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Affordable Car Hire in Wales

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Wales with the convenience and flexibility of a rental car from Rhino Car Hire. Our competitive rates, diverse vehicle selection, and outstanding customer service ensure a seamless travel experience. From historic castles and vibrant cities to stunning coastlines and scenic drives through the countryside, enjoy everything Wales has to offer at your own pace. Whether you're here for a short visit or an extended stay, hiring a car with Rhino Car Hire in Wales provides the perfect opportunity to uncover the hidden gems of this magnificent country.

Advantages of Car Hire in Wales

  • Access to Iconic Landmarks: Conveniently pick up your car and drive to top attractions like Snowdonia National Park, Cardiff Castle, and the Pembrokeshire Coast.
  • Flexible Travel Options: Explore beyond the major cities and discover Wales’s natural beauty with day trips to the Brecon Beacons, the Gower Peninsula, and Anglesey.
  • Wide Vehicle Selection: Choose from a variety of vehicles, including family-friendly SUVs, compact cars for city driving, and luxurious options for a touch of elegance.
  • Local Expertise: Our staff can provide tips and recommendations for navigating Wales’s roads and must-see sights, ensuring you get the most out of your visit.
  • 24/7 Customer Support: Enjoy peace of mind with round-the-clock support, whether you need roadside assistance or travel advice.

Book  Early

Secure the best deals and ensure availability by booking your car hire early with Rhino Car Hire. Early bookings not only save you money but also give you the widest choice of vehicles to fit your travel plans. Don’t miss out on our exclusive offers – plan ahead and enjoy peace of mind on your journey through Wales.

Car Rental Process with Rhino Car Hire

Renting a car with Rhino Car Hire in Wales is straightforward and hassle-free. Here’s how it works:

  1. Book Online: Use our easy online booking system to select your desired vehicle and rental dates.
  2. Confirmation: Receive an instant confirmation with all the details of your booking.
  3. Pick-Up: Collect your car from one of our convenient locations across Wales. Our friendly staff will assist with any questions and provide a quick overview of your vehicle.
  4. Drive: Enjoy the freedom to explore Wales and beyond. Our well-maintained vehicles ensure a smooth journey.
  5. Return: Return the car to the agreed location at the end of your rental period, adhering to the rental terms. Our efficient return process means you can be on your way without delay.

Contact and FAQs

For more information or to book your car in Wales, refer to our FAQ section or contact Rhino Car Hire:

  • Email: info@rhinocarhire.com
  • Phone: +44(0)345 508 9845 - If calling from outside the UK, please visit our Customer Service page for alternative telephone numbers
  • Social Media: Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, or X for updates and special offers.

Additional  Services : Enhance your car hire experience in Wales with our range of additional services. We offer GPS rental, child seats, additional driver options, and more to ensure your journey is comfortable and convenient.

Insurance and Coverage Options in Wales

We offer a variety of insurance and coverage options in Wales to ensure your peace of mind while driving. Choose from basic coverage to comprehensive plans that include theft protection, collision damage waiver, and more.

Special Offers and Discounts 

Check out our latest deals and special offers on car hire in Wales. Enjoy exclusive discounts and save more when you book with Rhino Car Hire. Whether you're planning a short trip or an extended stay, we have the perfect deal for you.

Hiring a Car in Wales: What You Need to Know:  Renting a car in Wales is a convenient way to experience the country's beauty and charm. Here's what you should know:

  1. Required Documents: You'll need a valid driver's license, passport, and a credit card for car rental. An international driver's permit (IDP) is recommended, especially if your license is not in English.
    Insurance: Ensure you have comprehensive insurance coverage, including theft and liability, to drive with peace of mind.
    Traffic Rules: Wales drives on the left side of the road, similar to the rest of the UK. Be aware of speed limits and road signs.
    Speed Limits: Be aware of speed limits, which are often posted in miles per hour (mph). Residential areas typically have a 20 mph limit.

Popular Driving Routes:
Wales boasts picturesque driving routes that offer a blend of natural beauty and cultural experiences:

  • North Wales Coastal Route: Explore the stunning coastline, visit medieval castles like Conwy Castle, and enjoy the seaside towns.
  • Brecon Beacons National Park: Drive through the rugged beauty of the Brecon Beacons, offering hiking trails and breathtaking scenery.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast: Discover the coastal beauty of Pembrokeshire, known for its stunning cliffs, sandy beaches, and charming villages.

Airports:

Wales has several airports, with Cardiff Airport (CWL) being the largest and most prominent. Cardiff Airport is located approximately 12 miles (19 kilometers) southwest of Cardiff city center and offers both domestic and international flights.
Other airports in Wales include: Anglesey Airport (VLY): Located on Anglesey Island in North Wales, offering domestic flights.
Swansea Airport (SWS): Located near Swansea in South Wales, primarily serving general aviation.
 

Contact and FAQs

For more information or to book your car in Wales refer to our FAQ section or contact Rhino Car Hire through the following channels:

Email:

Phone:

  • UK Customers: +44(0)345 508 9845
  • International Customers: Visit our Customer Service page for alternative telephone numbers specific to your location.

Social Media:

  • Facebook: Follow us for updates and special offers at Rhino Car Hire on Facebook.
  • Instagram: See our latest posts and travel tips at Rhino Car Hire on Instagram.
  • Twitter: Stay updated with our latest news and promotions at Rhino Car Hire on X formerly Twitter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

  • Comprehensive FAQ Section: For answers to common questions about our services, vehicle options, booking process, insurance, and more, please visit our FAQ section.

Additional Support: If you need further assistance or have specific queries, our dedicated customer support team is here to help. We strive to provide prompt and efficient service to ensure your car hire experience is smooth and hassle-free. Don't hesitate to reach out!

Cheapest car hire in Wales

Volkswagen Up

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 20.11 EUR/day
Volkswagen Up

7 Days rental at 140.80 EUR from 23/09/2024

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Fiat 500

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 20.13 EUR/day
Fiat 500

7 Days rental at 140.95 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 20.14 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 140.99 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.12 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 168.86 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Golf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.41 EUR/day
Volkswagen Golf

7 Days rental at 170.90 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Ceed

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 24.41 EUR/day
Kia Ceed

7 Days rental at 170.93 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 19.13 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 133.91 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.40 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 149.85 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Citroen C3

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.84 EUR/day
Citroen C3

7 Days rental at 152.88 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Master Cargo Van

3 Adults, 3 Doors

From 40.57 EUR/day
Renault Master Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 284.03 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Master Cargo Van

3 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.60 EUR/day
Renault Master Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 298.23 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Master Cargo Van

3 Adults, 3 Doors

From 42.60 EUR/day
Renault Master Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 298.23 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 20.28 EUR/day
Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 142.02 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 21.30 EUR/day
Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 149.12 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

3 Adults, 4 Doors

From 21.30 EUR/day
Renault Kangoo Cargo Van

7 Days rental at 149.12 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.97 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 300.81 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Polestar 2

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 40.82 EUR/day
Polestar 2

7 Days rental at 285.78 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Opel Mokka-e

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.47 EUR/day
Opel Mokka-e

7 Days rental at 367.30 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 28.55 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid

7 Days rental at 199.89 EUR from 23/09/2024

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Niro

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.83 EUR/day
Kia Niro

7 Days rental at 229.84 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Niro

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 36.97 EUR/day
Kia Niro

7 Days rental at 258.81 EUR from 23/09/2024

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Wales

  • Snowdonia National Park: Drive to and explore the highest mountain in Wales, offering stunning views and excellent hiking opportunities.
  • Conwy Castle: Visit this well-preserved medieval structure with your hire car, enjoying the rich history and beautiful scenery.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast National Park: Journey along the coast with your rental car to see some of the UK's finest beaches and cliff-top walks.
  • Cardiff: Explore the capital’s numerous attractions, including Cardiff Castle and the vibrant waterfront area.
  • Brecon Beacons: Drive through this picturesque national park, known for its peaks, waterfalls, and expansive green landscapes.
 

Popular car hire destinations in Wales

  • Snowdonia National Park 
  • Conwy Castle 
  • Pembrokeshire Coast 
  • Cardiff City Center 
  • Brecon Beacons - 40 miles from Cardiff
  • Llandudno
  • Caernarfon

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Wales

  •  

    L

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    30mph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    60mph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    70mph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    GBP  1.45/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    80mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    GBP £

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    17

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Wales

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 National
24
9.0/10
2,722
€ 24.92
€ 28.79
€ 33.76
€ 55.16
 Alamo
26
8.9/10
6,251
€ 23.07
€ 26.39
€ 30.95
€ 44.02
 Enterprise
287
8.9/10
202,212
€ 23.07
€ 26.66
€ 20.28
€ 30.43
 Sixt
51
8.7/10
23,239
€ 30.49
€ 30.76
€ 41.08
€ 41.98
 Budget
6
8.6/10
910
€ 21.97
€ 31.78
€ 63.87
 Europcar
114
8.6/10
238,305
€ 25.41
€ 29.51
€ 35.26
€ 134.46
 Avis
10
8.6/10
31
€ 32.41
€ 36.11
€ 43.32
€ 158.35
 Keddy by europcar
106
8.5/10
67,910
€ 24.91
€ 28.79
€ 57.13
€ 49.28
 Dollar
25
8.4/10
1,487
€ 24.44
€ 27.87
€ 34.23
€ 59.75
 Hertz
57
8.4/10
34,377
€ 26.18
€ 33.32
€ 38.63
 U-save
3
7.9/10
33
€ 22.98
€ 25.55
€ 26.98
€ 140.40
 Green motion
30
7.8/10
37,957
€ 20.11
€ 24.12
€ 24.99
€ 27.69
 Drivalia
27
7.7/10
18,320
€ 8.84
€ 36.27
€ 30.25
€ 39.27

Car rental agent statistics in Wales

  • Highest Rated Agent Icon
    9.8/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ENTERPRISE
  • Lowest Rated Agent Icon
    6.9/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    DRIVALIA
  • Total Number of Reviews Icon
    633,754
    Total number of reviews in
    Wales
  • Most Locations Icon
    271
    Most Locations in Wales:
    ENTERPRISE
  • Average Wait Time Icon
    19
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • Total Rental Companies Icon
    22
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Wales

ItemPercent
January€ 63
February€ 64
March€ 66
April€ 69
May€ 72
June€ 83
July€ 93
August€ 83
September€ 70
October€ 74
November€ 64
December€ 82
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 60
March€ 60
April€ 59
May€ 69
June€ 81
July€ 79
August€ 71
September€ 61
October€ 64
November€ 60
December€ 71
ItemPercent
January€ 145
February€ 131
March€ 127
April€ 132
May€ 137
June€ 165
July€ 173
August€ 185
September€ 150
October€ 159
November€ 155
December€ 182
ItemPercent
January€ 84
February€ 83
March€ 86
April€ 88
May€ 91
June€ 110
July€ 110
August€ 105
September€ 94
October€ 97
November€ 89
December€ 109
ItemPercent
January€ 144
February€ 155
March€ 140
April€ 141
May€ 170
June€ 197
July€ 237
August€ 233
September€ 199
October€ 226
November€ 217
December€ 375
ItemPercent
January€ 49
February€ 50
March€ 51
April€ 49
May€ 53
June€ 61
July€ 67
August€ 59
September€ 57
October€ 62
November€ 49
December€ 63
ItemPercent
January€ 114
February€ 112
March€ 117
April€ 118
May€ 127
June€ 158
July€ 166
August€ 155
September€ 128
October€ 124
November€ 119
December€ 136
ItemPercent
January€ 140
February€ 149
March€ 179
April€ 180
May€ 184
June€ 152
July€ 170
August€ 187
September€ 162
October
November
December€ 132

Select category to see average car hire prices in Wales

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Wales

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

May , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.95

Jun , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 2.06

Jul , 2022

€ 2.32

€ 2.23

Aug , 2022

€ 2.31

€ 2.18

Sep , 2022

€ 2.12

€ 1.96

Oct , 2022

€ 2.07

€ 1.87

Nov , 2022

€ 2.17

€ 1.90

Dec , 2022

€ 2.13

€ 1.85

Jan , 2023

€ 1.96

€ 1.70

Feb , 2023

€ 1.91

€ 1.67

Mar , 2023

€ 1.88

€ 1.65

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 1.88 1.65
Feb , 2023 1.91 1.67
Jan , 2023 1.96 1.70
Dec , 2022 2.13 1.85
Nov , 2022 2.17 1.90
Oct , 2022 2.07 1.87
Sep , 2022 2.12 1.96
Aug , 2022 2.31 2.18
Jul , 2022 2.32 2.23
Jun , 2022 2.17 2.06
May , 2022 2.12 1.95
Apr , 2022 2.12 1.96

Car rental price statistics in Wales

  • Average Price Icon
    € 61.88
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • Highest Daily Price Icon
    € 1543.86
    Highest daily price:
    Volvo XC60
  • Total Vehicles Icon
    15,756
    Total cars available
     
  • Most Popular Car Model Icon
    1,544
    Most popular model:
    Opel Corsa
  • Locations with Most Cars Icon
    275
    Location with most cars:
    London - Airport - Heathrow
  • Cheapest Daily Price Icon
    € 8.8 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    DRIVALIA - Sittingbourne
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Key Highlights for Making the Most of Your Journey with a Rental Car

With a rental car from Rhino Car Hire, you can fully immerse yourself in the vibrant and diverse attractions of Wales. Drive through historic streets, visit iconic landmarks, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Here are some key highlights to explore:

  • Visit the stunning Cardiff Castle, located in the heart of the capital city
  • Explore the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, perfect for hiking and outdoor adventures
  • Drive along the scenic Pembrokeshire Coast, known for its beautiful beaches and coastal walks
  • Discover the charming town of Conwy with its medieval castle and historic walls
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Brecon Beacons, offering breathtaking landscapes and quaint villages

Book Your Car Hire Now

Ready to explore Wales and its stunning surroundings at your own pace? Book your car hire with Rhino Car Hire today and take advantage of our affordable rates, wide vehicle selection, and exceptional service. Whether you’re planning a short trip or an extended stay, our hassle-free booking process and dedicated customer support make renting a car in Wales simple and convenient. Don’t wait – secure your car hire now and start your adventure in this beautiful country!

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Aberystwyth
€16.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €16.5 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €18.4 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €17.1/day
Cardiff
€15.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €15.5 /day
Compact 3 5 3 from €16.9 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €15.7/day
Carmarthen
€29.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €27.1 /day
Compact 5 5 3 from €29.4 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €27.1/day
Swansea
€15.5
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €15.5 /day
Compact 3 5 3 from €16.9 /day
Economy 3 5 2 from €15.7/day