Swansea car hire

If you’re travelling alone, a compact or small economy car is best to get around the city and points further afield, while families and groups of friends may prefer the comfort and size of an intermediate SUV or people carrier to get around.

There is a 20mph speed limit along Swansea High Street and other districts within thriving commercial and institutional areas, but outside these precincts, the national speed limit of 30mph should be applied. On primary roads like the A4067 and A483, speeds of between 40mph and 50mph are allowed and if you make it out to the M4 the limit increases to 70mph. CCTV and traffic cameras are always in use along busy highways and at junctions, so drive with care and observe the stated limits whenever possible.

Swansea Council operates several parking schemes including on-street parking, city centre car parks inclusive of multi-storey facilities and recreational parking, to name a few. On-street parking is subject to limits on time (maximum 2h) and operates on a pay-and-display basis, where the rate is £0.50 per 30min interval. The tariffs at city centre parking garages vary according to location but typically range between £1.20 and £1.50 per hour, which is similar to those for recreational parking spots. Parking is free on Sundays and bank holidays on most public streets not subject to restrictions and is usually free Monday-Saturday between the hours of 21:00 and 08:00.

The average price of fuel in Swansea is $11.02 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $132 and $176, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Swansea.

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A Compact car hire in Swansea costs $230 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Swansea costs $99 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Swansea costs $209 per day, on average.