Bristol Airport: We compare the cheapest ways to travel to Bristol Airport
We compare the cost of parking, taxis and buses to determine the cheapest way to travel to Bristol Airport
The summer holidays have officially kicked-off and many of us will be considering travelling abroad for the holidays.
But what is the cheapest way to travel to Bristol Airport?
We have compared the cost of parking, taxis and buses to find out the answer.
What is the cost of travelling by taxi to Bristol Airport?
If you travel by taxi, remember that there is an additional cost of at least £6 when the taxi uses the Drop & Go car park.
We have compiled the average costs of travelling to Bristol Airport by eight different taxi companies from Bristol City Centre.
Arrow Cars
Travelling from Bristol City Centre to Bristol Airport with Arrow Cars takes about 25 minutes and the website prices include £7 for the airport terminal charge (no extra Drop & GO car park charges).
Estate Car
The Estate Car costs about £44.50 for one way and £89 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and two small suitcases/hand luggage.
Standard Car
The Standard Car costs about £44.50 for one way and £89 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and two small suitcases/hand luggage.
6 Passenger Vehicle
The 6 Passenger Vehicle costs about £57.20 for one way and £114.40 for a return and has capacity for six passengers and six small suitcases/hand luggage.
8 Passenger Vehicle
The 8 Passenger Vehicle costs about £63.50 for one way and £127 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers, eight large suitcases and eight small suitcases/hand luggage.
Tick Taxi
Tick Taxi have no extra additional costs on their prices and have a free 24 hour cancellation and rescheduling period.
Saloon
The Estate Car costs about £51 for one way and £102 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and four small suitcases/hand luggage.
Executive Saloon
The Executive Saloon costs about £58.65 for one way and £117.30 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and three small suitcases/hand luggage.
Estate
The Estate costs about £58.65 for one way and £117.30 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, three large suitcases and four small suitcases/hand luggage.
MPV - 6 Passengers
The MPV costs about £73.95 for one way and £147.90 for a return and has capacity for six passengers, four large suitcases and three small suitcases/hand luggage.
Executive- 7 Passengers
The Executive costs about £102.85 for one way and £205.70 for a return and has capacity for seven passengers, three large suitcases and six small suitcases/hand luggage.
Minibus- 8 Passenger
The Minibus costs about £102.85 for one way and £205.70 for a return and has capacity for seven passengers, five large suitcases and six small suitcases/hand luggage.
Business Saloon
The Business Saloon costs about £102.85 for one way and £205.70 for a return and has capacity for three passengers, two large suitcases and three small suitcases/hand luggage.
Bristol Taxis
Bristol Taxis have a Meet & Greet service included in their price.
Saloon - Sedan
The Saloon costs about £76 for one way and £141 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and two suitcases.
Estate - Wagon
The Estate costs about £86 for one way and £167 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and three suitcases.
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius costs about £89 for one way and £161 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and two suitcases.
Mercedes E-Class
The Mercedes E-Class costs about £92 for one way and £179 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and three suitcases.
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series costs about £92 for one way and £179 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and three suitcases.
5 Seater MPV/SUV
The 5 Seater MPV/SUV costs about £92 for one way and £179 for a return and has capacity for five passengers and three suitcases.
Audi A6
The Audi A6 costs about £109 for one way and £209 for a return and has capacity for three passengers and three suitcases.
Mercedes Vito
The Mercedes Vito costs about £127 for one way and £252 for a return and has capacity for six passengers and three suitcases.
Mercedes Viano
The Mercedes Viano costs about £127 for one way and £252 for a return and has capacity for six passengers and three suitcases.
8 Seater Minibus
The 8 Seater Minibus costs about £182 for one way and £339 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers and four suitcases.
12 Seater Minibus
The 12 Seater Minibus costs about £212 for one way and £378 for a return and has capacity for 12 passengers and four suitcases.
16 Seater Executive Minibus
The 16 Seater Executive Minibus costs about £310 for one way and £410 for a return and has capacity for 16 passengers and four suitcases.
Bristol Airport Taxi
Bristol Airport Taxi offer fixed-priced journeys with no hidden charges or costs and offer a Meet and Greet service.
Standard Saloon
The Standard Saloon costs about £38 for one way and £76 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and two hand luggage.
Executive Saloon
The Executive Saloon costs about £53 for one way and £106 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and two hand luggage.
Standard Estate
The Standard Estate costs about £51 for one way and £102 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, three large suitcases and two hand luggage.
Standard MPV
The Standard MPV costs about £60 for one way and £120 for a return and has capacity for five passengers, three large suitcases and three hand luggage.
Executive MPV
The Executive MPV costs about £60 for one way and £124 for a return and has capacity for five passengers, three large suitcases and three hand luggage.
Minibus
The Minibus costs about £68 for one way and £136 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers, eight large suitcases and three hand luggage.
Minivan
The Minivan costs about £84 for one way and £168 for a return and has capacity for five passengers and 12 suitcases.
Business Saloon
The Business Saloon costs about £79 for one way and £158 for a return and has capacity for three passengers, two large suitcases and two hand luggage.
AA Taxi Bristol
AA Taxi Bristol have fixed prices based on the Bristol area you are travelling from.
Saloon Car
The Saloon Car costs about £39 for one way and £79 for a return and has capacity for four passengers and two suitcases.
Estate Car
The Estate Car costs about £45 for one way and £91 for a return and has capacity for four passengers and four suitcases.
Executive Car
The Executive Car costs about £59 for one way and £118 for a return and has capacity for four passengers and two suitcases.
MPV
The MPV costs about £58 for one way and £116 for a return and has capacity for six passengers and four suitcases.
8-Seater
The 8-Seater costs about £75 for one way and £151 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers and eight suitcases.
Airport Taxi Bristol
Airport Taxi Bristol have a meet and greet service and a free cancellation included in the price.
Saloon
The Saloon costs about £54 for one way and £108 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, three large suitcases and two hand luggage.
Estate
The Estate costs about £57 for one way and £114 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, three large suitcases and four hand luggage.
MPV
The MPV costs about £69 for one way and £138 for a return and has capacity for five passengers, three large suitcases and four hand luggage.
8 Passengers
The 8 passengers costs about £81 for one way and £162 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers, seven large suitcases and seven hand luggage.
Bristol Airport Transfer
Bristol Airport Transfer offer a Meet and Greet service. If you find a better price, they will match it and knock of 10% off the price.
People Carrier
The People Carrier costs about £107 for one way and £161 for a return and has capacity for five passengers, three large suitcases and three hand luggage.
Saloon Car
The Saloon Car costs about £80 for one way and £121 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and one hand luggage.
Executive Car
The Executive Car costs about £105 for one way and £158 for a return and has capacity for three passengers, two large suitcases and one hand luggage.
Estate Car
The Estate Car costs about £90 for one way and £136 for a return and has capacity for four passengers, two large suitcases and two hand luggage.
Tesla Model Y
The Tesla costs about £99 for one way and £149 for a return and has capacity for three passengers, two large suitcases and one hand luggage.
8 Seater Minibus
The Minibus costs about £143 for one way and £214 for a return and has capacity for eight passengers, eight large suitcases and eight hand luggage.
Uber
Uber prices can fluctuate depending on demand and the Uber taxi can sometimes be pre-booked through the app.
UberX
An UberX has capacity for up to four people and costs around £24.95 for a one way plus the Drop & Go charge.
Comfort
A Comfort Uber has capacity for up to four people and costs around £28.32 for a one way plus the Drop & Go charge.
UberXL
An UberXL has capacity for up to six people and costs around £32.54 for a one way plus the Drop & Go charge.
Exec
A Exec Uber has capacity for up to four people and costs around £40.31 for a one way plus the Drop & Go charge.
What is the cost of travelling by bus to Bristol Airport?
The Bristol Flyer (A1) runs regularly everyday from Bristol Bus Station to Bristol Airport.
The bus start running from Bristol Bus Station at 2.10am each day, and run up to every 12 minutes until 12.45am.
The journey can take anywhere between half hour to an hour depending on the time of day and traffic.
Tickets cost £9 for an adult (16+) single and £15 for a return, £6 for a child single and £9 for a return, £25 for family return (two adults and two children aged 16 or under), £7 for a student single and £10 for a student return.
What is the cost of parking at Bristol Airport?
Travelling with your own can often be the most comfortable option; you can pack your luggage the night before an early flight and are not dependent on public transport arriving on time.
But how much does it cost to park at Bristol Airport?
Bristol Airport has two long stay long stay parking areas: the Silver Zone Car Park and the Multi-Storey Car Park.
Both cost £60 for 24 hours or less, £115 for two days, £165 for three days,£210 for four days and £40 per day thereafter.
What is the cheapest way to travel to Bristol Airport?
Overall, the cheapest way to get to the airport is by using the A1 Bristol Flyer, especially if you are travelling by yourself.
However, if you are travelling as a group of four adults, Bristol Airport Taxi and AA Taxi Bristol offered the best prices, £38 (or £9.50 per person) and £39 (or £9.75 per person). The taxi also provides the convenience of being direct and faster and the security of a guaranteed seat.
An Uber can also be cheaper alternative if you are travelling as a group of four or more adults, however, the Ubers can not always be pre-booked from the app and prices can fluctuate depending on demand and availability, so they are not always the most reliable option.