Cardiff Airport Car Hire

If you are hiring a car from Cardiff Airport we advise that you prebook it. This is to not only ensure that you get the make and model you want, but to save you money and waiting time at the airport, as well as to avoid disappointment if for some reason the hire companies have run out of available cars.

Cardiff Airport is 35 minutes or 16 miles west of the city centre of Cardiff so a hire car is advisable. The entrance to the airport is on the Rhoose Road off of the A4226 and is close to the M4, just 10 miles from junction 33. If you are using GPS satellite navigation in your hire car the postcode for Cardiff Airport is CF62 3BD.

Passengers can be dropped-off right outside the terminal building but when it comes to collecting passengers, drivers must park in the short stay car park. However the first 20 minutes are absolutely free of charge.

Whether you are travelling here on holiday or on business it is worth bearing in mind the speed limits for the different roads and vehicles:

For cars and motorbikes the speed limit for motorways is 70mph (112kph), for dual carriageways it is also 70mph (112kph), for single carriageways it is 60mph (96kph) and for built-up areas it is 30mph (48mph).

However, for cars towing caravans or trailers the speed limit for motorways is 60mph (96kph), for dual carriageways it is also 60mph (96kph), for single carriageways it is 50mph (81kph) and for built-up areas it is 30mph (48mph).

You can get a free online car hire quote for your Cardiff Car Hire here

Below are the four main car hire companies based at Cardiff Airport:

Avis at Cardiff - Europcar at Cardiff - Hertz at Cardiff and National at Cardiff

These car hire firms are based outside the arrivals area. Other car rental companies in Cardiff are located off site and include EasyCar, 1Car1, Alamo, Sixt and Thrifty.