Enterprise

Car & Van Hire - Cardiff City Centre

Downtown Cardiff

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45 Penarth Road
Cardiff, WLS, GB, CF10 5DJ

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+44 29 2038 9222
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Hiring a car at Cardiff City Centre

When it comes to things to do, Cardiff does not disappoint. The Welsh capital has amazing beaches, character-filled markets and historical buildings. Voted as Britain’s 8th favourite city for short breaks, it's a destination that gets flooded by visitors every summer.

While there are a few ways to get around, nothing beats a car when it comes to taking in the lush green spaces. For this reason, finding a car rental that’s reliable, easy to use and convenient is a must. Enterprise is a car rental company that has been around for 55 years, and for good reason. Their solid reputation is built on providing the best cars and vans for rental, makes them a good choice when it comes to renting a car in Cardiff.

The locations to find Enterprise branches for car rental near Cardiff are at Cardiff Airport, Bristol Airport, Cardiff West (Hadfield Court/Hadfield Road) and Cardiff East (Ipswich Road).

Cheap Car and Van Rental in Cardiff City Centre

When it comes to holidaying, it's rarely a cheap experience. Therefore, any saving that can be made on car rentals is always welcomed. For those looking to save money and reduce pollution in the exquisite Cardiff surroundings, there are fuel-efficient vehicles. These consume less fuel, so overall, the money spent topping up the tank is considerably minimised.

The fuel-efficient Enterprise vehicles are in the Economy car range. These come as spacious four-seaters, with a three-bag loading space in the car boot.

Other types of cars available for rental are four and five-seaters, with loading space for up to four bags in the boot. There are also sports cars for individuals and couples. While these cars do not reduce cost via fuel efficiency, there are always deals for weekend rentals.

Cardiff City Centre Van Hire

Enterprise offers all kinds of vans, from SUVs to people carriers. The people carriers give groups of up to five people a good amount of seating space. These are great options for discovering the Cardiff countryside.

The commercial vans are wonderful choices for those looking to renovate a house or transport bulkier items. These come in two and three-seaters, and as with all Enterprise vans and cars, are well maintained. Learn more about Enterprise van hire.

A Wide Range of Vehicles to Hire

There is a large range of vehicles for every need at Enterprise, from nine-seater people carriers to sports cars, along with SUV's that have added room for luggage. The cars on offer are just as varied. There are three-door compacts that are great for a weekend getaway, and five-seat standard cars that give passengers plenty of room, to name but a few.

Driving Information in Cardiff City Centre

In the summer months, when there are many visitors to Cardiff city, it can get busier on the roads. However, this can be avoided by leaving a little earlier to avoid the rush.

In St David's Dewi Sant Shopping Centre, there are 2,000 parking spaces that are overlooked by CCTV cameras, 24 hours a day. To park for up to three hours costs around £4; this is a fairly standard price for parking around Cardiff.

Rental Policies

Additional Drivers - There is an additional charge of 10 GBP per day for each Additional Authorised Driver.

AGE - All drivers must be a minimum of 25 years old. Only drivers over 30 years old may rent Full-Size MPVS, Premiums, or Four-Wheel Drives.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Damage waiver is included in the price of the rental, subject to the terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Damage waiver reduces the amount you are responsible for in the event of damage to and or theft of the vehicle. The excess amounts applicable with damage waiver are- all cars – 1000.00 GBP- MINI MPVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles - 1150.00 GBP all premiums and 4x4s equals 1400.00 GBP.

All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was rented from will be subject to a one-way fee of up to £150. One-way rentals are allowed within all the UK, including Northern Ireland.

In the event of damage and or theft, an excess is applicable which varies depending on vehicle type and location. Excess Protection will cover up to 900.00 GBP of any damage, subject to terms and conditions of the rental agreement. The customer can reduce or eliminate possible financial exposure caused by loss or damage to the rental vehicle. The following excess amounts apply, all cars 1000.00 GBP, MINI MPVs, MPVs 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles 1150.00 GBP, commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland 1400 GBP, premiums and 4x4s 1400.00 GBP. Excess protection is an optional coverage that allows the renter to reduce the excess responsibility by 900 GBP. The price of EP varies by vehicle size and the prices are inclusive of VAT - premium location fee applies to airports - all vehicles except commercials - 11.99 GBP per day, Small Commercial Van - 14.99 GBP per day and all other Commercial Vans - 19.99 GBP per day.

Mileage- all vehicles include unlimited mileage.

For vehicles travelling to the Republic of Ireland, there is an additional charge of 75 GBP per rental. Please call the branch in advance. Vehicles may not travel outside the U.K. and Ireland.

Payment- if the rental is not prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit and the full rental charges using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. If the rental is prepaid, the renter must pay a deposit using a major debit or credit card in his or her own name. The deposit is 200 GBP, or 500 GBP if renting a premium vehicle. Payment by a credit card in the main drivers name will be required to rent premium vehicles . If the debit or credit card differs from that used to prepay the rental charges, an additional 200 GBP deposit is required.

Enterprise offers roadside assistance protection – Rap. Rap allows enterprise customers to waive all financial responsibility for the following - tire and glass repair or replacement costs, except when part of a larger repair, replacement keys costs, and all recovery and call out charges imposed by our chosen roadside assistance providers as result of a fault caused by renter error. Rap does not exempt you from these charges if there is any breach of our rental agreement. The price of rap is 4.99 GBP per day.

Documentation- all drivers must produce all parts of a valid driving license. Non-EU license holders are required to have an international driving permit if the license is not in English. Domestic renters must produce a photo ID- passport or driving license. International travelers must produce a passport, proof of return travel and residency information while in the U.K. renters who wish to use a debit card are also required to produce two proofs of address such as a bank or credit card statement, which are less than three months old and may be subject to additional checks. We reserve the right to request additional ID or conduct further ID checks. These may include ID checks with external partners who may check supplied details against databases to which they have access.

Cardiff City Centre Car Hire FAQs

For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.