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Car rental offers Cardiff Airport

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable car for the lowest price. Below are a few examples from our selection in Cardiff Airport.

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Rental car options at Cardiff Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Cardiff Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Alamo

    9.1 (8619)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Budget

    8.8 (9604)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.6 (1921)
    From £ 22 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.2 (402)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5940)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Europcar

    7.9 (8061)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.7 (3331)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Easirent

    6.5 (516)
    No rates available
  • Hertz

    8.3 (6852)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    8.3 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Drivalia

    7 (535)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available

Cardiff Airport average daily price per month

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. February is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. February is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), March is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. February is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), March is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. February is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Cardiff Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Cardiff Airport), October is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental location Cardiff Airport

Cardiff Airport Guide

Guide

Find the best priced car hire from Cardiff airport by comparing dozens of companies offering car hire at Cardiff airport. The major suppliers we compare include Alamo, Europcar and more; with regular offers on Cardiff airport car hire you wont find better deals anywhere else.

As the primary airport in Wales, the newly refurbished terminal is only 12 miles from Cardiff City Centre and handles 1,500,000 passengers a year, flying directly to 13 key destinations across the UK and Europe.

The airport's single terminal provides check-in-desks on the 1st floor while those arriving at the airport can be met on the ground floor in the main concourse.

Money can now be exchanged online through Travelex via the Travel Offers section, or at one of the three bureaux de change outlets available throughout the terminal building. ATMs are also found in the terminal.

The food court area overlooks the runway and provides a wide range of catering options including sandwiches, snacks, hot food and beverages. The Scrum Half Bar opens for all departing flights, while the departures lounge has a good Deli. The Pride of Wales traditional pub also serves a selection of hot food and bar meals.

Shopping outlets at Cardiff International Airport include two World News outlets which offer a full range of newspapers, books, snacks, gifts, tobacco and confectionery. The Travel Shopping Tax and Duty Free shop in the departures lounge offers perfume, cosmetics, confectionery, electronic consumer goods.

Special babycare rooms, equipped with changing tables, nappy dispensers and other essential equipment are also available at the airport. While two games zones provide diversion for children in the departures lounge and on the first floor of the terminal building.

Business travellers will find fax and photocopying facilities available at the Information Desk on the first floor of the main terminal.

The Terminal Building offers easy access to all areas, as well as Disabled Toilets, flight info monitors and a minicom facility from the Info Desk for those with hearing difficulties. Assistance can be provided for boarding the aircraft, and specially allocated spaces are available in the carparks.

Passengers will find the Information Desk situated on the 1st floor of the Terminal building, while a Bakers Dolphin travel agency is situated in the main terminal and is open Monday to Saturday.

To & From

The principal main-line railway station is Cardiff Central Station from where bus and taxi connections to the Airport and destinations throughout the country can be made. There are also connections to Barry Town Station, which is just 5 miles from the Airport. Cardiff is served by regular, direct InterCity and Alphaline trains. (call: + 44 845 748 4950 or www.nationalrail.co.uk)

There are four different bus companies providing frequent connections to the airport. Cardiff Bus offers Service X91 which runs hourly, Monday to Saturday during the day. EST bus provides Service 345 which operates hourly, Monday to Saturday during the evenings. While Service X5 is provided by First, and runs every 2 hours, Sundays only. Finally Service X45 is operated by Shamrock, and serves the airport hourly, Monday to Saturday during the day.

If you are arriving by car, Exit Junction 33 on the M4 and follow the A4232. Take the first exit off the A4232 at Culverhouse Cross and follow signs to the airport along the A4050 and A4226. The airport is situated in Rhoose, 12 miles west of Cardiff City Centre and 10 miles from Junction 33 on the M4. The car parks, which are manned 24/7 hours have CCTV surveillance. Parking charges can be paid at the payment machines situated within the car parks. These accept both coins and banknotes, as well as credit cards. Lower charges are made for pre-booking on + 44 800 128 128 ( NCR ).

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • National Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Easirent
  • Hertz
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Drivalia
  • Your Rent