Barry car hire

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Cheap car hire in Barry

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Most popular car type

Economy

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Barry car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Barry with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Barry?

You should book your car hire in Barry around 38 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Barry?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Barry are Alamo (10.0), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6, 1 review), and Budget (9.7).
Alamo
Alamo
Rated 10.0/10
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.6/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 9.7/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 9.3/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Barry?

Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Barry. Compact cars in Barry cost R970/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R641/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Barry?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Barry is January at an average cost of R426/day. April is the most expensive month to hire a car in Barry when prices are R994/day on average, which tends to be 2 321% above the yearly average hire price for Barry.

Which car hire company in Barry has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 2 locations in Barry, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Barry

  • Barry might seem like a small beach town, but it's jam-packed with exciting things to do and is a great base location to visit surrounding areas like Sully or Cardiff. Booking a car hire in Barry is highly recommended for your holiday, as although you'll find there is a local bus service, the schedule is not very frequent which could mean wasting time waiting for transport to visit attractions, such as Barry Island Pleasure Park and the Porthkerry Country Park.
  • The closest airport to Barry is Cardiff Airport (CWL). Pre-booking a car hire in Barry and collecting it at the airport is the best way to avoid the hassle of public transport, and get your holiday started as soon as possible. Just load the car and go! You'll find a few popular cars hire companies at the airport. The most popular is Enterprise. All the car hire desks are located on the ground floor of the main Arrivals Terminal.
  • Barry is one of the easiest places to drive in Wales. The road system is not very complicated to navigate and you won't run into much traffic. There are more roundabouts than traffic lights, which means a consistent flow, rather than a stop-start inner city restriction. The main thing to remember for stress-free driving in Barry, is if you stick to the road rules, you'll have a positive experience as all drivers on the roads of Barry are alert laid back and courteous.
  • There are some small difficulties when driving on Barry roads in your Barry car hire. Firstly, when you leave the main roads, it might be indicated that a road is a dual carriageway, but in reality, you might only be able to fit one car travelling in one direction at a time, which means slowing down and pulling to one side when faced with an oncoming car. The next thing to remember is not to be put off by road signs; some of them are written in Welsh, but there will most likely be an English translation below.
  • Mini hire cars in Barry are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Barry

  • How can I find car hires near me in Barry?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Barry?

    An Economy car hire in Barry costs R769 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Barry?

    A Standard car hire in Barry costs R757 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Barry?

    A Compact car hire in Barry costs R748 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Barry?

    The most popular choice of car hire in Barry is a Mini or something similar such as a Toyota Aygo. Smaller cars are best suited for this type of road system. Barry isn't a big place so there is no need for long distant comforts offered by bigger or luxury cars. You'll find manual transmission is sufficient as you won't be spending much time in traffic jams or going up and down winding hills.

  • What’s the speed limit in Barry?

    The first thing to notice is that all residential roads in Barry have a speed limit of 20mph. Driving on motorways will have a speed limit of 70mph while in built-up areas you are allowed to drive up to 30mph. Monike Rd which leads into Barry Rd, are the two main roads in the area and have a speed limit of 25mph. When there is wet weather, it is safe to subtract 10mph from the regular speed limit to ensure safe driving.

  • Where are the best places to park in Barry?

    You'll have access to parking lots and street parking in Barry. There are two car parks in Barry. Harbour Road Car Park and Overflow Car Park have 530 spaces between them and include disabled parking spots. You'll find both parking spaces and on-street parking spots are charged by the hour, and you are not allowed to park in one spot for longer than 2h at a time. There is free street parking on Court Rd, Wyndham Rd and at the Waterfront Retail Park. 

Barry car rental reviews and directory

 
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Alamo

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Barry

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6

Very Good

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.6

2 locations in Barry

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Car Rental Drop Off

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10,0 Wonderful

gillian, Jun 2025

Economy

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Loved the car. Excellent staff support. One request: the refundable deposit was not itemized on our bill at Pick-up. It was vague, and not exactly £200. It was refunded on request however we wanted it to be itemized on pick-up. Thank you.

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Budget

9,7

Wonderful

One location in Barry

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Locations in Barry

Cardiff Internation Airport

+44 344 544 6006

Monday09:30 - 18:00
Tuesday09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday09:30 - 18:00
Thursday09:30 - 18:00
Friday09:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:30 - 18:00
Sunday09:30 - 18:00

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Europcar

9,3

Wonderful

One location in Barry

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Car Hire Centre

+44 371 384 3404

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Hertz

8,0

Very Good

One location in Barry

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Locations in Barry

Cardiff Airport

+44 1446 711722

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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National

8,7

Very Good

One location in Barry

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Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 1446 712837

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday12:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Firefly

7,0

Good

One location in Barry

Locations in Barry

Cardiff Airport

+44 144 671 1722

Monday08:00 - 19:30
Tuesday08:00 - 19:30
Wednesday08:00 - 19:30
Thursday08:00 - 19:30
Friday08:00 - 19:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:30

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DRIVALIA

5,6

Fair

One location in Barry

Locations in Barry

Port Road

Opening times not available

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Easirent

No score available yet

One location in Barry

Locations in Barry

Holiday Inn Express

+44 144 650 0810

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5 travellers who hired a car in Barry gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.0

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