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Hiring a campervan in Cardiff puts you straight on the road into Wales. Set on the bay where the Taff and the Ely meet the sea, the Welsh capital is less than an hour from the peaks of Bannau Brycheiniog, the former Brecon Beacons National Park, and from the cliffs of the Glamorgan coast. Further west lie the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire; to the north, the Cambrian Mountains and then the Eryri massif. Our partner company Anywhere Campers hands over camper vans and motorhomes here, from two-seat vans to family models.
A medieval castle at the heart of the city, the converted docks of Cardiff Bay, a rugby stadium right in the centre: Cardiff is best explored on foot before you take the wheel, on the left.
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Where to pick up your vehicle in Cardiff?
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Cardiff
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €398/day median €401/day | from €420/day median €423/day | from €466/day median €469/day | from €406/day median €408/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €409/day median €427/day | from €425/day median €441/day | from €477/day median €488/day | from €417/day median €428/day |
| Large motorhome | from €415/day median €418/day | from €431/day median €433/day | from €477/day median €480/day | from €423/day median €425/day |
Daily prices observed on October 24, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Cardiff
1 Bannau Brycheiniog and the mining valleys
- Cardiff
- Castell Coch
- Caerphilly
- Storey Arms
- Brecon
- Crickhowell
- Abergavenny
- Blaenavon
- Cardiff
North of Cardiff, Castell Coch, a Gothic Revival castle perched in the woods, and the moated fortress of Caerphilly lead onto the A470. From Storey Arms, a path climbs Pen y Fan, the highest point in southern Wales. After Brecon and the small town of Crickhowell, the return via Abergavenny passes through Blaenavon, a World Heritage industrial landscape, where you can go down the Big Pit mine.
- Distance
- about 220 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Glamorgan coast, Gower and Pembrokeshire
- Cardiff
- Southerndown
- Mumbles
- Rhossili
- Laugharne
- Tenby
- Pembroke
- St Davids
- Cardiff
Heading west, the striped cliffs of the Glamorgan coast at Southerndown lead to Mumbles and Swansea Bay, then to the long beach of Rhossili at the tip of the Gower Peninsula. After Laugharne, where the poet Dylan Thomas lived, the road reaches Tenby and its colourful houses, Pembroke Castle and St Davids, the smallest city in the United Kingdom. The drive back is a single run along the A40 and the M4.
- Distance
- about 450 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile motorhome or camper van
3 From mid Wales to Eryri
- Cardiff
- Hay-on-Wye
- Aberystwyth
- Machynlleth
- Llanberis
- Caernarfon
- Conwy
- Llangollen
- Hereford
- Cardiff
This grand tour runs through the country from south to north. Hay-on-Wye, the capital of second-hand bookshops, then Aberystwyth and Machynlleth lead to Eryri, the former Snowdonia National Park: the rack railway at Llanberis, Caernarfon Castle, the walls of Conwy. You then head back down along the English border via the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, near Llangollen, and Hereford, another departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 650 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Cardiff?
Best time
June and July
June to July
highs 20 to 21 °C, lows 12 to 14 °C
The two most pleasant months in Cardiff: twelve hours of sunshine a day on average, highs of around 20 °C and less rain than in autumn. The paths up Pen y Fan and the beaches of Gower are at their best, and the long evenings leave time to link up the stages.
High season
August
August
highs 21 °C, lows 13 °C
British school holidays and the National Eisteddfod, the great festival of Welsh culture held in a different town each year: August is the busiest month. The sea reaches 20 °C, but showers return. Book your vehicle and campsites in Pembrokeshire and Gower well in advance.
April, May, September and October
April to May, September to October
highs 13 to 18 °C, lows 5 to 12 °C
April and May, already bright with ten to eleven hours of sunshine a day, suit hikes in Bannau Brycheiniog before the crowds. In September, the sea is still at 18 °C along the Glamorgan coast. October, on the other hand, turns very wet: plan some indoor visits, such as Cardiff's castles and museums.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs 8 to 11 °C, lows 3 to 6 °C
Winter is mild near the coast but very wet: December is the rainiest month, with only three hours of sunshine a day. Mountain roads in Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri can be snowy or icy. For a short trip, stay on the coast, at campsites open all year round.
Climate in Cardiff, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 °C | 3 °C | 106 mm | 4 h/day | 6 °C |
| Feb | 9 °C | 4 °C | 110 mm | 5 h/day | 7 °C |
| Mar | 11 °C | 4 °C | 106 mm | 7 h/day | 8 °C |
| Apr | 13 °C | 5 °C | 76 mm | 10 h/day | 11 °C |
| May | 17 °C | 9 °C | 80 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
| Jun | 20 °C | 12 °C | 71 mm | 12 h/day | 18 °C |
| Jul | 21 °C | 14 °C | 85 mm | 12 h/day | 19 °C |
| Aug | 21 °C | 13 °C | 91 mm | 10 h/day | 20 °C |
| Sep | 18 °C | 12 °C | 114 mm | 8 h/day | 18 °C |
| Oct | 15 °C | 9 °C | 141 mm | 6 h/day | 15 °C |
| Nov | 11 °C | 6 °C | 119 mm | 5 h/day | 12 °C |
| Dec | 9 °C | 5 °C | 149 mm | 3 h/day | 8 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Leave Cardiff on the main roads
Once you have the vehicle, head for the main roads before the side streets: the A470 runs north towards Bannau Brycheiniog, while the A48(M) joins the M4 motorway, which bypasses the city to the north towards Swansea or England. The centre, with its bus lanes and pedestrian streets around the castle, is better explored on foot.
Match days at the Principality Stadium
The Principality Stadium stands right in the centre, on the banks of the Taff. On rugby match days, especially during the Six Nations Championship in February and March, and on big concert nights, several nearby streets are closed and traffic is gridlocked. Check the events calendar and avoid picking up or returning the vehicle on those days.
20 mph and bilingual signs
Since 2023, the default speed limit on streets in Welsh towns, Cardiff included, has been 20 mph; some roads have since gone back to 30 mph, so read every sign. Signs are bilingual, in Welsh and English: Caerdydd means Cardiff, and "Araf", painted on the road, means slow down.
Single-track roads in the mountains
In Bannau Brycheiniog and Eryri, many small roads are single-track, with passing places to let vehicles cross. The Gospel Pass, above Hay-on-Wye, is not recommended for large motorhomes. With a long vehicle, stick to the A470 and A roads, and be ready to reverse to the nearest passing place.
No wild camping in Wales
Sleeping in your vehicle outside an authorised site is not allowed without the landowner's permission, and national park car parks often display overnight bans. Public motorhome service areas are rare: plan on campsites and the small sites run by caravanning clubs, which are plentiful on the Gower Peninsula and in Pembrokeshire.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Cardiff
Where can I pick up a campervan in Cardiff?
The only partner company in Cardiff is Anywhere Campers, which hands over its camper vans and motorhomes in the city itself. The exact address and meeting time are given in your booking confirmation. If no vehicle is available on your dates, Bristol, about forty kilometres away across the Severn Estuary, offers other departures.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Cardiff?
The price depends mainly on the season, the length of hire and the size of the vehicle: a two-seat van does not cost the same as a six-berth over-cab motorhome, and summer is the busiest period. Run a search with your pick-up and return dates: Cardiff offers are then shown with mandatory fees included, ready to book.
Which vehicles can I hire in Cardiff?
For a couple, the Van for 2 has two seats and two berths in a size that is easy to park. Families turn to the Sunlight A70, with six seats and six berths, or to the five-berth low-profile models, the Adria Matrix M670SL and the Sunlight T 68. The Carado T-447 sleeps four. Most come with a manual or automatic gearbox.
Can I return the campervan in another city?
Yes, depending on the offers: our partners also have departures from Bristol, Bath, Hereford, Salisbury and Bournemouth. You can cross Wales and finish in southern England, near Stonehenge or the Jurassic Coast. Any one-way fee is included in the displayed price as soon as you enter the return city when searching.
Can I take the ferry to Ireland from Cardiff?
Ferries to Rosslare, in south-east Ireland, leave from Pembroke Dock and Fishguard, in south-west Wales, about two and a half hours' drive from Cardiff via the M4 and then the A40 or A477. Before booking the crossing, check that the rental company allows Ireland and that the insurance covers it, sometimes for an extra fee.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Cardiff with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Functional and easy-to-use application that meets expectations.
N.
United Kingdom · Jul 2025
Trustpilot
1. The motorhome had neither a reversing alarm nor a rear camera. Essential for this type of vehicle. 2. There was no option to purchase insurance without a deductible. The options were either to take out an external one or to reduce it with Indie Campers. Additionally, in the case of the one rented in Scotland, we were informed at the last moment that no insurance covered the upper and lower parts of the sides... Incredible! We could crash it but not scratch it... 3. Regarding the rental in Dublin: a) The location is very far from the airport and much further from the city.
J.
United Kingdom · Jun 2024
Trustpilot
Available team and very good service
Nicolas E.
United Kingdom · Jun 2024
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Cardiff
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Wales?
A category B licence is enough for camper vans and motorhomes under 3.5 tonnes, which covers most rental vehicles. A licence issued outside the United Kingdom and the European Union may need to be accompanied by an international driving permit: check before you travel. Each rental company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer.
How do I get used to driving on the left?
You drive on the left with the steering wheel on the right, and roundabouts are taken clockwise, giving way to traffic coming from the right. Most of a motorhome's width then sits on the left side, where kerbs, low walls and hedges are: ask a passenger to keep an eye on it for the first few days, and remember that speeds and distances are in miles.
How do I get to Cardiff from the airport?
Cardiff Airport is in Rhoose, in the Vale of Glamorgan, about twenty kilometres south-west of the centre. A shuttle bus links the terminal to Rhoose station, from where trains reach Cardiff Central in about half an hour. Bristol Airport, which offers more international flights, is a little over an hour's drive away.
Where can I stay with a motorhome to visit Cardiff?
An urban campsite sits in Pontcanna Fields, on the edge of Bute Park: you can walk to the castle and the centre along the Taff. Pitches are limited and in high demand on match and concert days. Otherwise, a campsite on the Glamorgan coast or in the Taff valley lets you come into the city by train.
Are there tolls around Cardiff?
No, the M4 motorway is free along its entire Welsh section, and the two bridges over the Severn Estuary, which link Wales to England, have been toll-free since December 2018. You do, however, have to pay for parking at many tourist sites and national park car parks, often by bank card or app.
When should I book a campervan in Cardiff?
For July and August, book several months ahead: with only one partner company in the city, the most popular vehicles, two-seat vans and family models, go quickly. The British school holidays at Easter and at the end of May are also busy. Outside these periods, a few weeks ahead is usually enough.
About us
Why start a campervan trip from Cardiff
A compact capital, Cardiff puts you in the mountains, on clifftops or in a village of booksellers less than an hour and a half after taking the wheel. The peaks of Bannau Brycheiniog, the beaches of Gower and the Pembrokeshire coast can be combined in a week, and the A470 leads all the way to the mountains of Eryri for a full tour of Wales.
Anywhere Campers, our partner company on site, offers everything from a van for two to a six-berth family motorhome. Bristol, Bath and Hereford, other departure cities of our partners less than 75 km away as the crow flies, widen the choice and open up one-way trips between Wales and England. June and July are the most pleasant months, but the coast is accessible all year round, and a day on foot between the castle, Bute Park and Cardiff Bay rounds off the trip nicely.
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