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Cheap Car Rentals in Cardiff from ₹ 2,657

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 21/3 and drop-off date of 28/3. 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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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 15 March 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cardiff this past week from 33 hire locations out of 16 hire agencies. Prices for a Cardiff small car hire start from ₹ 2,657/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,657+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,657+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 5,653+

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Mini

Mini

₹ 2,657+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,833+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 4,010+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

₹ 12,074+

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Compare car rental deals in Cardiff by type

Here are the best Cardiff small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cardiff SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift₹ 2,657/day
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Ford EcoSport₹ 2,657/day
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Hyundai i20₹ 3,896/day
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Best car rental deals found in Cardiff

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cardiff. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cardiff with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,805. Data was last updated on 15 March 2026.
Suzuki Swift₹ 2,657/day
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Ford EcoSport₹ 2,657/day
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Ford EcoSport
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Renault Duster₹ 2,833/day
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Renault Duster
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Cheapflights insights for Cardiff car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cardiff, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cardiff?

For the best savings on car hire in Cardiff, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 3,417/day – about 7,144% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Cardiff?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cardiff is Budget (rated 9.7/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
9.7
Hertz
Hertz
9.0
Europcar
Europcar
9.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.3

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cardiff?

Planning to hire a car in Cardiff? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 3,140 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,541. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,140

February

₹ 3,879

March

₹ 3,787

April

₹ 4,987

May

₹ 4,710

June

₹ 4,803

July

₹ 5,541

August

₹ 5,172

September

₹ 4,525

October

₹ 4,064

November

₹ 3,325

December

₹ 4,341

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cardiff?

Sunnycars has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Cardiff at 5.

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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 15 March 2026.

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Hertz

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Europcar

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

keddy by Europcar

5 locations
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Avis

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cardiff, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cardiff for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cardiff. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 24,580 per week.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cardiff.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cardiff. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Cardiff. Deals were last updated on 15 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cardiff. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 42+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 54+

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