Car hire in Cardiff, United Kingdom

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There are 23 car hire providers in Cardiff. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Cardiff

Hiring a car in Cardiff: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyKeddy By Europcar
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$154
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Cardiff

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Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Cardiff will set you back around $154 per day or $309 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Cardiff is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Cardiff are currently Avis and Budget.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cardiff is currently December.
On average, around $309. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Cardiff is $296.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a whole month is $2,775. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Cardiff, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Cardiff that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Cardiff.
Most places – Cardiff included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $86 per day. The average price per day is around $145.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Keddy By Europcar, Budget and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Cardiff.