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Cardiff car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cardiff. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 February 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 163

Average price per day

₹ 2,792

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,492
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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 ₹ 3,262/day – about 6,901% 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 ₹ 3,080 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,436. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,080

February

₹ 3,171

March

₹ 3,624

April

₹ 4,983

May

₹ 4,711

June

₹ 4,711

July

₹ 5,436

August

₹ 5,073

September

₹ 4,439

October

₹ 3,986

November

₹ 3,262

December

₹ 4,167

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 11 February 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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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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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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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews•4 locations
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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 11 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cardiff?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 2,792/day when booking a car hire in Cardiff. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 2,492/day from Europcar, booked on Feb. 7.

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

    Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Cardiff. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 19,545 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Cardiff for a month is ₹ 83,766. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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