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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 1 July 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVALIA

Price of petrol per litre

R33,14

Average price per day

R457

Cheapest price per day

R248
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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 R607/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 1 393% 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 National (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Europcar
Europcar
7.0
DRIVALIA
DRIVALIA
6.4

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 R476 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R820. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R476

February

R590

March

R590

April

R754

May

R754

June

R656

July

R820

August

R771

September

R656

October

R672

November

R525

December

R722

What car do most people hire in Bristol?

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

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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 1 July 2026.

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

6,0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Europcar

7,0
Good
2 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

7,3

DRIVALIA

1 location
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Ace

1 location
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Easirent

5,5
Fair
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,2

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2 locations
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Am Prestige

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 1 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bristol?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R457/day when booking a car hire in Bristol. The absolute best deal a user found was for R248/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Jun. 27.

  • 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 196 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 698 (R457/day) on average.

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