Car Hire at Cardiff Airport

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Cardiff Airport, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€33.24 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
€37.23 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
€40.31 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€48.66 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
€57.42 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
€91.99 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€87.71 per day
Premium Elite
Mercedes Benz CLA or comparable
Mercedes Benz CLA
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€90.66 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:03 on 14/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
€61 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
€1.65 per litre or €6.23 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.58 per litre or €5.97 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€2.30 per litre or €8.69 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.5
  • Getting to the airport 8.4
  • Check-in and departures 8.6
  • Facilities and services 7.2
  • Wi-Fi 7.0
  • Dining and car hire services 7.0
  • Lounge 7.0

Cardiff Airport (CWL)

  • IATA: CWL
  • ICAO: EGFF
  • Name: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
  • Distance from the city centre: 9.9 miles / 16 km

Top 20 locations near Cardiff Airport

  1. Bristol Airport starting at €27.63 per day
    43.8 km / 27.2 miles
  2. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at €36.62 per day
    53.2 km / 33.1 miles
  3. Exeter Airport starting at €33.74 per day
    73.8 km / 45.9 miles
  4. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    144.5 km / 89.8 miles
  5. Southampton Airport starting at €33.03 per day
    147.2 km / 91.5 miles
  6. Birmingham Airport starting at €21.78 per day
    160.6 km / 99.8 miles
  7. Reading East starting at €42.34 per day
    166.2 km / 103.3 miles
  8. London Heathrow Airport starting at €27.47 per day
    200 km / 124.3 miles
  9. East Midlands Airport starting at €24.08 per day
    210.6 km / 130.9 miles
  10. Luton Airport starting at €27.59 per day
    212.1 km / 131.8 miles
  11. London Putney Bridge starting at €52.17 per day
    217.2 km / 135 miles
  12. London Cricklewood starting at €49.70 per day
    217.4 km / 135.1 miles
  13. Liverpool Airport starting at €30.14 per day
    217.9 km / 135.4 miles
  14. London Fulham starting at €33.83 per day
    217.9 km / 135.4 miles
  15. London Paddington Railway Station starting at €42.08 per day
    219.8 km / 136.6 miles
  16. London Edgware Road starting at €41.06 per day
    220.2 km / 136.8 miles
  17. London Gatwick Airport starting at €29.59 per day
    221.1 km / 137.4 miles
  18. London Euston Railway Station starting at €40.52 per day
    222.8 km / 138.4 miles
  19. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at €41.11 per day
    223.4 km / 138.8 miles
  20. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at €40.52 per day
    223.8 km / 139.1 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Cardiff Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Cardiff Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cardiff Airport
€13.14
January
€22.15
February
€42.16
March
€67.81
April
€62.15
May
€38.30
June
€44.56
July
€34.69
August
€61.72
September
€41.57
October
€46.20
November
€29.37
December
The best month to hire a car at Cardiff Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is €13.14 per day. This is 69% less than the yearly average and 81% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is €67.81 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Cardiff Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in October, the average hire length is 26 days, while in March, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days at Cardiff Airport
6
January
6
February
5
March
6
April
5
May
8
June
5
July
7
August
14
September
26
October
5
November
17
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Cardiff Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Cardiff Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in April in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Cardiff Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
88%
January
71%
February
124%
March
194%
April
141%
May
141%
June
53%
July
35%
August
124%
September
106%
October
71%
November
53%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Budget, Keddy, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price €33 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Budget Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Budget Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Keddy MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Avis Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Enterprise Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Vauxhall Corsa 5 2 Small cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
8 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€60.90
Lowest daily price
€33.24
Total cars available
236

Top 8 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 5 reviews
01446712837
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
€36 - €131
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+4403713843404
Car Hire Centre
€33 - €192
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+4403713843404
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
€38 - €224
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
+4403445446047
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
€46 - €142
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 18:00
Tue:
09:30 - 18:00
Wed:
09:30 - 18:00
Thu:
09:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 - 18:00
Sat:
09:30 - 18:00
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
01446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
€39 - €200
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 3 reviews
+4403445446006
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
€48 - €119
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 18:00
Tue:
09:30 - 18:00
Wed:
09:30 - 18:00
Thu:
09:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 - 18:00
Sat:
09:30 - 18:00
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 1 review
+441446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
€44 - €200
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+443713843404
Car Hire Centre, Cardiff, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD
€44 - €200
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30

Our clients highly recommend us

14 Jul 2025
Easy to use,
Easy to use,
Kevin
14 Jul 2025
easy and fast
easy and fast
Aleksander Żegarski
14 Jul 2025
Great service
Easy to pick up and drop off. Car was in good shape. No issues at all! I appreciated that when picking up the car, the rep made sure I knew how to adjust the seat, turn on lights, etc. Really great service in both Rijeka and Pula. It was a little tricky to find where to go when dropping off the car in Pula, since we had picked up in another city.
Sara L
14 Jul 2025
ALL OK AS EXPECTED
ALL OK AS EXPECTED
My travel your travel
14 Jul 2025
Fast booking
Fast booking, good prices
Andrea Oliveri
14 Jul 2025
Good valur for price
The whole process was very simple, clear, and trustworthy. We got a good price for renting a car.
Santiago Raices
14 Jul 2025
Excellent!!!
Excellent!!!
Marco Rollo
14 Jul 2025
good prices and choices
good prices and choices
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14 Jul 2025
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14 Jul 2025
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Hector Ponce Medina
14 Jul 2025
Easy to use interface
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14 Jul 2025
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ANDREY NOVAKOV
14 Jul 2025
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Great price.
Oscar Briceno
14 Jul 2025
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Simple & straight forward plus this is second time booked with Drive a matic as they were fantastic when we were here in 2024
Dominic
14 Jul 2025
It’s fast to make reservations
It’s fast to make reservations
Jihyun Park
14 Jul 2025
Thank you Olga (DiscoverCars)
I want to thank Olga for her outstanding and thoughtful support. She went above and beyond to help me resolve my booking issue, even though it fell outside the usual policy. Her genuine care and professionalism really stood out, showing DiscoverCars’ strong commitment to excellent customer service.
Leonard Chua

Cardiff Airport (CWL)

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