Car Rental at Cardiff Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
$35.00 per day
Economy
MG 3 or similar
$45.17 per day
Compact
MG ZS or similar
$47.65 per day
Intermediate
Kia Sportage or similar
$51.66 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Compact Elite
BMW 1 Series or similar
$66.80 per day
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class or similar
$91.82 per day
Standard Van
Peugeot 5008 or similar
$138.72 per day
Compact
Peugeot 2008 or similar
$50.14 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:02 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.78 per liter or $6.74 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.68 per liter or $6.37 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.45 per liter or $9.27 per gallon
Airport info
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- IATA: CWL
- ICAO: EGFF
- Name: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance from city: 9.9 miles / 16 km
Top 20 locations near Cardiff Airport
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43.8 km / 27.2 miles away
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53.2 km / 33.1 miles away
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73.8 km / 45.9 miles away
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160.6 km / 99.8 miles away
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221.1 km / 137.4 miles away
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221.6 km / 137.7 miles away
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223.4 km / 138.8 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Cardiff Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Cardiff Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Cardiff Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cardiff Airport is January — when rental costs average $13.56 per day. This is 63% cheaper than the yearly average and 81% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $72.18 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cardiff Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 26 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Cardiff Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cardiff Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Cardiff Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Cardiff Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Routes Car Rental, Keddy, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $35 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes Car Rental | Mercedes Benz A Class | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Kia Sportage | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Avis | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Budget | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$65.87
Lowest daily price
$35.00
Total cars available
26
Top 8 suppliers at Cardiff Airport in 2025
01446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
01446712837
CAR RENTAL DROP OFF, CARDIFF AIRPORT
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
Avis
+4403445446047
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
$37 - $146
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 18:00
Tue:
09:30 - 18:00
Wed:
09:30 - 18:00
Thu:
09:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 - 18:00
Sat:
09:30 - 18:00
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
Budget
+4403445446006
Cardiff International Airport, Vale Of Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF62 3BD
$35 - $159
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 18:00
Tue:
09:30 - 18:00
Wed:
09:30 - 18:00
Thu:
09:30 - 18:00
Fri:
09:30 - 18:00
Sat:
09:30 - 18:00
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
Europcar
+4403713843404
CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
$35 - $159
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
National
+441446712837
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RNTL DROP OFF CARDIFF APT
$35 - $159
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:30
Tue:
08:00 - 19:30
Wed:
08:00 - 19:30
Thu:
08:00 - 19:30
Fri:
08:00 - 19:30
Sat:
12:00 - 18:00
Keddy
+4403713843404
Car Hire Centre
$35 - $159
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Sun:
10:00 - 18:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843404
Car Hire Centre, Cardiff, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3BD
$35 - $159
Working hours
Mon:
09:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:30
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
09:30 - 17:30
Fri:
09:30 - 17:30
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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