Cardiff car rentals

It is recommended that visitors renting vehicles in Cardiff stick to smaller vehicles such as compacts and sedans. This is because many of the city’s streets can be somewhat narrow and on the smaller side. As such, larger cars may struggle to navigate them comfortably, particularly when it comes to finding streetside parking spots large enough for them.

Unless posted signage say otherwise, speed limits in built-up areas go up to 30 mph in Cardiff. Roads outside of built-up areas often have fairly moderate speed limits, but they do occasionally go up to 60 mph on larger roads. Dual carriageways and motorways, on the other hand, feature speed limits that top out at 70 mph.

If you are looking for parking in the central downtown areas of Cardiff, parking garages are likely your best bet. While there are streetside spots available, they often fill up quickly in the morning, particularly in the most popular areas. In residential areas, though, streetside parking is much more available and is often the most popular option. As for the cost of parking garages, parking rates typically start as low as £2.00 ($2.53) per hour.

The average gas price in Cardiff is ₪23.88 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪287 and ₪382, depending on the car size.

Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cardiff.

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A Compact car rental in Cardiff costs ₪228 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Cardiff costs ₪95 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Cardiff costs ₪120 per day, on average.