Cardiff

Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from $20

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Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Cardiff car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of gas per gallon

$7.23

Average price per day

$49

Cheapest price per day

$28

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cardiff?

January

$36

February

$39

March

$38

April

$52

May

$58

June

$57

July

$61

August

$49

September

$47

October

$45

November

$40

December

$54

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cardiff is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Cardiff

There are, in total, 30 car rental locations in Cardiff that are operated by 15 companies. In the past week, Small is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: $20/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Cardiff rental providers:

Compare available car types for rental in Cardiff

Small Cars

$40 - $84

All Car Types

$77 - $220

To rent a Small car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $59/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$84/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a Small car saves you 52% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cardiff Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $85/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$135/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a Medium car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cardiff Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $164/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$206/day). In fact, December is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a Large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cardiff Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $72/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$115/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a SUV car saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cardiff SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $190/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$462/day). In fact, December is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a Van car is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cardiff Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of $174/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$509/day). In fact, December is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a Luxury car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Cardiff

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

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.6

Europcar

8.5
Very good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

Sixt

1 location

Hertz

7.2
Good
2 reviews2 locations

INTERRENT

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

Sunnycars

3 locations

Best Cardiff car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Cardiff?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $49/day when booking a rental car in Cardiff. The best deal a user found was for $28/day from GREEN MOTION , booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Cardiff?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Cardiff from the following companies over the past two weeks: Europcar ($19/day), Budget ($31/day), and Avis ($246/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Cardiff?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Europcar (8.5 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (4.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Cardiff.

What are gas prices like in Cardiff?

The average gas price in Cardiff is $7.23/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $86 and $124 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff for a week from Europcar?

Europcar is one of the top picks in Cardiff. They can have you in a rental car for about $233 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Cardiff for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 64% in Cardiff - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Cardiff?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cardiff it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Cardiff can be found for about $1,000, with the average price for a rental being around $33 a day. Book with GREEN MOTION , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 40% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Cardiff.

How much is a car rental in Cardiff for a weekend?

Car rental prices in Cardiff are typically $26 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car rental deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider renting a Mini to save money on your trip to $26. Our users have found prices for Mini car rentals in October to be on average $62 per day.

What car do most people rent in Cardiff?

The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Cardiff is Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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