Swansea car hire

Some car hire companies in Swansea which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Avis and Budget

On average a hire car in Swansea costs £22 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£25/day) and Europcar (£44/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 46-50 Lower Oxford Street SA13HT (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Swansea is £5.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £62 and £83, depending on the car size.

Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Swansea.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Economy car hire in Swansea costs £27 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Swansea costs £35 per day, on average.

A Supplier choice car hire in Swansea costs £38 per day, on average.

In Swansea, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar 46-50 Lower Oxford Street (1 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Swansea costs £152 per week (£22 per day).

On average a car hire in Swansea costs £654 per month (£22 per 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.

To fill up your Swansea car hire at a city pump, you will have to pay about £1.17 per litre on average, whereas drivers of diesel vehicles will have to pay an average of about £1.23 per litre. With approx. 30 fuel stations around the city limits, it’s an easy task to find a refuelling spot. Esso and Texaco have a major presence in the area, but the supermarket chains are well represented as well, with about 8 locations from which to choose.

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.