The capital city of Wales, Cardiff is located in the south of the country in the county of Glamorgan, which has a coastline on the Bristol Channel and has borders with Camarthenshire to the west, Monmouthshire to the east and Brecknockshire to the north.
Cardiff is in South Glamorgan, the other regions being West Glamorgan, containing Swansea and Mid Glamorgan. Cardiff is a large city and the most visited in the UK after Edinburgh and London. As the main transport hub for Wales, the city is well connected with the other welsh regions and with Bristol and London via the M4 motorway.
Cardiff international airport lies less then 10 miles from the city and hosts all of the major car rental firms including Avis, Enterprise and Hertz. The car hire branches at the airport have the widest selection of executive and luxury vehicles, often termed class 3 and other specialised models such as MPVs to transport larger families and groups.
Most rental companies have branches throughout Cardiff and may offer a local pick up and drop off service. A common vehicle choice is in the class 2 category, typified by a four door saloon or sedan such as a Ford Mondeo or similar. These offer a high degree of comfort and space for a family.
The most popular choice of car rental is a class 1 car, represented by a two door hatchback or coupe, which can offer a good fuel consumption and adequate comfort and space for two adults wishing to tour the local area. Prices vary with class of vehicle and length of time hired and can range from as little as £12 (22 Euros) per day.
Additional costs include insurance and an optional collision damage waiver for full comprehensive cover. Please select from our companies offering car hire in Cardiff to discuss your requirements.
