Title: Car Rental Cardiff City Centre - Expedia.com [Cardiff City Centre Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-Cardiff-City-Centre.dx6190554)[Hotels in Cardiff City Centre](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-City-Centre-Cardiff-Hotels.0-n6190554-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cardiff](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cardiff.d6054272.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cardiff City Centre Vacations](https://expedia.com/Cardiff-City-Centre.d6190554.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190554/bd6d4131-8fbd-49c4-8b4a-60bdaf713d17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Car Rental Cardiff City Centre ## Search and Compare from Car Companies in Cardiff City Centre ## Featured car rental suppliers Compare from agencies ![car suppliers logo](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/02/16/car-suppliers-logo-desktop.jpg) ## Top Car Deals in Cardiff City Centre \* Price found within the past 6 days. Click for updated prices. ### Economy Chevrolet Spark or similar - 4 people Cardiff, Wales, GBR ![Chevrolet Spark](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_EC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Cardiff%20City%20Centre,%20Cardiff,%20Wales,%20United%20Kingdom&dpln=6190554&date1=2/19/2026&date2=2/21/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22economy%22]) ### Compact Ford Focus or similar - 4 people Cardiff, Wales, GBR ![Ford Focus](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_CC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Cardiff%20City%20Centre,%20Cardiff,%20Wales,%20United%20Kingdom&dpln=6190554&date1=2/19/2026&date2=2/21/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22compact%22]) ### Midsize Toyota Corolla or similar - 5 people Cardiff, Wales, GBR ![Toyota Corolla](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_IC.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Cardiff%20City%20Centre,%20Cardiff,%20Wales,%20United%20Kingdom&dpln=6190554&date1=2/19/2026&date2=2/21/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22midsize%22]) ### SUV Jeep Compass or similar - 5 people Cardiff, Wales, GBR ![Jeep Compass](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/shared/images/car/Common_90X50/US_SF.png) [](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Cardiff%20City%20Centre,%20Cardiff,%20Wales,%20United%20Kingdom&dpln=6190554&date1=2/19/2026&date2=2/21/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place&selCC=[%22suv%22]) ### Don't see what you're looking for? See all car rentals in Cardiff City Centre [View all cars](https://expedia.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Cardiff%20City%20Centre,%20Cardiff,%20Wales,%20United%20Kingdom&dpln=6190554&date1=2/19/2026&date2=2/21/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=CTG_SPRING_PROMO_6190554) ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a rental car per day in Cardiff City Centre? ### What happens if I need to cancel my Cardiff City Centre car reservation? ### Where can I go on a road trip from Cardiff City Centre? > - Head off to Swansea for a fantastic sightseeing adventure. Roughly 35 miles from Cardiff City Centre, it has many cool attractions such as Swansea Beach. > - Why not check out the best of Wrexham too? Top sights to see here include Racecourse Ground. Wrexham is 110 miles from Cardiff City Centre. > - Spend time in nature and appreciate the serenity at Llandudno West Shore Beach. You'll find it roughly 130 miles from Cardiff City Centre. ### How do I find the best car rental deals in Cardiff City Centre with Expedia? ### How old do you have to be to rent a car in Cardiff City Centre? ### What do you need to rent a car in Cardiff City Centre? ### What side of the road do you drive on in Cardiff City Centre? ### What is the cheapest car rental in Cardiff City Centre? ### Can I rent a car for a month or longer in Cardiff City Centre? ### Where can I find a Cardiff City Centre car rental if I am younger than 25? ### What insurance should I choose for my car rental in Cardiff City Centre? ### Can I drive in Cardiff City Centre with my current driver's license? > - Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or older in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles you can rent. > - Driving limitations: Be sure to read the fine print before you drive away. With rental cars, you usually can't cross country borders, drive on ferries or off road with a rental vehicle. ## Car Rental Information | Popular car types | [SUV](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/suv?rfrr=car.table.SUV), [Full Size](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/fullsize?rfrr=car.table.FullSize), [Economy](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/economy?rfrr=car.table.Economy) | | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Car suppliers available | | | Our best deal of the day | | | Our second best deal of the day | | | Our third best deal of the day | | | From the airport to your hotel | [Airport Transportation](https://www.expedia.com/ground-transfers?rfrr=car.table.AirportTransportation) | | From popular domestic and international airports | [Airport Car Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/car-rental/airport) | ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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