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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 132/day – about 186% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Cardiff?

In Cardiff, the most affordable car hire company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just AED 134.43/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at AED 195.87/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 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 103 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 220. 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 103

February

AED 125

March

AED 147

April

AED 198

May

AED 195

June

AED 187

July

AED 220

August

AED 206

September

AED 180

October

AED 162

November

AED 132

December

AED 176

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

Economy cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

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.

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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 14 December 2025.

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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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 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 14 December 2025.

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

    Hiring a car in Cardiff for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 941/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.

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