Cardiff - Car hire
Cardiff is a city of contrasts. The capital of Wales has been considered as the youngest capital of Europe thanks to the life on its streets and its modern architecture. In this city you can admire the innovative architecture next to the oldest buildings; you can live the excitement of the center of the city at only a few steps from calm and enormous green meadows; and, you can be immersed in the legends of dragons and myths mixed perfectly with the most modern technology.
Travelers will be able to stroll around the city of Cardiff at their own pace if they make use of the search engine Pepecar puts at the disposal of its clients in this city. The possibility to rent a car has never been so easy and at a so low cost.
Its historic past, almost mythological, is reflected upon some of its buildings which, in contrast with the most modern architecture of the new Cardiff, obtain so charming an atmosphere.
The Roman Empire fortified the city of Cardiff during the occupation of the British Islands. Currently, some of the remains of the castle of Cardiff, built by the Normans in the year 1091, are still visible. The artist who started the advancement of the city was John Crichton-Stuart. Docks of the bay of Cardiff were, some decades ago, some of the most transited docks all over the United Kingdom and part of the world, becoming the capital of Wales, though the city lost its hegemony in a hundred years. Today, after the remodeling of its bay, its docks have become, again, important touristic points for Cardiff.
Among the most modern edifications of Cardiff, one can find the Millennium Stadium, worldwide known as the headquarter of Wales Rugby and Football Teams, Pierhead Building, Wales Millennium Center and the National Assembly of Wales. Among the most historic ones, we can point out the Castle of Cardiff and the Cathedral of Llandaff.
If you want to enjoy all Cardiff has in store for you, our recommendation is to reserve a rental car with Pepecar, for you will find hundreds of deals to choose the vehicle you like the most.
GASTRONOMY AND GOING SHOPPING
Welsh gastronomy is similar to the gastronomy of the rest of the United Kingdom. The city of Cardiff is also known for its meats and fishes, as the city is really close to the coast and green meadows. Welsh gastronomy is a secret to be tasted. Traditional cheeses from Wales, sweet bread Bara Birth, its famous stews and the astonishing cawl, stew of lamb and leek are some of the best examples.
Cardiff has a lot of galleries and shopping malls, making to go shopping a pure pleasure. The center of the city is full of shops and old galleries connecting all of them. The main areas to go shopping are Queen Street and Cardiff Central Market, where you can find some of the most typical products of the city.
So, if you want to enjoy this city at your fullest, forget about the limitations of the public transportation and be master and lord of your money, we recommend going to pepecar.com and reserving a low-cost rental car in Cardiff.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS
Cardiff International Airport is located about 20 kilometers from the center of the capital of Wales. It is the most notable aerodrome of Wales and one of the most transited ones from all over the United Kingdom. Remember that Pepecar allows you to pick up and return your rental car to the airport.
To get to the center of the city of Cardiff with your rental car from the airport, take the A48 until Vale of Glamorgan or the A4050 to Port Rd.
Travelers who want to rent a car in Cardiff should know that the center of the city is full of pedestrian streets. However, you won't have any problem to park in the center as the city is also full of free parking lots.
RENTAL CAR EXCURSIONS FROM CARDIFF
The advantage of having a rental car as those offered by Pepecar is that you can make excursions to nearby places from Cardiff.
BRECON BEACONS
Located at the other part of Wales, Brecon Beacons is one of the most beautiful and impressive paradises all over the country. In Brecon, we will find the National Park of Brecon Beacon, a spectacular location full of hills, nature, lakes and waterfalls. After having visited the national park, you can go to the town of Brecon and enjoy its impressive cathedral from the 13th century. By the way, once you come back to Cardiff, we recommend making a stop in the astonishing Blaenavon, declared World Heritage Site.
The route with your car from Cardiff is about 1 hour taking the A470, which includes tolls, during 57 kilometers.
SWANSEA
This Welsh city is situated at the south of the country and is considered to be the second largest population of Wales. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the city took an important role as a maritime port and industrial center. Swansea streets become a lively location every night. During the day, you can access places as the Castle of Swansea, built in the year 1106, or the monuments and museums of the city.
It is located at about 65 kilometers from the center of Cardiff. You can access the city of Swansea with your car taking the road M4.
If you want a short trip to Cardiff because of your work, business or on holidays, reserve a rental car with Pepecar and ensure the best price on the market.