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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff Wales Airport from AED 181

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 Wales Airport with a pick-up date of 28/7 and drop-off date of 4/8. 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.
Driver's age: 25-65
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Popular car types in Cardiff Wales Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cardiff Wales Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 June 2026.
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There are currently 34 hire locations operating at Cardiff Wales Airport spread across 17 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Cardiff Wales Airport is small car at AED 181 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 181+

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Compact

Compact

AED 190+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 312+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 325+

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Premium

Premium

AED 299+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 492+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 381+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 193+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 214+

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Best car rental deals found at Cardiff Wales Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cardiff Wales Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cardiff Wales Airport with an average daily rate of AED 261. Data was last updated on 23 June 2026.
Ford FocusAED 212/day
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Ford Focus
Found 06/23/26
Hyundai CretaAED 215/day
4
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Hyundai Creta
Found 06/23/26
Mazda CX-5AED 193/day
4
4
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A/C
Mazda CX-5
Found 06/21/26

Cheapflights insights for Cardiff Wales Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cardiff Wales Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Cardiff Wales Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 62, which is about 113% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Cardiff Wales Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Cardiff Wales Airport is Budget (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Cardiff Wales Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Cardiff Wales Airport? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 84 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 132. 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 84

February

AED 103

March

AED 118

April

AED 107

May

AED 118

June

AED 103

July

AED 132

August

AED 118

September

AED 103

October

AED 84

November

AED 95

December

AED 118

What car do most people hire at Cardiff Wales Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cardiff Wales Airport are the following: Economy cars (MG 3 or similar), Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota Aygo or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Cardiff Wales Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cardiff Wales Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cardiff Wales Airport. Reviews were last updated on 23 June 2026.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

Sixt

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

DRIVALIA

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.9

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cardiff Wales Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Cardiff Wales Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 224/day when booking a car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 136/day from Europcar, booked on Jun. 20.

  • Which car hire providers are at Cardiff Wales Airport?

    There are 2 car rental providers located at Cardiff Wales Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cardiff Wales Airport car rental counter:Budget (10.0)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Cardiff Wales Airport for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car at Cardiff Wales Airport from about AED 1,371 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Cardiff Wales Airport?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Cardiff Wales Airport for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 36% on a month-long rental by booking with Europcar. Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Cardiff Wales Airport can cost you on average AED 5,875 a month or AED 196 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff Wales Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff Wales Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Cardiff Wales Airport. Deals were last updated on 23 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff Wales Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 49+).

Electric

Electric

AED 49+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 53+

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