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Car hire in Wales

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Wales

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Wales car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Wales car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyEnterprise
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from23, Cardiff is most popular
Cheapest price foundSAR 215 per day, Caerphilly
Cheapest monthMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Wales could cost, we've pulled prices from Caerphilly.

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Airport options in Wales

If you’re flying to Wales it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Cardiff Airport

From
SAR 244
per day

Car hire at Cardiff Airport

From
SAR 244
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Wales

Compact cars in Swansea

4-5 doors
From
SAR 215
per day

Mini cars in Swansea

4-5 doors
From
SAR 230
per day

Economy cars in Swansea

4-5 doors
From
SAR 259
per day

Intermediate cars in Swansea

4-5 doors
From
SAR 360
per day

Premium cars in Swansea

4-5 doors
From
SAR 430
per day

Mini cars in Newport

2-3 doors
From
SAR 239
per day

Compact cars in Newport

4-5 doors
From
SAR 274
per day

Intermediate cars in Newport

4-5 doors
From
SAR 373
per day

Premium cars in Newport

4-5 doors
From
SAR 428
per day

Economy cars in Bangor

4-5 doors
From
SAR 245
per day

Intermediate cars in Bangor

Van
From
SAR 250
per day

Compact cars in Bangor

4-5 doors
From
SAR 290
per day

Fullsize cars in Bangor

Passenger van
From
SAR 460
per day

Premium cars in Bangor

4-5 doors
From
SAR 614
per day

Economy cars in Colwyn Bay

4-5 doors
From
SAR 267
per day

Intermediate cars in Colwyn Bay

Van
From
SAR 271
per day

Compact cars in Colwyn Bay

4-5 doors
From
SAR 322
per day

Fullsize cars in Colwyn Bay

Passenger van
From
SAR 508
per day

Premium cars in Colwyn Bay

4-5 doors
From
SAR 571
per day

Mini cars in Cardiff

2-3 doors
From
SAR 284
per day

Economy cars in Cardiff

4-5 doors
From
SAR 318
per day

Fullsize cars in Cardiff

4-5 doors
From
SAR 352
per day

Compact cars in Cardiff

4-5 doors
From
SAR 354
per day

Premium cars in Cardiff

4-5 doors
From
SAR 378
per day

Intermediate cars in Cardiff

4-5 doors
From
SAR 489
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Wales

The cheapest month to rent a car in Wales is May, when the average cost per day is SAR 127. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is SAR 132. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Wales is March.
May
SAR 127
Jun
SAR 147
Jul
SAR 132
Aug
SAR 161
Sep
SAR 147
Oct
SAR 158
Nov
SAR 147
Dec
SAR 178
Jan
Find prices
Feb
SAR 140
Mar
SAR 274
Apr
SAR 176
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Wales could cost, we've pulled prices from Roath.

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What are the best car hire companies in Wales?

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Enterprise
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Wales

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limit70mph
Built-up area speed limit30mph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Wales: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Wales, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Wales you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Wales depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Wales, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Wales you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Cardiff, Newport and Swansea.

In Cardiff, it costs around SAR 296 per day or SAR 819 per week.

In Newport, it costs around SAR 239 per day or SAR 1,036 per week.

In Swansea, it costs around SAR 275 per day or SAR 747 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Wales. First, you need to decide where in Wales you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Wales. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Wales you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Cardiff. On average, it costs SAR 296 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 284 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Wales

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Wales is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Wales are Enterprise, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar. The cheapest company we've found is Hertz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 215 a day and SAR 120 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Wales you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Wales. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Wales is Cardiff. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Caerphilly.

Hire a car long term in Wales

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Wales with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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