Car Hire at Cardiff Airport

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Cardiff Airport, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 24.72 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 26.13 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£ 30.71 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Hyundai Tucson or comparable
Hyundai Tucson
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
£ 39.80 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 145.39 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 35.62 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Full-size Van
Ford Galaxy or comparable
Ford Galaxy
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 50.00 / per day
Cardiff Airport Car Hire
Luxury Van
Ford Tourneo or comparable
Ford Tourneo
  • 9
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 71.43 / 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 12:05 on 2023-12-04.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 53 per day
Average car hire length
6 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 gasoline price
£ 1.54 per litre or £ 5.83 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.53 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.65 per litre or £ 6.25 / 1 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 Destinations around Cardiff Airport

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    43.8 km / 27.2 miles away
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  3. Car Hire at Exeter Airport starting at £ 29.46 per day
    73.8 km / 45.9 miles away
  4. Car Hire at Southampton Airport starting at £ 24.22 per day
    147.2 km / 91.5 miles away
  5. Car Hire at Birmingham Airport starting at £ 14.75 per day
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  6. Car Hire in Reading East starting at £ 25.59 per day
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  7. Car Hire in Downtown Uxbridge starting at £ 26.85 per day
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  8. Car Hire at London Airport Heathrow starting at £ 8.76 per day
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  9. Car Hire at East Midlands Airport starting at £ 13.98 per day
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  10. Car Hire at Luton Airport starting at £ 11.18 per day
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  11. Car Hire in London Cricklewood starting at £ 26.97 per day
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  12. Car Hire at Liverpool Airport starting at £ 11.61 per day
    217.9 km / 135.4 miles away
  13. Car Hire in London Fulham starting at £ 13.76 per day
    217.9 km / 135.4 miles away
  14. 219.8 km / 136.6 miles away
  15. Car Hire in London Edgware Road starting at £ 13.07 per day
    220.2 km / 136.8 miles away
  16. Car Hire at London Airport Gatwick starting at £ 10.92 per day
    221.1 km / 137.4 miles away
  17. Car Hire at London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 23.96 per day
    222.8 km / 138.4 miles away
  18. 223.4 km / 138.8 miles away
  19. 223.8 km / 139.1 miles away
  20. Car Hire at Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 14.03 per day
    224.0 km / 139.2 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Cardiff Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cardiff Airport
£ 27.24
January
£ 39.05
February
£ 27.59
March
£ 60.76
April
May
£ 102.52
June
£ 108.43
July
£ 53.65
August
£ 62.33
September
£ 36.64
October
£ 49.81
November
£ 66.20
December
The best month to hire a car at Cardiff Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 27.24 per day. This is 53% less than the yearly average and 75% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 108.43 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’s the usual hire length for renters at Cardiff Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 18 days, while in April, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Cardiff Airport
18
January
6
February
3
March
2
April
May
17
June
5
July
6
August
11
September
3
October
4
November
5
December

Which 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 at Cardiff Airport in June in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly searches at Cardiff Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
122%
January
61%
February
31%
March
31%
April
May
183%
June
153%
July
92%
August
92%
September
122%
October
92%
November
122%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, National, Budget
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, Premium cars
Lowest price £ 25 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Avis Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Mercedes C Class 5 2 Premium cars
Alamo Volvo XC60 5 3 SUVs
Enterprise Volvo XC60 5 3 SUVs
National Opel Corsa 4 3 Small cars
Budget Hyundai i10 3 1 Small cars
National Vauxhall Insignia 4 4 Large cars
Avis Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
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Lowest rated company
Easirent
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£ 52.98
Lowest daily price
£ 24.72
Total cars available
181

Top 8 Hire Companies at Cardiff Airport in 2023

Alamo
Alamo
Outstanding 8.9 / 4 reviews
01446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
£ 25 - £ 250
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.8 / 3 reviews
01446712837
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
£ 25 - £ 250
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
+4403445446047
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
£ 25 - £ 145
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
Keddy
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
+4403713843404
Car Hire Centre
£ 64
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
National
National
Outstanding 8.5 / 1 reviews
+441446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
£ 27 - £ 254
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.5
+4403713843404
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
£ 76
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.2 / 1 reviews
+4403445446006
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
£ 25 - £ 145
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
Easirent
Easirent
Great 7.9 / 10 reviews
01446500810
Holiday Inn Express
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
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