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Good to know
- IATA code
- CWL
- ICAO code
- EGFF
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 9 mi
- Main road
- A4226
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus · Shuttle
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- GBP
- Driving side
- Left-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 1
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Rental desks at Cardiff Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
In the terminal
Offices 1
At Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport sits in Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, to the south-west of Cardiff. Cardiff Airport has 1 terminal. Rental desks share a separate building next to the terminals. Cardiff is 9 mi away, by the A4226; there is also a train, a bus and a shuttle.
Picking up and returning
Driving to the airport
From the M4, drivers take the A4232 to Culverhouse Cross and follow the A4050 towards Barry before turning onto the A4226. Coming from the west, they leave the M4 at junction 37 near Pyle, join the A48 past Cowbridge and turn south on the A4226.
Public transport into town
The station serving the airport is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport on the Vale of Glamorgan Line, with trains towards Cardiff Central in the east and Bridgend in the west. Route 304 also runs via Barry to Cardiff, or via Llantwit Major to Bridgend.
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Rules of the road in the United Kingdom
- Speed limits
- 30 / 60 / 70 mph
- Alcohol limit
- 0.8 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- tolls on some motorways
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
United Kingdom: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the left. If you are used to the right, allow yourself a little time at the start — junctions and roundabouts catch people out, not the straight roads.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in GBP. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
Where do I pick up the car at Cardiff Airport?
Rental desks share a separate building next to the terminals.
How far is Cardiff from the airport?
9 mi.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
An EU or EEA licence is enough.
What are the speed limits in United Kingdom?
30 mph in towns, 60 mph on open roads, 70 mph on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Some motorways charge at the barrier, others are free.
Which car rental companies serve Cardiff Airport?
At the airport: an independent office. Desks are in the terminal.