Cardiff car hire

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 price of fuel in Cardiff is AED 24.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 290 and AED 386, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cardiff.

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An Intermediate car hire in Cardiff costs AED 156 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Cardiff costs AED 173 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Cardiff costs AED 357 per day, on average.