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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from RM 217
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 9/9 and drop-off date of 11/9. 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 rent in Cardiff and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
At RM 217/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 2 offered car types:
Economy
RM 217+
Compact
RM 240+
Mini
RM 221+
Compact SUV
RM 236+
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:
Proton PersonaRM 217/day
2
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A/C
Nissan AlmeraRM 240/day
4
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Cardiff
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cardiff. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cardiff with an average daily rate of RM 279. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Proton PersonaRM 217/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai TucsonRM 236/day
4
4
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A/C
Nissan AlmeraRM 240/day
4
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A/C
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Cardiff, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 143, which is about 215% cheaper than the typical rate.
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.
Budget
9.7
Europcar
9.0
Hertz
9.0
Sixt
7.4
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cardiff?
Planning to hire a car in Cardiff? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 118 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 253. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 118
February
RM 143
March
RM 169
April
RM 215
May
RM 219
June
RM 215
July
RM 253
August
RM 219
September
RM 190
October
RM 181
November
RM 165
December
RM 207
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 rental agencies in Cardiff known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cardiff. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Budget
2 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
8.8
Overall
9.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.7
Value
9.4
Europcar
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
8.0
Hertz
1 review•2 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
3 reviews•4 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 rentals in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cardiff, offering car hire for around RM 2,187 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cardiff?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cardiff however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much is a car hire in Cardiff for a weekend?
It costs RM 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 Economy 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 September, prices are RM 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 29 August 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 39+).
Electric
RM 39+
Hybrid
RM 95+