In 2008, Bournemouth Airport, situated just six and a half kilometres from Bournemouth was rated third best airport in the world by the Daily Telegraph Travel Awards. The airport is growing fast and now serves over a million passengers a year with flights to Western Europe, North America, Northern Africa and the Caribbean.

With just one terminal building, the check-in desks are directly inside the main entrance, and the Arrivals hall can be found on the right of the terminal building. Bournemouth Airport has a range of facilities such as duty-free and regular shopping, budget car rental, banking with currency exchange, meals and refreshments and baby changing facilities.

While the airport has no business centre there are plenty of Wi-Fi hotspots where you can connect your laptop throughout the airport as well as an Internet and games café. The airport prides itself on its commitment to assisting those with disabilities. Parking, wheelchair access, assistance with aircraft boarding and easy-access toilets are available.

Short and long term parking is available and can be pre-booked online. Cheap car hire at Bournemouth Airport can be arranged at the car hire counters. Bournemouth’s famous, award-winning, sandy beaches are just minutes away. You can enjoy all kinds of water sports or just relax and soak up the sun.

Bournemouth is a vibrant, seaside town in the south of England (voted best beach in the UK). Cheap car hire at Bournemouth Airport will enable you to tour this fascinating and picturesque region, soak up the sun, visit historic sites, museums, galleries and relax in the beautiful countryside.