Bristol

Cheap Car Hire in Bristol from $38

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bristol with a pick-up date of 25/9 and drop-off date of 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Bristol car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bristol. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$2.79

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$38

Popular car types in Bristol

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bristol and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 August 2025.

At $38/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Bristol in the past week. Out of 26 car hire agencies operating in Bristol, there are, in total, 74 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Bristol by type

Here are the best Bristol small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Bristol large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Bristol SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Fiat 500$38/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Hyundai i20$39/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Skoda Fabia$42/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia

Best car hire deals found in Bristol

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bristol. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bristol with an average daily rate of $58. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Fiat 500$38/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Hyundai i20$39/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Skoda Fabia$42/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia

Cheapflights insights for Bristol car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bristol, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bristol?

Book your car hire in Bristol 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $54/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 24% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Bristol?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Bristol with deals as low as $26.71/day found in the past two weeks. GREEN MOTION is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $32.15/day.

What is the best car rental company in Bristol?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bristol is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.5/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bristol?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Bristol is January, when you can expect to pay $48/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bristol is July ($85/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$48

February

$54

March

$54

April

$69

May

$76

June

$69

July

$85

August

$74

September

$65

October

$65

November

$57

December

$72

What car do most people hire in Bristol?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa, for example) are the most popular in Bristol. SUV (MG ZS) and Compact (GWM Ora Good Cat) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bristol.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bristol?

Sunnycars has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Bristol at 7.

Top hire agencies in Bristol

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bristol known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bristol. Reviews were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.5
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.3

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Budget

7.4
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Sixt

5.9
Fair
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

Europcar

5.6
Fair
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Ace

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bristol, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bristol?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire in Bristol. The absolute best deal a user found was for $49/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Aug. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bristol for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Bristol from about $466 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bristol?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Bristol for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bristol for a month?

    Our recent data shows that GREEN MOTION can potentially be 52% below the average car hire price in Bristol. Check prices and availability for GREEN MOTION and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Bristol is on average $1,995 a month or $67 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Bristol car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Bristol for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Bristol. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $49 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Bristol

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bristol. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Bristol. Deals were last updated on 26 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bristol. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($29+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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