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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from AED 136

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cardiff with a pick-up date of 19/12 and drop-off date of 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cardiff?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cardiff and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 November 2024.

January

AED 95

February

AED 124

March

AED 135

April

AED 135

May

AED 190

June

AED 168

July

AED 190

August

AED 179

September

AED 161

October

AED 157

November

AED 132

December

AED 157

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cardiff is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Cardiff

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cardiff and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 November 2024.

In Cardiff, there are 30 active hire locations from 15 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Cardiff in the past week - currently priced from AED 82/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

AED 82+

Compact

Compact

AED 86+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 131+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 146+

Compare available car types for rental in Cardiff

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cardiff to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Small cars

AED 89 - AED 296

All Car Types

AED 93 - AED 501

To rent a small car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 123/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~AED 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 296/day). In fact, September is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Cardiff, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of AED 168/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cardiff, the United Kingdom (~AED 104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 627/day). In fact, October is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cardiff. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cardiff, renting a SUV saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 18 November 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cardiff, including Hertz, Budget and Europcar in Cardiff. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

keddy by Europcar

5 locations

Sunnycars

3 locations

Avis

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 November 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cardiff?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (10.0 rating), Budget (9.7 rating) and Europcar (9.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Cardiff.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cardiff?

    The average price of petrol in Cardiff is AED 6.40/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 288 and AED 415 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cardiff for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 56%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cardiff.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cardiff?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cardiff for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Cardiff?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Full-size (Volvo XC60) in Cardiff, making it the most popular option.

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Small car rentals in Cardiff

Find small car rental deals in Cardiff from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Cardiff cost an average of AED 161 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.
Nissan MicraAED 136/day
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan MicraAED 187/day
2
M
Nissan Micra

Car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cardiff. Deals were last updated on 18 November 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 48+).

Electric

Electric

AED 52+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 78+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 48+

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