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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 R608/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 326% off the average price.

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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.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.5
Hertz
Hertz
9.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Bristol? January is the cheapest month, costing about R538 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R955. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R538

February

R608

March

R608

April

R781

May

R851

June

R781

July

R955

August

R851

September

R729

October

R712

November

R643

December

R816

What car do most people hire in Bristol?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Bristol. Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Mini Car or similar).

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.

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Top rental 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 18 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,5
Wonderful
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,5

Hertz

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,5

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

8,5

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,3

Avis

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Budget

7,4
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,4

Sixt

5,9
Fair
4 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,9

Europcar

5,6
Fair
3 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

6,0

Ace

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bristol, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.

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

    DRIVALIA is one of the top picks in Bristol. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 384 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.

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