Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
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Price of gas per litre | £1.39 |
Average price per day | £40 |
Cheapest price per day | £17 |
January
£26
February
£27
March
£34
April
£35
May
£39
June
£38
July
£39
August
£40
September
£40
October
£37
November
£39
December
£41
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Swansea is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.
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 £17 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Swansea:
Small cars | £24 - £44 | |
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All Car Types | £41 - £74 |
To hire a small car in Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £33/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£44/day). In fact, January is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a small car saves you 39% 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. Here are the best Swansea small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £52/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£88/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a medium car saves you 4% 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 large car in Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £105/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£159/day). In fact, November is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a large car is 50% more expensive. 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 Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £48/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£69/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a SUV saves you 10% 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. Here are the best Swansea SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £117/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£161/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a van is 55% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Swansea van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a luxury car in Swansea, the United Kingdom, you would pay an average price of £104/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Swansea, the United Kingdom (~£70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£135/day). In fact, April is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Swansea. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Swansea, hiring a luxury car is 49% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Swansea luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Europcar
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keddy by Europcar
Free2Move
Avis
INTERRENT
Sunnycars
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 £17/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Swansea from the following companies over the past two weeks: keddy by Europcar (£17/day), Europcar (£22/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£23/day).
The average price of petrol in Swansea is £1.39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £62 and £90 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
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 £214/week on average.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 75% on your car hire. For a below average price in Swansea, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.
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 £915 (£31/day) on average.
£74 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 Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £48/day.
The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Vauxhall Corsa) in Swansea, making it the most popular option.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Swansea. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£29+).