Bristol Car Hire

Rent a car in Bristol, located in the south west of England, 170 kilometres west of London and 71 kilometres east of Cardiff. Enjoy a journey of discoveries with your Bristol car hire and explore the history and culture of this city.


Travel with your DriveAway car rental to seek out the history of this city and the port of Bristol which dates back to medieval times. Bristol is a charming mix of old and new, with historical buildings and old cobbled-stone streets alongside modern restaurants and stylish bars.

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Travelling in Bristol with a Hire Car

Bristol car rental will give you the freedom to explore the United Kingdom in your own time, at your own pace. DriveAway clients are able to collect the hire car from Bristol International Airport located south west of Bristol city, or from the downtown depots located throughout the city. Taxis can be expensive so your Bristol rental car is the best option to see Bristol city and its neighboring regions.

Travel to the Bristol floating harbour with your car rental, with parking next to the Brunel’s SS Great Britain. This area is filled with history and sights, with the main attraction being Brunel’s SS Great Britain ship which was the world’s first great ocean liner. You will be captured by astonishing stories and secrets as you explore the ship that changed history. It’s no surprise that this attraction is the winner of 14 major awards.

Bristol is the host of the biggest hot air balloon celebration in Europe annually in August. For a unique experience take a trip to the Ashton Court Estate located on the west edge of Bristol’s city centre. The one hour hot air balloon rides offer an exceptional experience allowing you to float through the sky with a spectacular landscape of the city. You can view landmarks such as the famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Harbourside and the SS Great Britain. This is a magical ride filled with beauty and new experiences everyone can enjoy.

DriveAway Holidays Car Rental: Bristol

DriveAway Holidays works in conjunction with the largest car rental and Motorhome specialists in Bristol. We can provide you with a variety of Car Hire selections as well as Motorhome Rentals, for the perfect self drive holiday at an unbeatable price.

Drive your car rental south west of Bristol to the Cheddar caves and gorge located approximately 30 minutes out of Bristol city. The Cheddar caves have been a major tourist attraction for many years. Allow yourself to escape in the natural wonders created over time. The amazing work of water, glaciers and limestone produced an incredible artistic flow-stone sculpture. Activities are available for thrill-seekers such as the rock sport adventure which consists of climbing and abseiling through the caves.

Bristol’s Kite festival is celebrating 20 years in 2008 and happens in September. The festival includes flying displays and kite battles with synchronized kite dancing. The colours and shapes of the kites in the festival are remarkable and attract visitors from around the world.