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Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.34 |
Average price per day | £40 |
Cheapest price per day | £24 |
There are 9 hire agencies servicing Swansea. These agencies, altogether, have 14 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Swansea with prices from £24 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Swansea:
Here are the best Swansea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Swansea medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Swansea SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Swansea van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Swansea luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To get the best deal on car hire in Swansea, book about 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £24, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in Swansea with deals as low as £16.72/day found in the past two weeks. keddy by Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £19.47/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Swansea is Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 9.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Planning to hire a car in Swansea? January is the cheapest month, costing about £25 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £45. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£25
February
£27
March
£30
April
£35
May
£39
June
£40
July
£45
August
£43
September
£36
October
£35
November
£36
December
£35
The most popular types of cars to hire in Swansea are the following: Mini cars (Citroen C1 or similar), Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar), and Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Sharan or similar).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Swansea at 2.
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If you would like to use hire cars in Swansea then you will need to show a valid driving licence to the Swansea car hire company, along with proof of identity. Swansea car hire companies tend to ask that you show your passport, but any identification that has a photograph and your information will suffice. You will need to pay with a major credit or debit card when covering your deposit for your cheap car hire in Swansea, and you should be at least 21 years old to hire cars in Swansea. If you are not yet 25, then the car hire company may apply an extra charge to cover insurance costs.
The driving laws in Swansea are the same as in the rest of the United Kingdom, and so you will need to drive on the left-hand side of the road while in control of your car hire in Swansea. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.08%, like in the rest of the United Kingdom, but we do not recommend that you drink and drive as the penalties for breaking the law are strict. All passengers must wear their seatbelt while using car hires in Swansea, and you can only use hands-free features on your mobile phone while in control of your car hire in Swansea. The speed limit is displayed in miles per hour (mph) and you are allowed to move through an amber light at a pedestrian crossing if it is clear and safe to do so.
We recommend that you investigate some cheap car hires in Swansea where you can drive a compact or economy car, especially if you only plan on staying within the city, as they will be easier to control and park. If you would like to explore outside the city then we suggest hiring an SUV, as it will be better suited for the rougher country and coastal roads in Wales.
Swansea has plenty of options for parking and there are a few places where you can park for free in the city centre. There is free parking at the Civic Centre (east car park) for up to two hours, and you can park at the Northampton car park and the East Burrows car park for free on Sundays. Otherwise, you will need to park on street and pay at a parking meter, then display your parking ticket on the dashboard.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £40/day when booking a car hire in Swansea. The absolute best deal a user found was for £22/day from keddy by Europcar, booked on Aug. 17.
Hiring a car in Swansea for a week can be a great option for travel. Europcar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £313/week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Swansea check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
The monthly cost of a car hire in Swansea is £1,343 (£45/day) on average.
£84 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Swansea, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Swansea, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £50/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Swansea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£41+).