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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
US$45.21
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 terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, walking past 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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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$49.72
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 terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, walking past 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
5
US$44.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
Drop-off information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
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Kia K4
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$49.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
Drop-off information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$60.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
Drop-off information
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Vale Of Glamorgan
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MG ZS
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$61.25
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 terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, walking past 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Electric
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$63.91
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 terminal and take a short walk straight ahead, walking past 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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:36 on 01/08/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 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
US$90 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
US$1.94 per litre or US$7.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.83 per litre or US$6.93 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$2.67 per litre or US$10.11 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 US$32.00 per day43.8 km / 27.22 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at US$40.57 per day53.2 km / 33.06 miles
- Exeter Airportstarting at US$42.77 per day73.8 km / 45.86 miles
- Southampton Cruise Terminal144.5 km / 89.79 miles
- Southampton Airportstarting at US$38.49 per day147.2 km / 91.47 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at US$23.23 per day160.6 km / 99.79 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at US$41.30 per day166.2 km / 103.27 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at US$49.54 per day199 km / 123.65 miles
- London Airport Heathrowstarting at US$26.78 per day200 km / 124.27 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at US$46.61 per day210.6 km / 130.86 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at US$31.70 per day212.1 km / 131.79 miles
- London Putney Bridgestarting at US$61.58 per day217.2 km / 134.96 miles
- London Cricklewood217.4 km / 135.09 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at US$25.30 per day217.9 km / 135.4 miles
- London Fulhamstarting at US$52.26 per day217.9 km / 135.4 miles
- London Paddington Railway Stationstarting at US$43.12 per day219.8 km / 136.58 miles
- London Edgware Roadstarting at US$68.67 per day220.2 km / 136.83 miles
- London Gatwick Airportstarting at US$33.32 per day221.1 km / 137.39 miles
- London Euston Railway Stationstarting at US$48.42 per day222.8 km / 138.44 miles
- London St Pancras Railway Stationstarting at US$42.12 per day223.4 km / 138.81 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Budget
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
B
Enterprise
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
C
Avis
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
D
National
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
E
Routes Car Rental
Car Hire Centre, Cardiff, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD
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 US$57 | A good deal US$90 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cardiff Airport
US$101
US$51
US$0
US$45
in January
Jan
US$41
in February
Feb
US$50
in March
Mar
US$92
in April
Apr
US$56
in May
May
US$38
in June
Jun
US$84
in July
Jul
US$63
in August
Aug
US$53
in September
Sep
US$91
in October
Oct
US$40
in November
Nov
US$66
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Cardiff Airport is June — when the average price for a hire is US$38.24 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 58% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is US$91.97 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Cardiff Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.8
1.4
0
0.1 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.2 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
2 times in August
Aug
2.5 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.5 times 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
4 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Keddy, Enterprise, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, people Carriers, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$86 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Budget | MG 3 | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | Small car |
| Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
US$90
Lowest daily price
US$86
Total cars available
8
Top 5 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2026
Budget
8.5
Very Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
US$86–US$94
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
Enterprise
8.4
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
US$86–US$94
per day
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
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
National
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.7
US$86–US$94
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
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
US$86–US$94
per day
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
+4403445446047
Show 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
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
US$86–US$94
per day
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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