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Cheap Car Hire in Bristol from R422

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 10/8 and drop-off date of 24/8. 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 2026

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 16 May 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R35,43

Average price per day

R463

Cheapest price per day

R422
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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 16 May 2026.
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At R422/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Bristol in the past week. Out of 27 car hire agencies operating in Bristol, there are, in total, 74 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R422+

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Compact

Compact

R631+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R821+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 269+

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Premium

Premium

R994+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 294+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R483+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R567+

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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:

Renault KwidR422/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 05/14/26
Citroen C3R627/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Found 05/14/26
Toyota CorollaR631/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 05/14/26

Best car hire deals found in Bristol

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Bristol. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bristol with an average daily rate of R875. Data was last updated on 16 May 2026.
Renault KwidR422/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 05/14/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR483/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 05/14/26
Audi Q2R567/day
5
M
A/C
Audi Q2
Found 05/14/26

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 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R615/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 382% 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
Budget
Budget
7.4

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 R482 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R882. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R482

February

R599

March

R599

April

R765

May

R798

June

R715

July

R882

August

R798

September

R682

October

R699

November

R532

December

R732

What car do most people hire in Bristol?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Bristol. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Kia Sportage 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 16 May 2026.

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

Budget

7,4
Good
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,8

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

7,4

Europcar

6,2
Okay
3 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,5

Ace

1 location
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Sixt

5,1
Fair
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,9

keddy by Europcar

4,6
Mediocre
3 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bristol, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bristol?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R463/day when booking a car hire in Bristol. The absolute best deal a user found was for R252/day from DRIVALIA , booked on May 10.

  • 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 241 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?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Bristol is R13 892 (R463/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Bristol

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bristol. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Bristol. Deals were last updated on 16 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bristol. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R41+).

Electric

Electric

R59+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R41+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R61+

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