Car Hire at Cardiff Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
£18.08 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
£21.12 per day
Intermediate
Kia Sportage or comparable
£40.85 per day
Compact
Peugeot 2008 or comparable
£44.67 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
£24.68 per day
Luxury Elite SUV
Mercedes Benz EQE or comparable
£64.54 per day
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
£19.47 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
£20.92 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:36 on 12/06/2025. 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
£32 per day
Average car hire length
9 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.98 per litre or £7.50 per gallon
Airport information
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
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43.8 km / 27.2 miles
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53.2 km / 33.1 miles
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73.8 km / 45.9 miles
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144.5 km / 89.8 miles
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147.2 km / 91.5 miles
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160.6 km / 99.8 miles
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166.2 km / 103.3 miles
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200 km / 124.3 miles
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210.6 km / 130.9 miles
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212.1 km / 131.8 miles
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217.2 km / 135 miles
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217.4 km / 135.1 miles
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222.8 km / 138.4 miles
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223.4 km / 138.8 miles
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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
The best month to hire a car at Cardiff Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £11.15 per day. This is 68% less than the yearly average and 81% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £57.52 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.
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
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 July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Cardiff Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Keddy, Alamo, Enterprise, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £18 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 |
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avis | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Budget | Kia Sportage | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
8 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£31.79
Lowest daily price
£18.08
Total cars available
29
Top 8 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2025
Alamo
01446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
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
Enterprise
01446712837
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
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
Europcar
+4403713843404
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
£21 - £65
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
+4403445446047
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
£35 - £64
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
Keddy
+4403713843404
Car Hire Centre
£18 - £35
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
Budget
+4403445446006
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
£41 - £70
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
+441446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
£41 - £70
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
+443713843404
Car Hire Centre, Cardiff, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD
£41 - £70
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
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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