Cardiff

Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 147, which is about 219% 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). Hertz (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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 115 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 245. 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 115

February

RM 139

March

RM 164

April

RM 221

May

RM 217

June

RM 209

July

RM 245

August

RM 229

September

RM 200

October

RM 180

November

RM 147

December

RM 196

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

Economy cars (Citroen C3, for example) are the most popular in Cardiff. Mini (Class Minivan) and Full-size (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cardiff.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?

Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in Cardiff, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 16 December 2025.

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

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

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

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

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 rentals in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.
  • 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.

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