Cardiff

Car Hire in Cardiff, UK

If you are planning a visit to Wales, start your trip with a discount hire car in Cardiff so that you can explore this wonderful country to the full, with the freedom to cruise to top tourist sights at your own pace.

Cardiff Airport is just 12 miles from the city, so if you are arriving by air it would make sense to pick up your rental car at the Airport.

There is a wide selection of car hire companies that have offices at the airport, including National, Avis, Europcar, Alamo and Budget to name just a few.

Pickup a deal on our site and book ahead of time to save on a compact, economy or larger vehicle such as a mini van of 4WD.

If you are not arriving by air and need a rental car you will find a central depot in the city centre.

Where to go in and around Cardiff

Cardiff has plenty to see, from the beautiful Edwardian civic buildings and the historic Cardiff Castle, to more modern attractions like the Millennium Stadium.

Visit the National Museum in Cardiff to admire the impressionist galleries featuring works by Monet, Picasso and Rodin.

Take a drive to Cardiff Bay and see where Roald Dahl was christened in the Norwegian Church, and be sure to visit the Doctor Who Experience – an interactive journey no Dr Who fan should miss.

Once you have seen all the sights in the city, set out to see some more of Wales’ famous castles – Caerphilly is the largest castle in the UK, and there are several more to see.

You can tour the whole of Wales from North to South by car easily.

One-way rental drop offs are available in several major cities and airports around the UK, so it is easy to just drive yourself to any airport at the end of your trip to drop off your car and head home.