Car rental at Cardiff Wales Airport

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Vauxhall Corsa car
Vauxhall Corsa
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$15/day
Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$16/day
Mercedes-Benz A-Class car
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$40/day
Volkswagen Sharan car
Volkswagen Sharan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$85/day
Volvo XC60 car
Volvo XC60
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$42/day
Fiat 500 car
Fiat 500
or similar SMALL
2
2
2-3
$20/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
$32/day
Mercedes-Benz E-Class car
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$74/day
Class Compact SUV car
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$16/day
Class Intermediate SUV car
Class Intermediate SUV
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$21/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for renting a car at Cardiff Airport

  • Travelers using the car rental at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) will enjoy several benefits compared to those using public and taxi transport. For instance, with Cardiff Wales Airport car rental, it will be far quicker to get to Cardiff's city center than when using Edwards Couches, Great Western Railways, or Stagecoach buses, which take at least 30 minutes. You can visit some of the top attraction sites without limitations, such as Cardiff Castle, Wales Millennium Center, or St. Fagan's National Museum of History.
  • The car rental signpost at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL) will give you an easier time locating the car rental counter and booking your preferred mode of car. You can also book your rental car online and come to the rental counter to pick up the keys to your car. You won't need a shuttle to get to this place, for it is a short distance from the main Terminal. One of the seven car rental companies at the airport will serve you at an affordable price.
  • If you are done with the Cardiff Wales Airport car rental, you should remember to return it with a full fuel tank, cleaned and without any damage. You should return your car during the operation hours, which run from 8 am to 4 pm. If you plan to extend the rental, you should contact the rental car agency before the end date and time you were to return the car. The late return of the car rental at Cardiff Wales Airport may lead to an extra cost of a day and late return admission fees.
  • Expect a difficult experience while driving your Cardiff Wales Airport car rental during public holidays such as Good Friday, Easter Monday, or Early May Bank Holiday. These holidays lead to the closure of major city center roads, such as Talworth Street, Caroline street, and Bute street. Also, expect to have a difficult time driving your Cardiff Wales car rental on local roads full of potholes.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars at Cardiff Airport for $20 or less
  • Book your rental car at Cardiff Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Cardiff Airport

  • What documentation will I need to rent a car at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?

    Your driver's license and a credit card are the two items you'll most likely need to rent a car at Cardiff Wales Airport. If you are a foreigner, you should accompany it with your passport, identification card, and sealed traveling papers to rent a car at the airport. It can also be necessary to provide evidence of alternative coverage if you want to decline the outlet's insurance plan. To prevent any unneeded delays, we advise inspecting before pickup.

  • What are some of the ways that I can pay for my car rental at Cardiff Wales Airport (CWL)?

    Accepted payment methods include all popular debit and credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. The renter's name must appear on every card supplied. At the time of renting, a security deposit and the projected cost of the rental will be required. Diners Club, Discover Card, prepaid cards, cash, and checks are not accepted. Local clients cannot pay with debit cards. Local renters are required to show a legitimate credit card that is registered in their name.

  • What amenities will I find when renting a car at Cardiff Wales Airport?

    You may have beverages and food from the restaurants and café at the departures as you wait for your Cardiff Wales Airport car rental to move around the city. Also, pet parents who need to travel with their four-legged buddies using a car rental at Cardiff Wales Airport can access the pet relief amenities within the airport. These areas are located in pre and post-security areas at the building terminal.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Cardiff Airport?

    On average a rental car at Cardiff Airport costs $23 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Cardiff Airport?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($15/day), Europcar ($21/day) and keddy by Europcar ($34/day).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Cardiff Airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cardiff Airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, and keddy by Europcar.

Cardiff Wales Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 711722

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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Budget

9.7

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.7

Value for money

9.4

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Cardiff Internation Airport

+44 344 544 6006

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00
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Europcar

9.0

Wonderful

Most popular

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Hire Centre

+44 371 384 3404

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Rental Drop Off

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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keddy by Europcar

4.0

Mediocre

Cheapest deal

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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from$19/day

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Short Stay Car Park Cardiff International Airport

08713843404

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday16:00 - 22:30
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Sixt

7.2

Good

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Ap, Nex (Inbound), Cardiff Wales Airport

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National

8.7

Very good

Best rated

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Firefly

7.9

Good

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport

+44 144 671 1722

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:30

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DRIVALIA

6.1

Okay

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Port Road

Opening times not available

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

3.5

Poor

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Hire Centre,cardiff International Airport

+44 371 384 3404

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00

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FLIZZR

7.4

Good

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff Airport Cardiff-wales Arpt CWL

+44 844 499 3399

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Alamo

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Avis

No score available yet

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Cardiff International Airport

+44 344 544 6006

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00

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Easirent

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Holiday Inn Express

+44 144 650 0810

Opening times not available

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Car Hire Centre

+86 10 6064 1387

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

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Airport

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YourRent

No score available yet

One location in Cardiff Wales Airport

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Cardiff International Airport

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326 travelers who rented a car in Cardiff Wales Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.1

Car rental locations at Cardiff Wales Airport

Good to know

Most popular agency

Europcar

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$23/day

Good deal

$20/day

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