wiltshire countryside and the open countryside and historical sites of Somerset.

If you’re visiting during the summertime, a day trip to the seaside is not to be missed. The vast stretch of fine golden sand at Weston-Super-Mare is one of the most popular.  Load up your Budget hire car with buckets and spades and enjoy the amusements arcades, the pier, promenade, and donkey rides, rounding the day off with fish and chips –  perfect!

No matter which car trip you choose to take, our car rental service provides the best way to get there.