Wales’ capital city stands in the middle of the south coast of the Principality, which forms part of the United Kingdom. Cardiff is a large modern city that has been extensively redeveloped since its heyday as a coal-exporting seaport. It is now a national centre for politics, culture and entertainment and has become a major visitor attraction too. Consider renting a car in Cardiff and you’ll be able to explore the different parts of the city, as well as the attractions further afield, like the mountains of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the village of Llandaff with its elegant cathedral.
Cardiff’s enormous urban renewal scheme turned what was once simply a port city into an exciting cultural capital. The Bay area in particular has become one of the most popular destinations in Wales. Renting a car in Cardiff means you can easily drive from the old city centre to the Bay. The sights in this vast new district include the Welsh National Opera, Techniquest Science Centre, Dr Who Museum and the Welsh National Assembly grouped around a spectacular man-made lagoon. Elsewhere in the city, you’ll be able to drive to two classic fortresses – Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch – and the acclaimed open-air St Fagans National History Museum.
