Car hire in Wales

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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 companyKeddy By Europcar
Most popular carSmall
Cities to choose from20, Cardiff is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs11,258 per day, Newport
Cheapest monthMarch

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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.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Wales

The cheapest month to rent a car in Wales is March, when the average cost per day is Rs8,709. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is Rs13,996. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Wales is July.

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All you need to know about Wales

Side of the roadLeft
CurrencyPound sterling
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorway70mph
Speed limitBuilt-up area30mph
Age to rent a car21

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 best rated car hire company by our travellers in Wales is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for Rs0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.
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’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 Rs107,200 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs15,745 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 Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Wales are Keddy By Europcar, Enterprise and 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.

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 Newport.

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.