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Wales car hires in 2026

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Economy
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Cheapflights insights for Wales car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Wales?

For the best savings on car hire in Wales, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R618/day – about 1 230% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Wales?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Wales is Alamo (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 9.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.7
National
National
8.9
Hertz
Hertz
8.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Wales?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Wales is January, when you can expect to pay R560/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Wales is August (R956/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R560

February

R659

March

R684

April

R799

May

R775

June

R857

July

R898

August

R956

September

R882

October

R791

November

R643

December

R684

What car do most people hire in Wales?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Wales are the following: Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Wales?

Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Wales at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Wales

Alamo

1 location
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Budget

2 locations
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National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,4

Hertz

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

15 locations
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Sixt

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,0

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

3,7

Avis

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Wales for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks in Wales. They can have you in a hire car for about R12 074 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Wales?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Wales check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Wales

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Wales. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R116+).

Electric

Electric

R516+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R116+

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