Car hire Wales

A trip to Wales offers holidaymakers access to picturesque countryside, some of the finest beaches in Europe and an abundance of historic sites and castles. Wales is not big, so driving from north to south only takes a few hours. Heading south through the majestic mountains of Snowdonia has to rate as one the world's most picturesque car journeys. Renting a vehicle is easy and cheap, especially when tourists compare cheap car hire in Wales with us to get the best deals.

Cardiff International Airport is the principal gateway to Wales, with flights from UK domestic locations, including Edinburgh and Newcastle, as well as a busy summer charter airline timetable. Anglesey Airport also serves domestic passenger flights, while ports on the west coast run passenger ferries across the Irish Sea. Anglesey has services from Dublin, while Fishguard and Pembroke Dock both receive ferries from Rosslare.

Most major towns and resorts in Wales have a train service and there is an adequate bus system to many major urban areas. Bus and train times are not frequent however, and car rental in Wales offers travellers the most convenience, as well as the freedom to go at the driver's own pace. Wales car hire suppliers have service offices in the main Welsh towns and resorts, but it is best to book in advance.

Motorists should carry their driving licenses when on road trips in Wales. The minimum driving age is 17 here, but when renting a car the driver must be over 21 years old. Motorists drive on the left, and all people in the car are required to wear seatbelts. Drivers are barred from using hand-held mobile phones when behind the wheel.

When using car hire in Wales, historic buildings that can easily be reached include the UNESCO listed Caernarfon Castle and Beaumaris Castle on the Isle of Anglesey. Fabulous seaside towns, such as Llandudno and Colwyn Bay, dot the coast of North Wales. The A470 passes through Snowdonia, where mountain hiking trails draw hill walkers from afar.