Car Hire in Cardiff

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
£ 25.08 per day
Cardiff Roath Car Hire
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 28.41 per day
Cardiff Roath Car Hire
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 33.39 per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Ford S-Max 5+2 or comparable
Ford S-Max 5+2
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 64.00 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 64.65 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Minivan
Ford Galaxy or comparable
Ford Galaxy
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£ 69.82 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 64.65 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 71.12 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:21 on 2023-03-20.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
44
Average car hire price
£ 42.62 / per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
97 km/h
60 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.54 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.65 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 / 1 liter

One-way Car Hire in Cardiff

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Cardiff and drop off in another city include:

  • From Cardiff to London - 58 offers from £ 29.41 per day
  • From Cardiff to Aberdeen - 45 offers from £ 33.14 per day

Top 20 Cities near Cardiff

  1. London Car Hire starting at £ 20.03 per day
    252.8 km / 157.1 miles away
  2. Edinburgh Car Hire starting at £ 33.56 per day
    506.3 km / 314.6 miles away
  3. Gatwick Car Hire starting at £ 15.75 per day
    221.1 km / 137.4 miles away
  4. Manchester Car Hire starting at £ 24.05 per day
    229.4 km / 142.5 miles away
  5. Glasgow Car Hire starting at £ 22.25 per day
    502.7 km / 312.4 miles away
  6. Luton Car Hire starting at £ 34.71 per day
    209.7 km / 130.3 miles away
  7. Belfast Car Hire starting at £ 21.09 per day
    396.1 km / 246.1 miles away
  8. Liverpool Car Hire starting at £ 19.01 per day
    224.5 km / 139.5 miles away
  9. Birmingham Car Hire starting at £ 13.17 per day
    160.6 km / 99.8 miles away
  10. Bristol Car Hire starting at £ 14.38 per day
    43.8 km / 27.2 miles away
  11. Inverness Car Hire starting at £ 26.51 per day
    684.9 km / 425.6 miles away
  12. Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 36.25 per day
    419.5 km / 260.6 miles away
  13. Leeds Car Hire starting at £ 19.18 per day
    297.1 km / 184.6 miles away
  14. Southampton Car Hire starting at £ 34.71 per day
    146.0 km / 90.7 miles away
  15. Crawley Car Hire starting at £ 15.90 per day
    222.5 km / 138.3 miles away
  16. Aberdeen Car Hire starting at £ 42.56 per day
    649.9 km / 403.8 miles away
  17. Croydon Car Hire starting at £ 44.10 per day
    224.2 km / 139.3 miles away
  18. Exeter Car Hire starting at £ 36.13 per day
    73.8 km / 45.9 miles away
  19. Bournemouth Car Hire starting at £ 31.75 per day
    125.3 km / 77.9 miles away
  20. Chester Car Hire starting at £ 23.51 per day
    201.8 km / 125.4 miles away

Top 20 Destinations around Cardiff

  1. Cardiff Airport Car Hire starting at £ 48.66 per day
    13.5 km / 8.4 miles away
  2. Bristol Airport Car Hire starting at £ 14.38 per day
    34.4 km / 21.4 miles away
  3. Bristol Temple Meads Railway station Car Hire starting at £ 48.80 per day
    42.2 km / 26.2 miles away
  4. Exeter Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.13 per day
    83.3 km / 51.8 miles away
  5. Southampton Airport Car Hire starting at £ 35.81 per day
    140.1 km / 87.1 miles away
  6. Birmingham Airport Car Hire starting at £ 13.17 per day
    147.3 km / 91.5 miles away
  7. Reading East Car Hire starting at £ 31.75 per day
    155.2 km / 96.4 miles away
  8. London Airport Heathrow Car Hire starting at £ 19.53 per day
    188.9 km / 117.4 miles away
  9. East Midlands Airport Car Hire starting at £ 33.65 per day
    197.5 km / 122.7 miles away
  10. Luton Airport Car Hire starting at £ 16.44 per day
    199.6 km / 124.0 miles away
  11. London Cricklewood Car Hire starting at £ 33.22 per day
    206.0 km / 128.0 miles away
  12. London Fulham Car Hire starting at £ 54.79 per day
    206.9 km / 128.5 miles away
  13. Liverpool Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.24 per day
    208.5 km / 129.5 miles away
  14. London Paddington Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 21.55 per day
    208.6 km / 129.6 miles away
  15. London Edgware Road Car Hire starting at £ 21.55 per day
    209.0 km / 129.9 miles away
  16. London Airport Gatwick Car Hire starting at £ 15.75 per day
    211.5 km / 131.4 miles away
  17. London Euston Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 36.94 per day
    211.6 km / 131.5 miles away
  18. London St Pancras Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 48.69 per day
    212.1 km / 131.8 miles away
  19. London Kings Cross Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 46.30 per day
    212.5 km / 132.0 miles away
  20. Waterloo Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 24.45 per day
    212.8 km / 132.3 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cardiff?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cardiff fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cardiff
£ 28.30
January
£ 31.25
February
£ 41.09
March
£ 131.32
April
£ 99.43
May
£ 72.78
June
£ 88.74
July
£ 66.05
August
£ 95.70
September
£ 47.13
October
£ 74.58
November
£ 68.54
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cardiff is January with prices starting at £ 28.30 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is April with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 131.32. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 70. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cardiff?

Hirers picking up a car in Cardiff keep them for an average of 14 days during in January, while those picking up their cars in March keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length in Cardiff
14
January
11
February
4
March
4
April
6
May
8
June
6
July
7
August
4
September
8
October
6
November
5
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cardiff?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Cardiff is July, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cardiff by Monthly Searches
124%
January
103%
February
41%
March
103%
April
62%
May
124%
June
166%
July
124%
August
62%
September
83%
October
83%
November
124%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, National
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers, SUVs
Lowest price £ 25 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Hertz Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Volvo XC60 5 3 SUVs
Enterprise Ford Galaxy 5 2 People Carriers

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Toyota Aygo
6 June 2022
Lake District- incredible views and the little car kept up with all of the hills and adventures perfectly!

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.81 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
7.85 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 42.62
Lowest daily price
£ 25.08
Total cars available
126

Top 8 Hire Companies in Cardiff in 2023

Alamo
Alamo
Outstanding 8.8 / 3 reviews
1 location
£ 43 - £ 109
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
2 locations
£ 44 - £ 109
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
2 locations
£ 26 - £ 38
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
£ 25 - £ 42
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.6
2 locations
£ 33 - £ 47
National
National
Outstanding 8.4 / 1 reviews
1 location
£ 47 - £ 118
Easirent
Easirent
Great 7.8 / 10 reviews
1 location

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