Car Hire Cardiff is the ideal way to see the capital of Wales while either on vacation or on business. Cardiff and southern Wales is famous for cathedrals, castles, and other glimpses into original Welsh culture.

Car Hire Cardiff has cars and vans for hire that cost as little as £15.00 per day and for that low price you get great damage insurance, unlimited mileage, and other perks.

If you are flying into Cardiff, we can meet you at the terminal and give you the keys to the car of your choosing. Our cars come with a map and a full tank of petrol, so you are ready to roll immediately. Be sure to book early to make sure that your car is the one you desire on the precise day that you need.

Car Rental Cardiff is the international arrival point to the city of Cardiff and to the entire area of South Wales.

Car Rental Cardiff finds you the best deals from the major players: Hertz, National, Enterprise and Eurocar, to ensure your car is maintained to a “T” and is very reliable. Some of the cars available to rent in our Car Rental Cardiff fleet are the economical Renault Clio, the larger Vauxhall Astra Wagon, and the luxurious Mercedes-Benz E220. Watch the Wales countryside through convertible or moon roofs available on select Car Rental Cardiff Airport hires.

For families or groups of 4 or more, we recommend the Renault Espace Premium Van that is available from Car Rental Cardiff. The Espace comes with seating for 7 and with 5 doors for easy loading of luggage.  The Renault Espace Premium Van also comes with air conditioning for those hotter Cardiff days and also has automatic transmission for easy manoeuvring around town.

If you are visiting Cardiff for business reasons, then the impressive Mercedes-Benz E-220 or C-180 will get you to your event in extreme class. So for whatever your purpose in South Wales – Car Rental Cardiff has the right vehicle for you!

Why not book early for the best selection? We can set you up with your new Car Rental Cardiff vehicle right away.

Cardiff Mini Guide

Many people make the mistake of thinking that Cardiff will be similar to the rest of Britain, but the capital city of Wales is unique.



Visitors who arrive by air will fly into Cardiff International Airport which has flights to and from Great Britain, Europe, Spain and America. Flybe, SkyEurope and bmibaby are some of the low cost carriers to operate from Cardiff. It is possible to take the train into Cardiff Central and pick up your Rhino car from there too.

Arriving in Cardiff, the signs are written in Welsh which could be an obstacle to drivers unfamiliar with the country, so it would be wise to have a good map with you.

Cardiff, which is located in the south of Wales on the Bristol shoreline, has recently benefitted from an extensive makeover that transformed this industrial town from whence coal was shipped around the world. Waking along the main waterfront of Cardiff you will see impressive buildings, art installations and a promenade which are all very pleasing on the eye. The Wales Millennium Centre and the House of the National Assembly give this area a feeling of gravitas.



Car hire is the easiest way to see this beautiful country, especially as it allows you to get into the hills and countryside. The quickest way to get to Cardiff from London and the south east of England is to take the M4 across the Severn Bridge and this is a scenic journey taking around three hours. You will have to pay to enter Wales however, and the bridge toll is usually upwards of £5 to be paid in cash only.

One sight worth seeing is the 2,000 year old Cardiff castle which was built in Roman times and has a mote and tower.

Also you are unlikely to go anywhere in Cardiff without seeing a rugby match being watched as the locals are mad about the game. If you can get a ticket to the Millennium Stadium to watch the national team play you are sure to have an unforgettable experience.

If you go to Cardiff with your children you may wish to entertain then by taking them to see the Doctor Who museum in the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay, which has all sorts of props and displays from the series. A fun event for the whole family is the Big Weekend at the end of July in which all sorts of rides and attractions come to the centre of the city.

Cardiff is situated in the county of Glamorgan and is the capital of Wales.  Cardiff International airport is situated in Rhoose approximately 20km from the city centre.  Taxis and car rental is readily available at the airport.  Cardiff airport has a rail link to Cardiff Central Station and a bus also operates between these two points.  The airport can be reached by car from junction 33 of the M4 motorway.

Cardiff has many famous buildings which are well worth a visit including Cardiff Castle, The Millennium Stadium, Pierhead Building, the National Assembly for Wales and the Wales Millennium Centre.  Many concerts, often featuring world renowned artists, are performed in the city at the St David’s Hall, the Cardiff International Arena and occasionally the Millennium Stadium.  The Millennium Stadium is also the venue for international football and rugby matches. The city centre has excellent shopping facilities.

Cardiff Bay is a recent expansion and is now one of Europe’s foremost waterfront developments and, together with the Cardiff barrage, is well worth a visit.  There are boat trips, excellent restaurants and indoor and outdoor entertainment.  Cardiff also has many urban green parkland areas. For hikers or cyclists the Taff Trail starts in Cardiff Bay and follows the River Taff through the Welsh valleys and the Brecon National Park and finishes in the market town of Brecon.  Cycle hire is available. The complete walk is about 88km but sections only can be undertaken.   Alternatively a car ride to the Brecon National Park is an enjoyable day out.