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It is recommended that visitors renting vehicles in Cardiff stick to smaller vehicles such as compacts and sedans. This is because many of the city’s streets can be somewhat narrow and on the smaller side. As such, larger cars may struggle to navigate them comfortably, particularly when it comes to finding streetside parking spots large enough for them.
Unless posted signage say otherwise, speed limits in built-up areas go up to 30 mph in Cardiff. Roads outside of built-up areas often have fairly moderate speed limits, but they do occasionally go up to 60 mph on larger roads. Dual carriageways and motorways, on the other hand, feature speed limits that top out at 70 mph.
If you are looking for parking in the central downtown areas of Cardiff, parking garages are likely your best bet. While there are streetside spots available, they often fill up quickly in the morning, particularly in the most popular areas. In residential areas, though, streetside parking is much more available and is often the most popular option. As for the cost of parking garages, parking rates typically start as low as £2.00 ($2.53) per hour.
On average a rental car in Cardiff costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cardiff found in the last 2 weeks is $32.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at keddy by Europcar ($20/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at keddy by Europcar Short Stay Car Park Cardiff International Airport CF62 3BD (9 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cardiff. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Cardiff is $7.18 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $86 and $115, depending on the car size.
Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cardiff.
Car rental companies onsite at Cardiff Wales airport include Europcar, Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Avis.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cardiff Wales airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Avis, and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Compact car rental in Cardiff costs $52 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Cardiff costs $80 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Cardiff costs $85 per day, on average.
In Cardiff, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road (22 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Cardiff costs $362 per week ($52 per day).
On average a rental car in Cardiff costs $1,550 per month ($52 per day).
Most car rental providers in Cardiff offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cardiff, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 15 car rental agencies in Cardiff.
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2 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
14-22 Tudor Street
+44 344 544 8478
Cardiff Internation Airport
+44 344 544 6006
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
3 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
8 - 9 Newport Road
+44 371 384 3486
8&9 Dominion Way Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3486
Car Hire Centre
+44 371 384 3404
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7.6 Good
Jun 2019
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The staff was kind and helpfulCons:
The confirmed car wasn’t available8.0 Very good
Aug 2022
4 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
45 Penarth Road
+44 29 2038 9222
Enterprise House
+44 292 038 9222
Ipswich Road
+44 29 2047 2800
Unit 2, Freemans Parc, Penarth Road
+44 29 2038 9222
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2022
2 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
Bessemer Road
+44 29 2022 4548
Cardiff Airport
+44 1446 711722
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8.0 Very good
May 2018
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Pickup service was excellent. Car great. Mileage very good.Cons:
Hertz rep explained that because Hertz is the only rental agency at LGW North, the airport authorities will not allow more rental return signage. Follow the specific instruction given by the Sofitel porters in the layby.7.6 Good
Apr 2017
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The gentleman who I gave the car to was very helpful. He helped order me a taxi after and was very nice.Cons:
There wasn't anywhere to park the car. They didn't have a parking lot or any designated places for returning cars. It was very frustrating. I didn't like that even though I prepaid for a full tank of gas, I didn't get any money back when I returned it more than half full. Felt a little cheated there.5 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
8-9 Dominion Way Industrial Estate, Newport Road
+44 371 384 3486
Cardiff Central Station
+44 371 384 3485
Instore Morrisions Super market
+44 371 384 3485
Short Stay Car Park Cardiff International Airport
08713843404
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One location in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
10 Dominion Way Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3486
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One location in Cardiff
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Bessemer Road
+44 292 022 4548
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Hadfield Road
+44-8444993399
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One location in Cardiff
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Unit 8 Hadfield Rd
+44 29 2022 7808
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One location in Cardiff
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13-15 Hadfield Rd
+44 844 499 3399
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3 locations in Cardiff
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2 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
14-22 Tudor Street
+44 344 544 6047
Cardiff International Airport
+44 344 544 6006
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2 locations in Cardiff
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Holiday Inn Express
+44 144 650 0810
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6.4 Okay
Jul 2017
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Vehicle was as specified - not a substitute - which was important as we would not have coped with a different vehicle or smaller minivan. Most of the large Car Rental chains do not offer the larger minivans (Galaxy, Sharan, Alhambra) and visitors from USA will be surprirzed at how relatively small a UK minivan is as offer by the standard chains.Cons:
Off Airport locations means calling the hotel or Easirent as no shuttle exists. Large credit card down payments and insurance options a surprise. Deposit for potentially no returning with a full tank a surprise.One location in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
Nash House
+44 29 2038 7221
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Pick-up location | Cardiff |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini |
Rental locations | 30 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar |