Popular car types in Wales
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Wales and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Economy
$60+
Compact
$66+
Intermediate
$87+
People mover
$160+
Full-size SUV
$91+
Mini
$56+
Premium
$88+
Luxury
$131+
Compact SUV
$67+
Intermediate SUV
$70+
Cheapflights insights for Wales car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wales, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Wales?
To get the best deal on car hire in Wales, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $66, which is about 26% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Wales?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Wales is Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 2 reviews). Europcar (rated 9.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Wales?
At Wales, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $98 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 Wales, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $98 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$65
February
$76
March
$79
April
$91
May
$95
June
$98
July
$95
August
$94
September
$83
October
$84
November
$77
December
$89
What car do most people hire in Wales?
Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Wales. Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Wales?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Wales at 7.
Top rental agencies in Wales
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wales. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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keddy by Europcar
Free2Move
Sunnycars
Avis
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Wales for a week from Europcar?
From Europcar you can hire a car in Wales from about $406 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Wales?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wales for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Wales
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wales. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Wales. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($49+).
Electric
$49+
Hybrid
$70+
Petrol/Diesel
$55+