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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from AED 149

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 6/4 and drop-off date of 27/4. 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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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 31 March 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.09

Average price per day

AED 174

Cheapest price per day

AED 149
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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:

Mini HatchAED 149/day
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Mini Hatch
Found 03/29/26
Fiat 500AED 150/day
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Fiat 500
Found 03/29/26

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 AED 157. Data was last updated on 31 March 2026.
Mini HatchAED 149/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Hatch
Found 03/29/26
Fiat 500AED 150/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 03/29/26
Hyundai CretaAED 156/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Creta
Found 03/29/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Cardiff, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 186% less than the yearly average.

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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.

Budget
Budget
9.7
Hertz
Hertz
9.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.3

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 AED 125 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 217. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 125

February

AED 154

March

AED 158

April

AED 195

May

AED 187

June

AED 191

July

AED 217

August

AED 206

September

AED 180

October

AED 162

November

AED 132

December

AED 173

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?

Sunnycars has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cardiff at 5.

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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 31 March 2026.

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
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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 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

keddy by Europcar

5 locations
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Avis

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 174/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 116/day from Hertz, booked on Mar. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in Cardiff for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,099/week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cardiff for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Cardiff is AED 4,711 (AED 157/day) on average.

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