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Welcome to Avis
Car rental in Cardiff with confidence. Full, fee-free cancellation guaranteed.
Discover the Welsh capital of Cardiff and its beautiful surrounds with an Avis hire car. Avis has car rental locations at both Cardiff Airport and the city centre, so whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, you can collect your hire car wherever it suits you best.
At Cardiff Airport, Avis car rentals is located a short walk from the terminal building. Simply exit the Arrivals Hall, turn right and cross the road to the Short Stay Car Park. You’ll find our car hire office is located at the entrance to the car park. If you choose to rent a car from the city, you’ll find us conveniently located in Cardiff city centre on Tudor Street, close to the railway station.
Browse our extensive fleet of high-quality rental cars to find the car best suited to your trip. We’ll prepare your vehicle with all the extra comforts you need to make it the best trip yet. We also offer flexible one-way options so you can continue your journey and drop your car off at another location at the end of your stay.
Avis also prioritises the well-being of our customers. To keep you safe during the ongoing COVID-19 situation we have taken steps to protect our customers in order to help you travel with confidence. Measures include flexible cancellation policies, guaranteed sanitisation of cars—with special attention paid to areas common to touch such as steering wheels, door handles and controls, and a fully contactless car rental experience.
Where to find car hire in Cardiff?
What to do in Cardiff
- Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Price Promise
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Our Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover product means no need to pay or claim.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
- VIP Treatment
Go straight to your vehicle at our larger stores. Your keys and paperwork will be waiting.
- VIP Treatment
- Free Cancellation
Cancel with no charge up to 24 hours before pick-up, if you ‘Pay on Collection’
- Free Cancellation
- Speedy collection
Jump the queue with pre-prepared paperwork and your vehicle at the ready.
- Speedy collection
- Member-only benefits
Unlock money-off vouchers, free weekends, upgrades and inclusive additional driver cover at no extra cost.
- Member-only benefits
Your Welsh journey starts here
Life is busy enough without having to worry about the details. You just want to feel the freedom of Cardiff’s rolling roads. We understand. That’s why we won’t hold you up.
Whether you fancy a stealthy compact car for urban routes, a sleek saloon for that business trip, a dependable estate for a weekend in the country, or a herculean cargo carrier to haul large loads, we have the perfect hire vehicle for you.
Plan your trip from Cardiff
Cardiff is a dynamic city steeped in culture, offering visitors a special blend of world-class entertainment and scores of historic landmarks. Not only that, but the city’s location means there are plenty of opportunities to explore some of the best Welsh countryside, which is best explored by car.
The first port of call in Cardiff should be a tour of the majestic 11th century Cardiff Castle, situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by idyllic parkland. Explore 2,000 years of heritage, then head to Cardiff Bay, one of Europe’s largest waterfront developments with an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary architecture. Wander out to the barrage and take in superb views with the Bay to your left and the Severn estuary to your right.
Cardiff is also a shopper’s paradise, with many beautiful Victorian arcades housing independent boutiques, cafes and galleries. The Norwegian Church is a must see for fans of Roald Dhal, while sci-fi fans might want to tick off the Doctor Who Exhibition.
For sporting enthusiasts, a visit to the Principality Stadium is a chance to sample the city’s longstanding sporting culture. The stadium hosts major international sporting events and is the home of the world-famous Wales national rugby union team.
Beyond Cardiff
With a hire car you are free to explore beyond the city limits on your own schedule. Take a scenic drive through the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, the site of the highest mountain range in southern Britain. Innumerable trails along open ridges, on peaceful towpaths and through picturesque woods, offer walks for all levels of ability.
A showstopping sight on your tour is the caves of Dan yr Ogof. These natural caves were sculpted over millions of years by an underground river and consist of a labyrinth of passageways and vast chambers full of impressive stalagmites and stalactites.
Alternatively, Hay-on-Wye, the second-hand bookshop capital of the world and a prime spot for river sports, is on the other side of Brecon Beacons park.
The Gower Peninsula is another area of outstanding beauty just over one hour’s drive from Cardiff, offering visitors the chance to see epic sandy beaches, dramatic limestone cliffs and ancient woodlands.
Cardiff is also less than an hour’s drive from the vibrant city of Bristol, which in turn is only 35 minutes from the historical town of Bath, a spa destination since Celtic times.
Avis Cardiff van hire
What do you need to shift? Our van rental fleet spans small hire vans, perfect for that weekend DIY project; medium vans, well suited to hauling rolls of carpet, heavy floor tiles, or moving the kids to university; and large vans to accommodate some or all your worldly goods.
Avis vans are now available from a selection of hub locations across the UK.
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Book direct for the best Avis car or van rental experience. Here's what to expect:
- Fully flexible car hire
Amend or cancel your booking for free should your plans change, and get a full refund.
- Price Promise
You'll always get our best prices when booking on this site, or we’ll refund the difference.
- Fully flexible car hire
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
Our Comprehensive Zero-Excess cover product means no need to pay or claim.
- Our safety pledge is our commitment to keeping you safe
We’ve partnered with Reckitt Benckiser, Columbia University and Hip Hop Public Health to ensure we take every step we can to maintain your safety.
- Peace of mind vehicle cover
- Avis Inclusive
Enjoy worry-free rental with our inclusive rental package. For one upfront price, get free Roadside Assistance Plus and zero-excess cover at a 25% discounted rate.
- Digital check-in
Get to your car quickly and safely with our digital check-in service. Reduce your time spent at the counter by providing your details in advance.
- Avis Inclusive
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
We’ve extended our Avis Preferred tier statuses for an additional year, so you won’t lose out on any of the benefits you’ve acquired over time.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service with Avis Preferred. And with the Avis app, at our larger locations you can go straight to your car where they keys will be waiting.
- Avis Preferred tier extensions
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