Car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Vauxhall Corsa car
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
£17/day
Vauxhall Astra car
Vauxhall Astra
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
£19/day
Skoda Octavia car
Skoda Octavia
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£32/day
Ford Galaxy car
Ford Galaxy
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
£65/day
Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
£40/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
M
£17/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
M
£37/day
Vauxhall Crossland car
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
£20/day
Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£26/day
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Top tips for hiring a car at Cardiff Airport

  • Booking and collecting your car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) means taking your holiday into your own hands and giving yourself the flexibility to explore this large city the way you want to. Wales does have a good public transport system, but why let the public transport schedule dictate where you are going and when? Head to places like Waterfall Country in The Vale of Neath for romantic landscapes or Tintern Abbey, which is only about an hour's drive out of the city centre.
  • There are several globally recognised and loved car hire companies offering car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport. These companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise and many many more. Some are located directly at the airport, in the arrival terminals in both the international and domestic terminals. Others can be found just outside the airport grounds. Car hire companies located off site will offer a meet-and-greet or shuttle service from the exit of the airport terminal.
  • Peak times at Cardiff Airport are usually between 16:00 and 21:00 on most days. For flying during these times, it's recommended that you get to the airport at least 3 hours before your flight – that's how busy it can get. When foot traffic is that high, so is traffic on the road to and from the airport. Driving your car hire from the airport or back can sometimes result in getting stuck in traffic on roads leading to the airport and into the hire car parks.
  • When returning your car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport, you'll be taking it to Parking 2, on the ground floor right outside the terminal building. Once you enter the airport car park, follow the road signs directing you to the correct car park. When you reach it, look out for coloured bays branded with different car hire company logos. If you are returning your car during working hours, you'll be met by a company representative; if not, you'll have to leave the keys in a dedicated key-drop box.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at Cardiff Airport for £34 or less
  • Book your car hire at Cardiff Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Cardiff Airport

  • What documents do I need for car hire at Cardiff Wales Airport?

    When collecting your Cardiff Airport car hire, firstly, a valid driver's licence is needed; you must have held it for longer than 1 year. If you are visiting from out of the country and your driver's licence is printed in a langue that doesn't use Roman lettering, it will need to be accompanied by an international driver's permit. You'll need a valid ID card or a passport, plus a credit or debit card. The minimum age for car hire is 21 years, but drivers between the ages of 21 and 25 are considered young drivers and may be charged an extra fee.

  • Which car types are available at Cardiff Airport for hire?

    No matter what your driving requirements and preferences are, you'll find the right vehicle for you. All the car hire companies at the airport offer small, medium, large, SUV, van and luxury car options. A popular choice for car hire in the area is a medium-sized car, like a Volkswagen Passat; these are available in manual or automatic, can seat five passengers and has a large enough boot to hold everyone's bags for your Cardiff road trip.

  • What are some important road rules for driving a car hire at Cardiff Airport and in the city?

    You'll find there are plenty of roundabouts in Cardiff. Drivers coming from your right have a right of way in a roundabout. When entering a larger road from a smaller road, the driver on the main road has right of way. Driving whilst operating a mobile phone is illegal, and all occupants of the vehicle must be wearing seat belts at all times.  

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Cardiff Airport?

    On average a car hire at Cardiff Airport costs £44 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company at Cardiff Airport?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£17/day), Alamo (£22/day) and Europcar (£26/day).

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Cardiff Airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cardiff Airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.

Cardiff Wales Airport car hire reviews and directory 
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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 711722

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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Budget

9.7

Wonderful

Most popular

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.7

Value for money

9.4

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Internation Airport

+44 344 544 6006

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00
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Europcar

9.0

Wonderful

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Hire Centre

+44 371 384 3404

Opening times not available

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Rental Drop Off

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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keddy by Europcar

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Short Stay Car Park Cardiff International Airport

08713843404

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday16:00 - 22:30
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Sixt

7.2

Good

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Cardiff Ap, Nex (Inbound), Cardiff Wales Airport

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National

8.7

Very Good

Best rated

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

from£91/day

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Firefly

7.9

Good

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport

+44 144 671 1722

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:30

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DRIVALIA

6.1

Okay

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Port Road

Opening times not available

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.5

Poor

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

from£22/day

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Car Hire Centre,cardiff International Airport

+44 371 384 3404

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport Cardiff-wales Arpt CWL

+44 844 499 3399

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Alamo

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

from£32/day

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

from£20/day

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Cardiff International Airport

+44 344 544 6006

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00

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Easirent

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Holiday Inn Express

+44 144 650 0810

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Hire Centre

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Airport

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YourRent

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff International Airport

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325 travellers who hired a car in Cardiff Wales Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car rental locations at Cardiff Wales Airport

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

£37/day

Good deal

£28/day

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