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Cardiff car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

$3.68

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$33
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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 67 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $59/day on average when booked 67 days ahead, which saves you 24% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Cardiff?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cardiff is keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.7
Hertz
Hertz
9.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.3

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 $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $97 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 $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $97 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$57

February

$70

March

$72

April

$85

May

$84

June

$91

July

$97

August

$94

September

$80

October

$72

November

$60

December

$77

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?

In Cardiff, Avis, YourRent, and Budget have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Cardiff

keddy by Europcar

5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Sixt

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

Avis

2 locations
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YourRent

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from U-Save, booked on Aug. 22.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Cardiff for about $444 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 does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Cardiff is $1,901 ($63/day) on average.

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