Car hire Guernsey Airport

Guernsey Airport is located in the parish of Forest, less than five kilometres from the town of St Peter Port, and is the island's only airport. Four airlines operate here, with flights running to and from Germany, England, the Netherlands and Spain. Around 900,000 passengers are handled here every year, but the airport has capacity for over one million yearly passengers.

Airport Facilities

The airport has only one terminal. Public car parking is on hand for 275 cars. Duty-free shopping can be found in the departure lounge, and there is an airport shop that sells confectionary, gifts, books, newspapers, tobacco and more. Dining facilities exist on both floors of the terminal, with a café bar on the upper floor and a food village on the ground floor.

Car Hire Guernsey Airport

A frequent bus service runs from the airport and taxis, which can be pre-booked, are available from the forecourt. Travellers wanting the independence to travel around the island should take advantage of car hire in Guernsey Airport. Europcar and AVIS both have desks in the airport concourse, but customers should compare car hire online before travelling here in order to find the best packages.

Driving

The airport is connected to many main roads, so travellers who use car rental in Guernsey Airport will have easy access to locations such as Torteval, St Peter Port, St Martin and the north of the island. The roads are narrow so extra care should be taken, while parking is widely available all over the island.

Things To See and Do

The coast of Guernsey has many great beaches, and a car is the best way to access them. One of these beaches is Cobo Bay, on the west coast, which is known for having the best fish and chips on the island. This local place to eat is a must-try for any visitor. There are also many stunning nature reserves, interesting museums, ancient sites and relics of WWII that can be explored.

Best Time To Visit

April and July are the most popular months for Guernsey's tourism, but July is the optimum time. During this month, the island is in full bloom and visitors can even see puffins if they hop over to Herm Island. The winter months see minimum temperatures of around 7°C and there can be winds from the Arctic which make conditions uncomfortable. However, winters are generally quite mild and many people choose to visit during this period.