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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Wales?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Wales and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

January

$44

February

$57

March

$62

April

$62

May

$88

June

$78

July

$88

August

$83

September

$74

October

$72

November

$61

December

$72

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wales is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Wales

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Wales and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 November 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Wales

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Wales to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Small cars

$43 - $136

All Car Types

$50 - $232

To hire a small car in Wales, you would pay an average price of $65/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Wales (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$136/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wales, hiring a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Wales, you would pay an average price of $66/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Wales (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$193/day). In fact, June is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wales, hiring a medium car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Wales, you would pay an average price of $67/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Wales (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$244/day). In fact, June is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Wales, hiring a SUV saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 20 November 2024.

Hertz

10.0
Wonderful
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Budget

9.7
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.4

Europcar

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.7
Fair
8 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations

Sunnycars

8 locations

Free2Move

7 locations

Avis

3 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 November 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a car hire in Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for $41/day from DRIVALIA , booked on Nov. 17.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Wales?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Wales from the following companies over the past two weeks: Europcar ($73/day), Avis ($121/day), and Budget ($175/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Wales?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, U-Save (10.0 rating), Arnold Clark (9.6 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Wales.

  • What are petrol prices like in Wales?

    The average price of petrol in Wales is $2.96/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $133 and $192 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Avis you can hire a car in Wales from about $440 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Wales for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 56% on a hire car in Wales. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Wales for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Wales for a month?

    Our recent data shows that DRIVALIA can potentially be 57% below the average car hire price in Wales. Check prices and availability for DRIVALIA and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Wales is on average $1,884 a month or $63 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Wales car hire.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Wales

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Wales. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Wales. Deals were last updated on 20 November 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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