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Bristol Airport is located in the south west of England. There is one main runway and one taxiway which allows more aircraft to land. The airport is a hub for EasyJet, RyanAir, Thomson Airways, Thomas Cook Airlines and Viking Airlines. In 2008 the airport handled 6.2 million passengers making it the 8th busiest in the UK. Discover England in your Car Hire Bristol vehicle.

The main destinations flown from the airport are to Amsterdam, Split, Prague, La Rochelle and Aberdeen. The runway is only 2km long which means larger aircraft cannot land, although Thomson Airline's 767s regularly do. The airport is due for expansion, but lobbyists are halting proceedings. Book your Car Hire Bristol vehicle today.

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Terminals at Bristol Airport

There is one terminal at Bristol Airport which handles both arrivals and departures. It is large and airy facility which looks out onto the runway. The large terrace area near to the cafes and restaurants enables passengers to visualize their impending journey. The terminal is due to be expanded soon.

Getting to Bristol Airport

Bristol is located around 10 miles from the city centre in the south west of England in your Car Hire Bristol Airport vehicle.

If you are traveling from the south near Taunton, you can use the M5 northbound to Winscombe and then take the A38 road.

If you are traveling from the north in Cheltenham use the M5 southbound until Bristol, then take the M4 and the M32 which will lead onto the A4174 towards the airport.

If you are heading from the east in Reading, use the M4 corridor towards the city. Take the M32 turn off and then onto the A4174 before the A38 road.

Parking at Bristol Airport

The airport has around 1,000 car parking spaces. There are short and long term parking spaces. There are disabled user spaces nearest to the terminal building. Payment is taken at the ticket machines or inside the terminal building. The parking charges are cheaper if you book a space in advance.

Facilities at Bristol Airport

There are many places to eat at the airport. There are similar eateries before and after the security checks. There is a Subway Sandwich Bar, Dexters, Bar Zero 9 and Soho Coffee selling hot coffee and cakes.

There is Wifi Internet available throughout the entire airport. It can be accessed by connecting then entering you credit card details. Some of the cafes offer free Wifi when you purchase goods.

There are currency exchange desks which accept a wide range of foreign currencies. There are also baby changing facilities and disabled access toilets located in both departure lounges and arrival gates.

What's Close to Bristol Airport?

Bristol is noted for having a long and interesting history. The floating harbor is the attraction to the city. The Red Lodge is a house nearby which was built in 1590 and has a large manicured garden. The SS Great Britain passenger boat rests in the harbor and was the world's first iron hulled boat.

Ten minutes outside of the city is Brandon Hill and The Cabot Tower. They are located on Park Street and features a narrow winding staircase to spectacular views over the city center. There is a small zoo which was Zoo of the Year in 2004. Explore the sites of this historic city with Car Hire Bristol Airport.

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