ALAMO Car Rental at Bristol Airport

Although Bristol and nearby Bath Spa have a multitude of attractions to offer, no visit to Bristol would really be complete without a trip into rural Somerset. Alamo at Bristol Airport can supply many different makes of vehicle at competitive prices.

Hiring a car for the duration of the stay is a great idea, as Somerset has many historical gems tucked away in its beautiful hilly landscape that are quite difficult to get to by public transport. Alamo is just one of many car rental companies at Bristol Airport.

Alamo car hire at Bristol Airport can supply cars like the Economy class, 3-door Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 for example, which may not have air condition, but can take 4 passengers and 2 large pieces of luggage. The car features air bags, power steering and anti-lock brakes.

The Midsize category from Alamo includes cars like the 5-door Skoda Octavia 1.6, which can seat up to 5 passengers and has room in the boot for 4 pieces of luggage. This car does have air conditioning and features power steering, anti-lock brakes and manual transmission.

The Compact range from Alamo Bristol Airport includes cars like the 5-door Vauxhall Astra 1.6, which can seat 5 people and has space in the rear for 2 pieces of luggage. The car features air conditioning, automatic transmission, power steering and air bags and is supplied as a hatchback edition.

Additional extras such as child booster seats can be rented from £8.33 per day, while infant seats cost from £9.16 per day, the same as seats for toddlers. Satellite navigation systems cost from £10.83 per day.

Alamo can also supply small vans like the Vauxhall Zafira 1.8, which doesn't have air conditioning, but plenty of space for passengers and their luggage. Included in the rental of all Alamo cars are damage and theft liability waiver, unlimited mileage and vehicle licence fees.

Among the market towns well worth a visit are Bridgewater and Yeovil. For centuries Yeovil has been a traditional market town, even if nowadays its lively streets are lined with a blend of conventional High Street retailers and independent shops, offering everything from arts and crafts, souvenirs, fashion and accessories to pottery and delicatessen.

Visitors are greeted by the Willowman monument on the M5 long before they've reached lively Bridgewater. The town's history dates back more than 1,000 years thanks to its strategic position on the lowest bridging point on the River Parrett. Today visitors prefer to take a stroll along the River Parrett Trail or cruise sedately in a barge down the river than consider their strategic advantages.

The Bridgewater Guy Fawkes carnival best encompasses the spirit of the town's inhabitants: justly famous for being the largest illuminated procession in the world, this lively celebration with music, dance, good food and drink is staged at the beginning of November every year.

Local history is showcased at the Blake Museum and other exhibits of the town's past as a port and commercial center can be found in the wonderful architecture displayed in Castle Street, King Square and Cornhill as well as the historic Bridgewater Docks.

With excellent and interest shopping facilities, wonderful food and drink, fine restaurants and historic inns, Bridgewater is also a great destination for a day trip.