Swansea car hires from £25/day

If you’re travelling alone, a compact or small economy car is best to get around the city and points further afield, while families and groups of friends may prefer the comfort and size of an intermediate SUV or people carrier to get around.

There is a 20mph speed limit along Swansea High Street and other districts within thriving commercial and institutional areas, but outside these precincts, the national speed limit of 30mph should be applied. On primary roads like the A4067 and A483, speeds of between 40mph and 50mph are allowed and if you make it out to the M4 the limit increases to 70mph. CCTV and traffic cameras are always in use along busy highways and at junctions, so drive with care and observe the stated limits whenever possible.

Swansea Council operates several parking schemes including on-street parking, city centre car parks inclusive of multi-storey facilities and recreational parking, to name a few. On-street parking is subject to limits on time (maximum 2h) and operates on a pay-and-display basis, where the rate is £0.50 per 30min interval. The tariffs at city centre parking garages vary according to location but typically range between £1.20 and £1.50 per hour, which is similar to those for recreational parking spots. Parking is free on Sundays and bank holidays on most public streets not subject to restrictions and is usually free Monday-Saturday between the hours of 21:00 and 08:00.

On average a car hire in Swansea costs £50 per day.

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An Economy car hire in Swansea costs £36 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Swansea costs £34 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Swansea costs £40 per day, on average.

In Swansea, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Unit 5 Castell Close (3 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Swansea offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Swansea, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Children must travel in a child seat until the age of 12 or if they are smaller than 135 cm tall. The child’s seat must be rear facing until they are 15 months old, when you can turn it to face the front. You can ask the hire company to provide you with a child seat and you should check that it complies with EU law and has an E or R129 label on it.

The alcohol limit in Swansea is the same as in England, at 80 mg. The speed limit is usually 30 mph in urban areas, 60 mph on rural roads, and 70 mph on motorways. You must not use your phone while driving unless it is via a hands-free device. All passengers in the car must wear their seat belts.