The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Bristol are: Citroen C3, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Opel Astra, VW Golf, Ford Focus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Great Britain vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Great Britain are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Bristol, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Bristol!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Local residents threat their cars as luxury items despite the fact that there is a car in almost every family. Maintaining a car is very expensive in the UK. Besides this, driving a car can be very difficult in large cities because of traffic jams and lack of parking places. Therefore, local residents try to use public transport as much as possible.
In the UK, there are not many crossroads that are so familiar to foreign drivers. Circular motion is more usual in the country. Inexperienced drivers will have a hard time on such a crossing with left driving. It will be not easy to understand quickly what road to choose to leave the circle. In this case, navigator will be a useful gadget.
It is not so easy to see policemen in the streets of the country. As a rule, the implementation of traffic regulations is made automatically - with the help of cameras. Violators of this rule should expect a fine to be sent by mail. If certain types of fines are paid within next three weeks, the amount of the monetary penalty can be significantly reduced.
