Rent a car or van in Bristol.  short & Long-term hire available

At Bristol Car and Van Hire Ltd we offer long and short-term vehicle hire at amazingly low prices! We rent out a large range of vehicles for private and commercial customers. These include small cars, hatchbacks, people carriers, wheelchair-accessible minibuses, and vans of any size.

Call us on: 0117 959 3333

About us

We have more than 30 years' experience in self-drive hire, and pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service, quality rental and highly competitive rates. We are a local business with a personal service. Our attention to detail and customer care policy are essential components of our continued business success. This is why you can always expect a service of absolute satisfaction when you choose to use Bristol Car & Van Hire Ltd.


As a family-run business, we are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with the service they receive. It is due to this business ethos that we have become known as one of the region’s leading car, van and minibus hire companies.

Off-road secure customer car parking

Vehicle returns until 9pm every evening

Small insurance excesses

FREE additional drivers

Single day hire on vans at weekends

Short and long-term rentals

Satnav hire

Child seat hire

FREE collection (account customers)

Friendly helpful service

FAQs

  • How do I book a vehicle?

    All bookings are to be made by telephone or by visiting our office. Booking a vehicle requires a name, address, contact telephone number and a valid credit/debit card number to secure the booking.

  • What do I need with me when I collect a vehicle?

    Each driver must produce a current Driving Licence, knowledge of their National Insurance Number and a recent utility bill or an official letter to verify their current address (if moving home, proof of the new address is required).

  • How can I pay?

    We only accept major credit and debit cards. We DO NOT accept cash or cheques (unless by prior arrangement).

  • Can I hire a van on a weekend for a single day?

    Yes you can hire a van for a single day on either Saturday or Sunday.

  • Where can I park my car?

    We have off-road secure car parking that customers are invited to use (at their own risk).

  • Is there a large excess on the insurance?

    No, we have a small excess of only £200 (£250 on minibuses).

Get in touch

Booking Enquiry

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★★★★★

"I've used this company for many years. They have a wonderful personal touch. Great value is given to customers. Very professional, warm and very helpful. I was introduced to them when another company let me down. It's the best thing that ever happened and I've never looked back."

- Joy Johnson

★★★★★

"Absolutely brilliant. Chuffed to bits today with the service and the new van I hired. Phil was really helpful with vehicle spec and suitability for my needs. The hire sorted me out at very late notice as he picked up the pieces from another company’s failure to book me in properly. I really appreciated the call back from Phil as it's a rare thing businesses do these days."

- Jonny Green

Contact us to arrange a booking


We're always happy to answer any queries you may have about our service.

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