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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from $52
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cardiff with a pick-up date of 30/9 and drop-off date of 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Cardiff
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cardiff and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 September 2025.
At $52/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Cardiff in the past week. Out of 16 car hire agencies operating in Cardiff, there are, in total, 30 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
$52+
People mover
$184+
Mini
$50+
Luxury
$161+
Compact SUV
$54+
Luxury SUV
$175+
Compare car rental deals in Cardiff by type
Here are the best Cardiff small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cardiff SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$52/day
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Best car rental deals found in Cardiff
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cardiff. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cardiff with an average daily rate of $119. Data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
Holden Barina$52/day
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Ford Puma$55/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross$66/day
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Cheapflights insights for Cardiff car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cardiff, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cardiff?
Book your rental car in Cardiff 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $58/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Cardiff?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cardiff is Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 2 reviews). Europcar (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
9.7
Europcar
9.0
Hertz
9.0
Sixt
7.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cardiff?
At Cardiff, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $47. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cardiff, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $47. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$47
February
$58
March
$68
April
$86
May
$88
June
$86
July
$102
August
$90
September
$76
October
$75
November
$66
December
$83
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?
keddy by Europcar has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Cardiff at 4.
Top rental agencies in Cardiff
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cardiff known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cardiff. Reviews were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Budget
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
8.8
Overall
9.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.4
Europcar
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Hertz
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
9.0
Sixt
1 location
Dollar
1 location
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.6
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/drop-off
4.6
Value
4.6
keddy by Europcar
5 locations
Avis
2 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Cardiff for about $433 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cardiff?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Cardiff for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Cardiff for a weekend?
It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Cardiff, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cardiff in October, prices are $0 per day on average.
Car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Cardiff. Deals were last updated on 1 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($40+).
Electric
$40+
Hybrid
$43+
Petrol/Diesel
$42+