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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from $59

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 6/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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 4 July 2025.

At $59/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 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

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:

Fiat 500$59/day
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Fiat 500
Suzuki Baleno$65/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Baleno

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 $133. Data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Cardiff. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Fiat 500$59/day
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A/C
Fiat 500
Suzuki Baleno$65/day
2
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A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Kia Stonic$71/day
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A/C
Kia Stonic

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 $54/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 22% 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.

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 $46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 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 $46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$46

February

$56

March

$66

April

$82

May

$86

June

$81

July

$89

August

$81

September

$72

October

$71

November

$64

December

$81

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Kia Cee'd or similar).

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 4 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cardiff, including Budget, Europcar and Hertz in Cardiff. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review2 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

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews4 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 4 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in Cardiff for about $1,168 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 August, 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 4 July 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 ($59+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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