Car Hire in Bristol (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Peugeot 308 or comparable
€35.71 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
€247.90 per day
Intermediate
Kia Xceed or comparable
€45.80 per day
Standard SUV
VW ID.4 or comparable
€46.51 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Full-size
BMW 3 series or comparable
€66.26 per day
Premium
Mercedes-Benz E-Class or comparable
€78.70 per day
Luxury Van
Mercedes Benz Vito or comparable
€1,003.59 per day
Compact
PEUGEOT 308 or comparable
€35.71 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:54 on 06/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
€195 per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
€1.68 per litre or €6.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.60 per litre or €6.07 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.78 per litre or €6.74 per gallon
Top 20 locations near City Centre
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0.7 km / 0.4 miles
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12.2 km / 7.6 miles
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53.2 km / 33.1 miles
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99 km / 61.5 miles
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101.3 km / 62.9 miles
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102.3 km / 63.6 miles
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113.2 km / 70.3 miles
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124.8 km / 77.5 miles
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147 km / 91.3 miles
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159.7 km / 99.2 miles
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164.3 km / 102.1 miles
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165 km / 102.5 miles
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166.7 km / 103.6 miles
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167.2 km / 103.9 miles
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169.7 km / 105.4 miles
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169.8 km / 105.5 miles
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170.3 km / 105.8 miles
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170.7 km / 106.1 miles
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170.9 km / 106.2 miles
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171 km / 106.3 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Bristol (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Bristol (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Bristol (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Bristol (Downtown) is October — when the average price for a hire is €32.87 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 67% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is €99.88 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Bristol (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in May, the average hire length is 7 days, while in March, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Bristol (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Bristol (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Bristol (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches in Bristol (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | €36 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Peugeot 308 | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Skoda Octavia | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 4 | 2 | Premium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
7.1 / 10
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
€195.02
Lowest daily price
€35.71
Total cars available
50
Top 3 suppliers in Bristol (Downtown) in 2025
Enterprise
01179716464
CABOT CIRCUS COACH PARK, NEWFOUNDLAND WAY
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
09:00 - 14:00
Sun:
11:00 - 15:00
SIXT
+442070188246
New Thomas Street
BS2 0HZ Bristol
€36 - €85
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
09:00 - 14:00
GreenMotion
+4401179595700
Bristol Temple Meads Train Station, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6QF
€248 - €1,014
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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