Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Cardiff
Which car rental companies are near or in Cardiff?
There are over 17 car rental companies in Cardiff. Car rental companies such as Enterprise Car Club Brook Street Cf11 6lg on Enterprise Brook Street, Europcar Roath on Dominion Way Industrial Estate 10 Road, Enterprise Car Club Mount Stuart Square Cf10 5fl on Enterprise Mount Stuart Square, Enterprise Car Club Cf24 4rw on 60 Inverness Place, Enterprise West on Enterprise House Hadfield Court Hadfield Road, Thrifty Car & Van Rental on 8 Hadfield Road, Enterprise Car Club Cf10 2he on 10 Churchill Way, Enterprise Car Club Cf11 9dj on 3 Pitman Street, Budget Uk on 14 22 Tudor Street, Enterprise Car Club Cf10 3by on Windsor Place, Enterprise City Centre on 45 Penarth Road, Enterprise Car Club Cf11 9dl on 13 Sneyd Street, Enterprise East on Road, Avis on 14 22 Tudor Street, Enterprise Car Club Taff Embankment Wales Cf11 7bt on Enterprise Taff Embankment, Enterprise Car Club Tudor Street Cf11 6ab on 11 15 Tudor Street, Hertz on Bessemer Road, etc.
Do I need a credit card for car rental in Cardiff?
You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Cardiff, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How can I find car rental near me in Cardiff?
Do a search for Cardiff. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Cardiff from companies such as Europcar Roath on Dominion Way Industrial Estate 10 Road, Hertz on Bessemer Road, Thrifty Car & Van Rental on 8 Hadfield Road, Enterprise East on Road, Avis on 14 22 Tudor Street, Budget Uk on 14 22 Tudor Street, Enterprise City Centre on 45 Penarth Road, Enterprise West on Enterprise House Hadfield Court Hadfield Road and others.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cardiff?
Renting a normal-sized car in Cardiff costs from about £ 29 per day, depending on the season and supply. A smaller car costs from about £ 13 per day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. Sometimes you can find the cheapest hire cars depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car rental company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Cardiff?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Cardiff costs approx. £ 203 per week (£ 29 per day). A smaller car costs from about £ 91 per week. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. The price for the rental car shown is based on a all inclusive weekly rental for 7 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Cardiff?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Cardiff costs approx. £ 812 per month (£ 29 per day). A smaller car costs from about £ 364 per month. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily find all current prices for hire cars right now.
What types of car can I rent in Cardiff?
The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as small-medium truck-lorry, luxury elite, suv, 7 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, exotic cars, jeep, estate, fullsize elite, compact elite, mini cars, intermediate, special cars, hybrid cars, intermediate elite, minibus, 9 seater minivan, convertible, electric cars, compact cars, premium cars, medium suv, economy cars, cargo van, luxury cars, moped, 5 seater minivan, small suv, standard cars, mini elite, fullsize cars, minivan, economy elite in Cardiff with autoprio.com.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Cardiff and United Kingdom?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in United Kingdom on Autoprio.com were found at Goldcar, Hertz Dream Collection, Practical, Arnold Clark, Athol Car Hire, Advantage, Easirent and IOM Rent a Car. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Cardiff than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking. In Cardiff you can find a rental car for £ 13 - 29 per day depending on the size of the car and the season.
What is the best rental car company in Cardiff and United Kingdom?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in United Kingdom are Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Europcar and Sixt. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.
Where can I park a car in Cardiff?
Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Cardiff are e.g. Mermaid Quay Car Park, Wyndham Street Car Park, Rapports Ncp, John Lewis Car Park, Parc Cefn Onn Car Park, Cardiff Waterside Multi Storey Car Park, Arms Park Car Park, Ncp Westgate Street, Patient Visitor Car Park, Station Car Park, Castle Court Car Park, Ncp Pellett Street Car Park, Knox Road Car Park, High Street Car Park, Greyfriars Ncp, Principality House Car Park, National Museum Cardiff Visitor Car Park, Furniture Direct Car Park, Barrage Car Park, Court Road Multi Storey Car Park, Health Centre Staff Car Park, Plymouth Arms Car Park, Future Inn Car Park, Dumfries Place Ncp, Capital Tower Car Park etc.
Where are there gas and service stations in or near Cardiff?
Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Cardiff are e.g. Tesco Express, Tesco, Morrisons Garage Shop on Ashbourn Way, Morrisons Petrol Station on International Drive, Tivoli Service Station, Shell on Malthouse Avenue, Tesco Petrol Station, Texaco on Newport Road, Texaco on Sloper Road 145, Shell, BP, Texaco on Pentwyn Road, Esso, Cardiff Gas Autogas, Sainsburys, Asda Petrol Station, Sainsburys on Colchester Avenue, Texaco, Tesco Extra Petrol Station, Asda, Texaco on North Road 99 101 etc.
How much does it cost to rent a minivan or cargo van in Cardiff?
How much it costs to rent a moving truck, van or smaller truck in Cardiff depends on the time of year and the range of models etc. In Cardiff you can find a smaller truck or van from about £ 58 / day, medium truck from about £ 75 / day and up, large van from about £ 87 / day.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Cardiff?
How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Cardiff depends on the time of year and the supply of buses etc. In Cardiff you can find a 9-seater minibus from about £ 49 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Cardiff?
Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Liverpool Airport, London-Stansted Airport, London-Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, Nottingham Airport, Gatwick Airport and Birmingham Airport, instead of Cardiff. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.
Which optional extras are available in Cardiff?
The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Cardiff and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Child toddler seat, Roof Rack, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Booster seat, Snow Tyres, Additional driver, Electronic toll pass, Luggage racks, Ski Rack, Infant child seat, Wi-Fi Access and Snow Chain Set. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Cardiff. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.
Which additional charges could apply in Cardiff?
Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: senior drivers, young drivers, out-of-hours pick-up, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, winter tyres and border crossing. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Cardiff.
Comparison of rental car prices and car rental from several businesses in the city Cardiff in United Kingdom. Find the best prices for rental cars. It always pays off to compare before you book, in some smaller communities local companies can have very competitive prices.
Rental cars at Cardiff’s train stations, travel center and airports like Cardiff Airport 15 km (9 mi), Bristol Lulsgate Airport 34 km (21 mi), Swansea Fairwood Common Airport 63 km (39 mi) and Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton 64 km (40 mi), CWL and ferry terminals and ports (Water Bus Stop Barrage South, Taff Mead Water Bus Stop, Channel View Water Bus Stop, Water Bus Stop Barrage North Drop Off Only, Graving Dock Pay & Display, Mermaid Quay Commercial Pontoons). We have an easy and safe booking system of rental cars online. Search and choose your destination, search for country, city etc. and choose from the list. A car rental service where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations/amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. To find the best price, we compare the following companies; Enterprise Car Club Cf24 4rw on 60 Inverness Place, Enterprise Car Club Tudor Street Cf11 6ab on 11 15 Tudor Street, Enterprise Car Club Cf10 3by on Windsor Place, Thrifty Car & Van Rental on 8 Hadfield Road, Enterprise Car Club Taff Embankment Wales Cf11 7bt on Enterprise Taff Embankment, Enterprise East on Road, Enterprise Car Club Cf11 9dl on 13 Sneyd Street, Avis on 14 22 Tudor Street, Hertz on Bessemer Road, Europcar Roath on Dominion Way Industrial Estate 10 Road, Enterprise Car Club Brook Street Cf11 6lg on Enterprise Brook Street, Enterprise City Center on 45 Penarth Road, Budget Uk on 14 22 Tudor Street, Enterprise Car Club Mount Stuart Square Cf10 5fl on Enterprise Mount Stuart Square, Enterprise Car Club Cf10 2he on 10 Churchill Way, Enterprise Car Club Cf11 9dj on 3 Pitman Street, Enterprise West on Enterprise House Hadfield Court Hadfield Road.
More about Cardiff
Cardiff is located in the municipality Cardiff, Wales country, United Kingdom and is a city. It is the county seat in the region. It is the 1th largest town/city when it comes to inhabitants in the region and the 11th largest city/district in United Kingdom. With a population of around 447,300 people in 2018. Larger neighboring cities/communities are Bristol (c. 617,300 pop), Newport (c. 306,800 pop), Swansea (c. 300,400 pop), Mendip (c. 110,000 pop), Bath (c. 94,800 pop) and Weston-super-Mare (c. 82,900 pop). Read more about what the city has to offer when it comes to experiences and which companies are located in United Kingdom and Cardiff. Located about 17 m (56 ft) above sea level. Small villages, communities and suburbs nearby are Brynmawr, Tredegar, Abergavenny, Llantrisant, Llantwit Major, Pyle, Stoke Gifford, Cathays Park, Butetown Community, Roath, Grangetown Community and Pontcanna. Bus stations and bus stops in the city are Caerphilly Interchange and Talbot Green Bus Station. We also give tips on which companies offer rental cars in Cardiff.
Attractions, Sights and Activities
Tips and recommendations in Cardiff on activities, museums, experiences, attractions, places, events and destinations you can visit during your trip. Interesting historical ruins and places that are worth a visit are Farmhouse Battery, The Summerhouse ruin, St Marys Church, Castle Rock Battery, Ruperra Castle, Morgraig Castle, Corn Mill and St Barucs Chapel. Malls like Queens Arcade, Windsor Arcade, Capitol and Saint Davids Center are close by if you want to do some shopping. If you want to visit a museum you can choose between Saint Fagans National History Museum, Cosmeston Medieval Village, Nantgarw China Works Museum, National Museum Cardiff, Tredegar House and The Bus Depot Barry, which are within a walking distance from the town center.
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Car rental companies in Cardiff, United Kingdom
To find the best price we compare following companies Arnold Clark, Easirent, Goldcar, Green Motion, IOM Rent a Car, Keddy By Europcar, Alamo, Thrifty, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Practical, Hertz Dream Collection, Europcar, Firefly, InterRent, Athol Car Hire, Hertz, Flizzr, National, Avis and Advantage in Cardiff. You can usually find the largest selection at airports such as Bristol Airport, Cardiff Airport, Gloucestershire Airport and Exeter Airport. The large companies usually have offices adjacent to the airport.
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