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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 14 August 2026.

Most popular company

ENTERPRISE

Price of petrol per litre

AED 7.90

Average price per day

AED 195

Cheapest price per day

AED 139
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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 125/day – about 165% 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 keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.7
Hertz
Hertz
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 213. 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 187

May

AED 187

June

AED 198

July

AED 213

August

AED 202

September

AED 180

October

AED 158

November

AED 132

December

AED 169

What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cardiff. Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia 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 14 August 2026.

keddy by Europcar

5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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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Overview

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

8.9

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

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 14 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 195/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 139/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Aug. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Hiring a car in Cardiff for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around AED 1,334/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 5,718 (AED 191/day) on average.

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