Bristol Airport: hotels on the doorstep
Book your Airport Cars for pick-up and drop-off at one of the many local hotels:
- Winford Manor: Five minutes’ drive and 1.5 miles from Bristol Airport, the three-star OYO Winford Manor gets a 4.0 ‘very good’ TripAdvisor rating. It’s set in seven acres in the Chew Valley.
- Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport: This hotel gets 3.5 stars and another 4.0 ‘very good’ TripAdvisor score. It’s within walking distance of the main terminal.
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport: This modern, mid-range hotel is three miles from the airport and is within a few minutes’ drive of it and the motorway, for hassle-free Bristol Airport transfers. With three stars, it gets a ‘very good’ 3.5 TripAdvisor rating.
Need transfers from Bristol to nearby airports?
The three nearest major airports to Bristol are:
- Cardiff Airport is around 60 miles away, with a travel time by road of around an hour and 20 minutes.
- Exeter International Airport is around 70 miles distant, with a travel time of around an hour and a half.
- Birmingham Airport is nearly 100 miles away, and it could take up to a good couple of hours to get there by road.
Popular towns and cities near Bristol Airport
- Bath is 13 miles or around 30 minutes’ drive from the airport. Take in the incredible, honey-coloured Georgian architecture, as seen in the Circus and Royal Crescent, and check out the ancient Roman baths plus the modern spa.
- Cardiff is further afield at nearly 50 miles away, and you can book Bristol Airport transfers to get there in a little over an hour. The Welsh capital has many great places to visit both in the city centre and Cardiff Bay, from the Castle and National Museum to Flat Holm Island.
- Weston-super-Mare is around 15 miles or half an hour from Bristol Airport. This North Somerset town is steeped in Victorian heritage while boasting extensive stretches of glorious beaches. Make time to visit the Grand Pier.
- Clevedon is a similar distance from Bristol Airport to Weston, and is another enchanting Victorian seaside town. It has a pebble beach, and has provided many film and TV show backdrops. John Betjeman described the pier as the most beautiful in England.
- Chepstow can be reached within 45 minutes by motorway and is some 26 miles distant. Once a medieval powerhouse, this lively, walled South Welsh town boasts a brilliant museum, a Norman castle and some great shops.
- Chipping Sodbury is a similar distance from the airport as Chepstow, and again was an important centre in medieval times. With a long market square, it has some superb architecture, including Cotswold stone buildings from the 1600s and Georgian facades.
Popular attractions close to Bristol Airport
- Clifton Suspension Bridge: Six miles or 10 to 15 minutes’ drive away with a speedy Bristol Airport transfer, this 700ft long, 25ft high bridge spans the Avon Gorge between Leigh Woods and Clifton. Walk across it and look in at the Visitor Centre.
- North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre: Take a couple of hours to meet falcons, hawks and eagles here. It’s just over four miles from the airport, or no more than 10 minutes away by road. Catch an open day if possible.
- Tyntesfield: This Victorian Gothic revival house is a similar distance from the airport as the birds of prey centre. Expect gorgeous gardens, woodland and parkland, brilliant cafes and a shop, all on the city’s doorstep at Wraxall.
- Bristol Cathedral: This is within seven miles, making Bristol airport transfers possible within 15 minutes. Featuring incredible architecture and stained glass windows, it’s on College Green in the heart of the city. Take a guided tour if you can.
- Brandon Hill Nature Park: This is a similar distance from the airport as the cathedral. The park is set in landscaped gardens with mature trees and steep winding paths. Drink in wonderful views over the city, and check out the water feature beneath Cabot Tower.
- Bristol City Docks: This is an interesting area to stroll around. Sit with a coffee and watch the world go by, or walk and take in the history and architecture of this part of town. It’s around 6.5 miles or 15 minutes away by road.
Further information on Bristol Airport
When it comes to special assistance and disabled facilities, Bristol Airport works hard to look after its travellers. There are accessible loos throughout the terminal, and lifts to the upper levels. You can also find low-level public phones if you need them, alongside wheelchair-accessible spaces.
Pre-book special help with OCS, Bristol Airport’s service provider. The company has a reception point opposite Café Ritazza in Departures. Pre-book any help you need so that the airline is aware of your particular needs before you travel.
Bristol Airport
Bristol
BS48 3DY
Tel: 0371 334 4444
Email: enquiries@bristolairport.com
Website: www.bristolairport.co.uk