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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from AED 132

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 16/7 and drop-off date of 21/7. 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 8 July 2026.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.35

Average price per day

AED 192

Cheapest price per day

AED 132
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Popular car types in Cardiff

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cardiff and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 July 2026.
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In Cardiff, there are 34 active hire locations from 17 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cardiff in the past week - currently priced from AED 132/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 132+

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Compact

Compact

AED 140+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 164+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 187+

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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 166. Data was last updated on 8 July 2026.
Mini HatchAED 132/day
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Toyota CorollaAED 140/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 07/07/26
Kia ForteAED 160/day
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Kia Forte
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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 67 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 188% 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 3 reviews). Hertz (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
9.7
Hertz
Hertz
9.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.3
Dollar
Dollar
6.0

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 206. 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 191

May

AED 187

June

AED 198

July

AED 206

August

AED 202

September

AED 180

October

AED 162

November

AED 132

December

AED 173

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Luxury Van or similar).

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.

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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 8 July 2026.

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.5

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

Sixt

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

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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YourRent

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 8 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 192/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 125/day from Europcar, booked on Jul. 4.

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

    Hiring a car in Cardiff for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,371/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 5,875 (AED 196/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Cardiff for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Cardiff are typically AED 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to AED 0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in August to be on average AED 126 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cardiff. Deals were last updated on 8 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 44+).

Electric

Electric

AED 45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 44+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 47+

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