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Cheap Car Hire in Wales

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Wales car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Wales. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 August 2026.

Most common car type

Compact
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Cheapflights insights for Wales car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Wales, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R629/day – about 1 260% 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 R562/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Wales is August (R943/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

R562

February

R670

March

R695

April

R827

May

R794

June

R868

July

R893

August

R943

September

R819

October

R753

November

R637

December

R703

What car do most people hire in Wales?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Wales are the following: Compact cars (Vauxhall Astra or similar), SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Wales?

Both Avis and National have 2 locations in Wales, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Wales

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Wales. Reviews were last updated on 2 August 2026.

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

8,9

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,3

Hertz

1 location
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Sixt

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,0

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

3,7

Avis

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 August 2026.

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

    keddy by Europcar is one of the top picks in Wales. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 781 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.

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