Car Rental Guernsey Airport

Guernsey Airport is located around three miles southwest of St Peter's Port, the island's capital. A new terminal building was constructed in the early 2000s, enabling the airport to handle more than one million passengers each year. The airport is served by passenger flights from the UK and Europe, many of which operate as seasonal charters.

Budget airline, Flybe, and Aurigny Air Services, operate most of the flights from France and the UK mainland. Air Berlin operates some services that could be useful to US travelers. It operates seasonal flights from Dusseldorf, in Germany. Additionally, Blue Islands operates flights from large European airports in Geneva and Zurich.

Guernsey is only a small island, around 25 square miles in area. In this case, cheap car rental in Guernsey Airport could be an ideal way to explore the island. On arrival, most travelers head to St Peter Port, which is a good place to start any exploration of Guernsey. There are some excellent bars along the waterfront, while those who prefer cafés can enjoy a traditional Guernsey cream tea.

Given the short distance to France, food in Guernsey has a significant French influence. Food can be expensive, but is usually of the highest quality. Farther afield, travelers might like to visit one of the other Channel Islands, such as Jersey or Sark. Travelers can get to them with car rental in Guernsey Airport, on one of the island's regular ferry departures.

On departing Guernsey, travelers are able to return to the airport with car rental in Guernsey Airport. While waiting for a flight, travelers can relax in the airport's café, which offers excellent food and coffee. More food is available at Guernsey Airport's Food Village, while Guernsey Airport's duty-free shop offers all the usual tax-free goods, seven days a week.