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It is recommended that visitors renting vehicles in Cardiff stick to smaller vehicles such as compacts and sedans. This is because many of the city’s streets can be somewhat narrow and on the smaller side. As such, larger cars may struggle to navigate them comfortably, particularly when it comes to finding streetside parking spots large enough for them.
Unless posted signage say otherwise, speed limits in built-up areas go up to 30 mph in Cardiff. Roads outside of built-up areas often have fairly moderate speed limits, but they do occasionally go up to 60 mph on larger roads. Dual carriageways and motorways, on the other hand, feature speed limits that top out at 70 mph.
If you are looking for parking in the central downtown areas of Cardiff, parking garages are likely your best bet. While there are streetside spots available, they often fill up quickly in the morning, particularly in the most popular areas. In residential areas, though, streetside parking is much more available and is often the most popular option. As for the cost of parking garages, parking rates typically start as low as £2.00 ($2.53) per hour.
On average a car hire in Cardiff costs £40 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£16/day), Europcar (£19/day) and Avis (£30/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 8-9 Dominion Way Industrial Estate, Newport Road CF24 1RF (2 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Cardiff is £5.52 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £66 and £88, depending on the car size.
Full-size (BMW X3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cardiff.
Car hire companies onsite at Cardiff Wales airport include Europcar, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Hertz and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cardiff Wales airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Hertz, Avis and National.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Full Size car hire in Cardiff costs £89 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Cardiff costs £51 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Cardiff costs £51 per day, on average.
In Cardiff, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION The Old Forge, Bridgewater Road (22 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Cardiff costs £281 per week (£40 per day).
On average a car hire in Cardiff costs £1,202 per month (£40 per day).
Most car hire providers in Cardiff offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Cardiff, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
When you get a hire vehicle in Cardiff you can include add-ons to enhance your journey. If you are new to Cardiff then a sat-nav will help you navigate around the streets. For those planning on driving long distances, an additional driver allows you to share your time behind the wheel. Whereas 24/7 breakdown cover ensures you get roadside assistance if there is an issue with your car.
Cardiff is a busy city and the capital of Wales. There are lots of cyclists that use the roads regularly, so you need to take care when driving in the city centre. Whilst there are cycle paths in the city, the majority of the time bikes and cars need to share the road. So you should check your mirrors regularly, especially at turns. There are also lots of students and locals that enjoy the great pubs and bars at night, so if you’re driving after hours be sure to look out for party-goers crossing the road.
2 locations in Cardiff
Locations in Cardiff
Bessemer Road
+44 29 2022 4548
Cardiff Airport
+44 1446 711722
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14-22 Tudor Street
+44 344 544 8478
Cardiff Internation Airport
+44 344 544 6006
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3 locations in Cardiff
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8 - 9 Newport Road
+44 371 384 3486
8&9 Dominion Way Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3486
Car Hire Centre
+44 371 384 3404
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4 locations in Cardiff
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45 Penarth Road
+44 29 2038 9222
Enterprise House
+44 292 038 9222
Ipswich Road
+44 29 2047 2800
Unit 2, Freemans Parc, Penarth Road
+44 29 2038 9222
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5 locations in Cardiff
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8-9 Dominion Way Industrial Estate, Newport Road
+44 371 384 3486
Cardiff Central Station
+44 371 384 3485
Instore Morrisions Super market
+44 371 384 3485
Short Stay Car Park Cardiff International Airport
08713843404
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10 Dominion Way Industrial Estate
+44 371 384 3486
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Hadfield Road
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Unit 8 Hadfield Rd
+44 29 2022 7808
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13-15 Hadfield Rd
+44 844 499 3399
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14-22 Tudor Street
+44 344 544 6047
Cardiff International Airport
+44 344 544 6006
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Holiday Inn Express
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Nash House
+44 29 2038 7221
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Some Cardiff car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Cardiff.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Cardiff car hire.
Pick-up location | Cardiff |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini |
Hire locations | 30 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |