Wales

Cheap Car Rentals in Wales

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Wales car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Wales. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

RM 244

Cheapest price per day

RM 244

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Wales and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

RM 124

February

RM 167

March

RM 176

April

RM 191

May

RM 262

June

RM 262

July

RM 286

August

RM 233

September

RM 214

October

RM 200

November

RM 157

December

RM 205

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wales 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Wales

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Wales to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

RM 95 - RM 781

All Car Types

RM 95 - RM 1,090

To rent a small car in Wales, you would pay an average price of RM 285/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Wales (~RM 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~RM 781/day). In fact, March is about 67% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Wales. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wales, renting a small car saves you 25% 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.

To rent a SUV in Wales, you would pay an average price of RM 249/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Wales (~RM 150/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 858/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Wales. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wales, renting a SUV saves you 34% 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.

Top rental agencies in Wales

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Wales. Reviews were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Europcar

9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
9 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

11 locations

Free2Move

8 locations

Sunnycars

8 locations

Avis

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 244/day when booking a car hire in Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 235/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Wales?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.9 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Wales.

  • What are petrol prices like in Wales?

    The average price of petrol in Wales is RM 8.84/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 398 and RM 574 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wales for a week from Routes Car & Truck Rentals?

    From Routes Car & Truck Rentals you can hire a car in Wales from about RM 1,706 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Wales for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 65%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Wales.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Wales?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Wales check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Our recent data shows that Routes Car & Truck Rentals can potentially be 4% below the average car hire price in Wales. Check prices and availability for Routes Car & Truck Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Wales is on average RM 7,310 a month or RM 244 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Wales car hire.

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