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Cardiff car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cardiff. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 June 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

RM 8.62

Average price per day

RM 299

Cheapest price per day

RM 158

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 74 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 150, which is about 221% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cardiff?

In Cardiff, the most affordable car hire company right now is keddy by Europcar, offering prices from just RM 21.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at RM 25.55/day.

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 3 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 138 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 236. 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 138

February

RM 171

March

RM 175

April

RM 211

May

RM 207

June

RM 199

July

RM 236

August

RM 228

September

RM 199

October

RM 175

November

RM 150

December

RM 191

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Cardiff. Economy (Class Economy Car) and Passenger van (Class Luxury Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Cardiff.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?

In Cardiff, Avis, YourRent, and Budget have 2 locations, 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 11 June 2026.

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

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

Sixt

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

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

YourRent

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 11 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 299/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 158/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 2,092 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 does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 48% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cardiff can cost you on average RM 8,967 a month or RM 299 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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