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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£35.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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MG HS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£38.71
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
2
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Citroen C3
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
4
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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Vauxhall Corsa
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£30.06
per day
Free cancellation
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
Exit the terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, passing the terminal on your left, towards the Car Hire building.
Drop-off information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
£37.58
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Vauxhall Crossland
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£39.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Vauxhall Crossland
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£39.18
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
£39.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
£39.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
Exit the terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, passing the terminal on your left, towards the Car Hire building.
Drop-off information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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MG HS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£40.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
£41.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
The rental desk is located in the Terminal.
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact Crossover
Manual
5
A/C
4
£41.14
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£41.33
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff International Airport
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£42.68
per day
Free cancellation
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff International Airport
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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£43.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Mercedes Benz GLB
or similar Standard Elite Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£113.40
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class
or similar Standard Elite Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£113.40
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
Exit the terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, passing the terminal on your left, towards the Car Hire building.
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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Mercedes Benz GLB
or similar Standard Elite Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£115.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport
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Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 5+2
or similar Standard Elite Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£115.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
Exit the terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, passing the terminal on your left, towards the Car Hire building.
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Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top 20 locations near Cardiff Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Cardiff Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£44 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
£1.44 per litre or £5.45 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
Score
10 / 10
Airport information
Name
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
IATA
CWL
ICAO
EGFF
Distance from the city centre
9.9 miles / 16 km
Overall rating
7.5 / 10
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
Top 20 locations near Cardiff Airport
- Bristol Airportstarting at £9.77 per day43.8 km / 27.22 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at £27.53 per day53.2 km / 33.06 miles
- Exeter Airportstarting at £20.33 per day73.8 km / 45.86 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at £11.90 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at £10.50 per day160.6 km / 99.79 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at £24.11 per day166.2 km / 103.27 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at £25.88 per day199 km / 123.65 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at £8.95 per day200 km / 124.27 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at £16.79 per day210.6 km / 130.86 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £10.41 per day212.1 km / 131.79 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at £21.73 per day217.2 km / 134.96 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at £12.93 per day217.9 km / 135.4 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at £31.44 per day217.9 km / 135.4 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at £12.27 per day219.8 km / 136.58 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at £11.10 per day220.2 km / 136.83 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at £8.08 per day221.1 km / 137.39 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at £28.96 per day222.8 km / 138.44 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at £11.84 per day223.4 km / 138.81 miles
- London Kings Cross Railway Stationstarting at £25.91 per day223.8 km / 139.06 miles
- Waterloo Railway Stationstarting at £26.08 per day224 km / 139.19 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
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B
Enterprise
Cardiff Airport Drop-off, Barry CF62 3BD, United Kingdom
C
Budget
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
D
Avis
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
E
National
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When to book at Cardiff Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month April | ||
| Average price £47 | A good deal £37 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cardiff Airport
£73
£37
£0
£33
in January
Jan
£29
in February
Feb
£36
in March
Mar
£66
in April
Apr
£41
in May
May
£28
in June
Jun
£53
in July
Jul
£57
in August
Aug
£31
in September
Sep
£60
in October
Oct
£32
in November
Nov
£41
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Cardiff Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is £27.62 per day. This is 41% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £66.43 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.
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 May in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Cardiff Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2
1
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.8 times in February
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
1.8 times in May
May
1.4 times in June
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
0.2 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Cardiff Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in January the average hire period is 16 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Cardiff Airport
18
9
0
16 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, National, Enterprise, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £30 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | Small car |
| National | Volkswagen Multivan | 4 | Van |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 30 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during June, starting at £28 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at £66. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Cardiff Airport is May, while the least popular month is January.
Cardiff Airport hosts: Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, National, Avis, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Cardiff Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Cardiff Airport typically operate from 08:00-18:00.
Picking up a rental car at Cardiff Airport (CWL) is typically 26.46% more expensive than in Cardiff (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£44
Lowest daily price
£30
Total cars available
27
Top 6 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2026
Alamo
8.8
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
£18–£256
per day
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
01446712837
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
12:00-18:00
Enterprise
8.6
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
£24–£84
per day
Cardiff Airport Drop-off, Barry CF62 3BD, United Kingdom
+441446712837
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Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
12:00-18:00
Budget
8.5
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.8
£30–£97
per day
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
+4403445446006
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
National
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.6
£22–£438
per day
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
+441446712837
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
12:00-18:00
Avis
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.6
£35–£97
per day
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
+4403445446047
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-18:00
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
Car Hire Centre, Cardiff, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD
+443713843404
Show 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
09:00-18:00
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