Alamo, Bristol Airport Car Rental

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Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Security Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Alamo - Bristol Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

CAR RENTAL CENTRE, BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BRISTOL, ENG, BS48 3DW, GB

Telephone

+441275475990

Pick-up Instructions

The Alamo - Bristol Airport car rental location is in terminal

On arrival at Bristol Airport please exit the arrivals hall and proceed to bus stop 2 and 3. One of the bus stops will be signposted for the car rental village. The bus service will travel to and from the car rental village every 10 to 15 minutes. The bus will have a sign for car rental and waiting zone. On arrival at the car rental village, please proceed to the car rental car park to the right of the bus stop where you will find the Alamo, Enterprise and National office. Please be aware we no longer share a service with silver-zone parking.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the car rental company when picking up

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59	07:30 -23:59

Security Deposit

Deposit amounts depend on the vehicle category and can be paid via credit card pre-authorization.

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

Age requirements

25 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）

In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Countries	Charges
Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Show More Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Poland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Portugal Ireland	GBP 325 per rental

European Travel Coverage is required to drive from the UK mainland to Ireland or mainland Europe. 72h advance notice and branch approval are required. Only credit card payments accepted. Not valid for Premium, Luxury, or Executive cars. Fee: £325; £27 for NI to ROI. Non-UK license holders may face extra checks.

Depending on car models, bringing rental cars to below countries would cost differently:

Representative Car Models	Countries	Charges
Ford Custom Kombi	Ireland	GBP 300 per rental

Customers collecting a vehicle in Great Britain and planning to drive in the Republic of Ireland or mainland Europe must purchase European Travel Insurance (ETI). Customers without a UK driving licence may be subject to additional eligibility checks before rental. ETI includes written authorisation (VE103B form) to drive the vehicle in the permitted countries listed below, as well as 24/7 international roadside assistance provided by the AA. Customers must inform the rental location of any cross-border travel and obtain prior authorisation. The rental location must be notified at least 72 hours before vehicle collection to arrange ETI. ETI is available only to customers paying by credit card. It covers travel only in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. This applies to both the destination and any countries/territories travelled through. Premium, Luxury, and Executive vehicles are not covered by ETI and must not be taken outside the country/territory where they were rented. The ETI fee is £325.00 per rental for all cross-border travel. For rentals in Northern Ireland crossing into the Republic of Ireland only, the fee is £27.00.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Paid is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 1200 for Renault Megane,Kia Cerato,Fiat Tipo Hatchback,Seat Leon,Vauxhall Corsa,Nissan Micra,Vauxhall Corsa,Vauxhall Corsa,Peugeot 208,Volkswagen Polo Or Similar,Mini Clubman,E Peugeot 408,Kia Picanto,Fiat 500 Or Similar,Skoda Superb,Byd Seal 6 Or Similar,Vauxhall Insignia,Opel Insignia,

EUR 1350 for Renault Master,Seat Alhambra,Ford Galaxy,Volkswagen Caddy,5 2,Volkswagen Touran,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,Peugeot Rifter,Ford Galaxy,

EUR 1400 for Au Q2,Audi Q2,

GBP 2000 for other car models.

GBP 2000 for Au Q2,Audi Q2,Renault Zoe,Mustang Mach E,Peugeot 5008,Kia Sportage,Seat Alhambra,Ford Galaxy,Mini Clubman,E Peugeot 408,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Vauxhall Grandland X,Peugeot 3008,Honda Hr-v,Nissan Qashqai,Volkswagen Touran,Bmw 520,Mercedes E Class,Tesla Model X,Bmw X5,Ford Custom Kombi,Ford Transit Custom,Tesla Model 3,Audi A4 Mild-hybrid,Bmw 5 Series,Mercedes-benz C-class Or Similar,Audi A4,Mercedes Eqc,Chevrolet Suburban,Skoda Superb,Skoda Octavia,Byd Seal 6 Or Similar,Vauxhall Insignia,Opel Insignia,Cupra Tavascan Electric,Byd Seal,Rover Discovery Sport,Ford Kuga,Ford Galaxy,J1 Mercedes Eqe,Mercedes S-class,Mercedes S-class,Landrover Range Rover Sport,Range Rover Sport,

GBP 1500 for Alfa Romeo Junior Or Similar,Opel Astra Hybrid,Hyundai Ioniq,Fiat Tipo Hatchback,Vauxhall Astra,Seat Leon,Vauxhall Mokka,Renault Captur,Nissan Juke,Peugeot 2008,Vauxhall Corsa,Nissan Micra,B1 Renault 5 E Tech,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Volkswagen Polo Or Similar,Fiat 500 Or Similar,

GBP 1500-2000 for Renault Master,Volkswagen Caddy,Ford Luton Van With Tail-lift,Mercedes Sprinter Long Wheelbase,Ford Luton Van,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

GBP 1500-2000 for Renault Master,Volkswagen Caddy,Ford Luton Van With Tail-lift,Mercedes Sprinter Long Wheelbase,Ford Luton Van,Vauxhall Vivaro 5.8mâ³,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.4 mi from Bristol Airport

Railway Stations

7.2 mi from Bristol Temple Meads Station

7.3 mi from Bristol Temple Meads

7.3 mi from Sea Mills

Other Landmarks

6.7 mi from Bristol Cathedral

6.8 mi from Queen Square

7 mi from Baldwin Street

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: 51.38032 -2.70671

Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.1 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 7.7
Vehicle cleanliness: 8.2
Spaciousness: 7.7
Counter staff: 8.2
Pick-up location: 6.8
Drop-off location: 7.1
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

A.Bruce
Bristol
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Like: VERY EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL STAFF
Dislike: NOTHING
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A.Bruce
Bristol
8.6 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Dislike: HAD MY SAT NAV WITH ME TO FIND MY DESTINATION AFTER PICLKING UP CAR. HOWEVER AFTER LEAVING FOUND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NOT WORKING SO COULD NOT CHARGE MY SAT NAVE
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D.Hill
Bristol
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
All good.
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G.Rollisson
Bristol
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The car had a very bad creaking noise on the steering wheel
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Anonymous
Bristol
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Excellent
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N.Ahmad
Bristol
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
We booked for opel corsa or similar. Super grateful to receive the Kia Vanga instead.
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Vic Ezekiel
Bristol
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Satisfied and convenient.
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