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Retail property to let in Cardiff, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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More details for 31-35 Westgate St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

31-35 Westgate St

Cardiff, CF10 1JE

  • Retail to Let
  • £50,000 pa
  • 3,105 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a prominent corner location on Westgate Street, which forms part of the City’s established A3 circuit and is opposite the Principality Stadium. Nearby occupiers include a strong mix of bars, restaurants and hotels, alongside a sizeable and well-established office population. The unit is split over ground and basement levels with trading accommodation on both levels. The subject unit is located opposite the Principality Stadium (formerly known as the Millenium Stadium) which hosts major sporting and live events throughout the year.

Contact:

Savills

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

30/04/2026
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More details for 101 St. Mary St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Golate House - 101 St. Mary St

Cardiff, CF10 1DX

  • Retail to Let
  • £30,000 - £35,000 pa
  • 811 - 2,727 sq ft
  • 2 Units Available Now
  • Air Conditioning

Cardiff Retail to Rent

100 St Mary Street comprises ground floor lock up unit. 101 St Mary Street comprises ground and full height basement (with internal access and separate access to street level). Both units benefit from rear servicing. Located on prime A3 pitch in Cardiff City Centre forming part of Cardiff's leisure circuit, close to the Principality Stadium.

Contact:

Savills

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

18/03/2026
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More details for 131-141 Crwys Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

131-141 Crwys Rd

Cardiff, CF24 4NH

  • Retail to Let
  • £80,000 pa
  • 8,242 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a large ground floor shop currently trading as W.J. Gardner (painting and decorating), which has been in occupation for decades. The property is an amalgamation of three shops with rear warehouse / garage accommodation accessed from the rear lane off Whitchurch Place. The front comprises showroom space along with office accommodation. The properties occupy a prime trading position on Crwys Road in Cathays, which is an established suburban shopping location in the popular suburb of Roath, approximately 2 miles from Cardiff City Centre. Crwys Road is situated in a densely populated area and comprises a variety of uses including retail, financial services, coffee shops, restaurants and offices.

Contact:

E J Hales

Date on Market:

16/12/2025
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More details for Central Sq, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

The Interchange - Central Sq

Cardiff, CF10 1EP

  • Retail to Let
  • 1,786 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • 24 Hour Access

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Cardiff Bus Interchange is located in the prestigious Central Square development in the heart of Wales’s capital city. With Cardiff Central station a stone’s throw from the Interchange, the area is a bustling transport hub with high pedestrian footfall. The property comprises a prominently positioned ground-floor unit, suitable for retail and leisure opportunities. We have been verbally advised that the Council has agreed to allow outdoor seating at the front of the property, further enhancing the potential of the space. We are verbally advised that the accommodation has planning consent for A1, A2 or A3 use.

Contact:

Alder King LLP

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

17/09/2025
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More details for 33-35 Lower Cathedral Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

33-35 Lower Cathedral Rd

Cardiff, CF11 6LU

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,800 pa
  • 2,749 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • Private Toilets
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property comprises a large, adaptable commercial unit located on Lower Cathedral Road in Riverside, Cardiff. The space primarily consists of an open-plan warehouse/storage area, supported by a separate office room and bathroom facilities, along with an external yard. Its proximity to the city centre and flexible internal configuration makes it suitable for a wide range of business uses, from storage and logistics to office or hybrid operations.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

17/06/2026
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More details for 2 Old Church Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

2 OLD CHURCH ROAD, WHITCHURCH, CARDIFF, CF14 - 2 Old Church Rd

Cardiff, CF14 1AE

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,500 pa
  • 785 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Display Window
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

This attractive two-storey traditional property occupies a highly prominent corner position in the affluent suburb of Whitchurch, North Cardiff. The ground floor retail unit benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility, with strong footfall due to its proximity to Merthyr Road, the area’s primary retail pitch. The unit includes rear parking and is surrounded by a mix of national and independent retailers, making it an ideal location for a range of occupiers.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

16/06/2026
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More details for 150 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

150 Whitchurch Rd

Cardiff, CF14 3NA

  • Retail to Let
  • £9,600 pa
  • 306 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: C
  • Security System
  • Display Window
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Located on one of Cardiff’s most popular and well-established commercial roads, this ground-floor retail unit on Whitchurch Road offers an excellent opportunity for occupiers seeking strong visibility and accessibility. The property forms part of a busy retail parade and benefits from nearby residential catchment and consistent footfall.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

09/06/2026
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More details for 27-29 Splott Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

27-29 Splott Rd

Cardiff, CF24 2BU

  • Retail to Let
  • £23,400 pa
  • 2,405 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Cardiff Retail to Rent

This ground-floor commercial property forms part of an established retail parade on Splott Road, Cardiff. The unit benefits from a wide frontage, strong local footfall and a flexible internal layout including retail space, storage, kitchen and WC facilities. Suitable for a variety of Class E occupiers, the property is well presented and ready for occupation.

Contact:

Jeffrey Ross Estate Agents

Date on Market:

28/05/2026
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More details for Albany Road, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

UNIT B 122-130 - Albany Road

Cardiff, CF24 3RU

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,000 pa
  • 335 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Display Window
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property is a ground floor retail unit situated on Albany Road in the highly populated Roath district, approximately one mile north-east of Cardiff City Centre. The unit forms part of a substantial mixed-use building with residential units above and benefits from excellent visibility and consistent footfall.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

07/05/2026
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More details for 122-130 Albany Rd, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

122-130 Albany Rd

Cardiff, CF24 3RU

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 1,076 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Display Window

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prime trading position on Albany Road in Roath, approximately one mile north-east of Cardiff city centre. The area is one of the busiest district centres in Cardiff, characterised by a strong mix of national retailers and independent occupiers, generating consistently high pedestrian footfall.

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

16/04/2026
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More details for 2A Bute Pl, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

2A Bute Pl

Cardiff, CF10 5AL

  • Retail to Let
  • £30,000 pa
  • 1,300 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
  • Smoke Detector

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property is located on Bute Place, within the established and mixed-use Cardiff Bay district, one of the city’s most prominent leisure, cultural and business destinations. The immediate surroundings comprise a mix of retail, office, leisure and residential uses, with nearby attractions including the Wales Millennium Centre, Mermaid Quay and associated cafés, restaurants and amenities. The area benefits from strong pedestrian movement generated by leisure activity and office occupiers, together with good public transport accessibility and proximity to Cardiff city centre. Bute Place forms part of the wider Bay regeneration area and is recognised as a key commercial and cultural location within Cardiff.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

13/04/2026
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More details for 89-107 Queen St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

89-107 Queen St

Cardiff, CF10 2BG

  • Retail to Let
  • £50,000 pa
  • 1,176 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
  • Smoke Detector

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Prominent retail premises located on Queen Street, Cardiff’s primary retailing destination and one of the busiest pedestrianised shopping streets in Wales. The property benefits from a prime trading position surrounded by a strong mix of national and established retailers including Marks & Spencer, Next, Costa Coffee, Specsavers and Card Factory. Queen Street links directly with St David’s Shopping Centre and benefits from exceptional pedestrian footfall driven by retail, leisure and tourism activity throughout the year. The building comprises a multi-let retail parade with accommodation arranged over multiple floors, providing strong retail presence within Cardiff city centre.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

16/02/2026
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More details for 1 Park Place, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff - 1 Park Place

Cardiff, CF10 3UD

  • Retail to Let
  • £60,000 pa
  • 1,493 - 1,847 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning
  • Security System
  • CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
  • Smoke Detector
  • Restaurant

Cardiff Retail to Rent

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is a prominent city centre hospitality destination located on Park Place, positioned between Queen Street retail core and Greyfriars Road leisure circuit. The building benefits from significant hotel guest footfall together with strong surrounding restaurant and bar operators, creating one of Cardiff’s established food and beverage pitches.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

13/02/2026
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More details for 62 Queen St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

St Davids Centre - 62 Queen St

Cardiff, CF10 2DP

  • Retail to Let
  • £20,000 pa
  • 1,582 sq ft
  • Air Conditioning

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The Morgan Quarter occupies a prime position within Cardiff city centre and comprises a collection of historic Victorian arcades forming one of the city’s most established retail and leisure destinations. The scheme is well known for its mix of independent retailers, cafés and lifestyle operators and benefits from strong year-round footfall connecting Queen Street and The Hayes within the St David’s retail core.

Contact:

Calan Retail Ltd

Date on Market:

13/02/2026
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More details for 102 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

102 Cowbridge Rd E

Cardiff, CF11 9DX

  • Retail to Let
  • £17,000 pa
  • 868 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Cardiff Retail to Rent

GROUND FLOOR RETAIL UNIT TO LET -PROMINENT TRADING POSITION ON THIS VERY POPULAR SUBURB HIGH STREET WITH A MIX OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL OCCUPIERS -PUBLIC CAR PARK LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE SUBJECT PROPERTY -AVAILABLE ON NEW LEASE TERMS – SUBJECT TO SECURING VACANT POSSESSION -LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM CARDIFF CITY CENTRE LOCATION Cardiff is the capital City of Wales and located 12 miles west of Newport. The property is superbly situated on Cowbridge Road East, in the busy Canton suburb. The property is located less than 1 mile from Cardiff City Centre & Cardiff Castle, with good transport links into the City Centre. Cowbridge Road East houses a mixture of national, regional and local retail occupiers. Nearby occupiers include Rio’s Piri Piri, Greggs, Savers, Card Factory, Boots, Ramsdens, Cake Box & many successful established independent retail and leisure businesses. Immediately behind the property is a public pay and display car park. DESCRIPTION The retail unit on offer is located on the ground floor only and forms part of this mid-terraced three storey property, assumed to have been constructed in the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. The retail unit benefits from roller shutter doors & glazed shopfront, whilst providing the following approximate measurements – these areas have been provided to us, and all interested parties are strongly advised to verify these areas during on-site inspections. Please note that there is a change in levels towards the middle part of the retail unit. GF Retail Unit c. 80.63 sq.m / 868 sq.ft EPC Rate D - Valid until 24 May 2033 PLANNING The unit was most recently used as a sunbed salon, but alternative uses may be considered on a subject to planning basis. NEW LEASE TERMS New lease terms to be agreed on an effectively full repairing and insuring lease with the tenant paying a fair % contribution towards the annual building insurance and service charge. QUOTING RENTAL £17,000 per annum exclusive VAT It is understood that the property is not VAT elected – to be confirmed RATEABLE VALUE £11,500 (from 1st April 2026) UBR: 0.350 (2026/2027) Rates Payable: £4025 per annum. However, as the RV is less than £12,000, the occupier should be eligible for some small business rates relief. Interested parties are encouraged to verify the rates payable via Cardiff Council Business Rates department. LEGAL COSTS Each party is to be responsible for their own legal and professional costs incurred in this transaction. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, the tenant will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity at the point

Contact:

DTR Surveyors

Date on Market:

14/01/2026
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More details for 110 Bute St, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

110 Bute St

Cardiff, CF10 5AD

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 833 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System
  • Suspended Ceilings

Cardiff Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position on Bute Street, located close to Cardiff Bay Train Station approximately 1 mile south of the City Centre and within walking distance of the Cardiff Bay waterfront, the Welsh Assembly Buildings, Wales Millennium Centre, the Red Dragon Leisure Complex and Mermaid Quay with its’ numerous bars and restaurants.

Contact:

Michael Graham Young (MGY)

Date on Market:

30/04/2025
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More details for Penarth Rd, Cardiff - Office, Office / Retail to Rent

Penarth Rd

Cardiff, CF11 8TU

  • Retail to Let
  • £20.00 sq ft pa
  • 175 - 926 sq ft
  • 2 Spaces Available Now
  • Energy Performance: B
  • Air Conditioning
  • Natural Light
  • Suspended Ceilings

Cardiff Office, Office / Retail to Rent

Penarth Road is one of the main arterial routes with excellent road connectivity to the city centre and to Cardiff Bay and M4 (J33) via the A4232. Cardiff Marine Village benefits from frontage and direct access from Penarth Road. Occupiers in close proximity include Scania, Screwfix, Dreams, Synter BMW and Costa Coffee.

Contact:

RJ Chartered Surveyors

Date on Market:

09/03/2026
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More details for Cardiff Gate Retail Park, Cardiff - Retail to Rent

Cardiff Gate Retail Park

Cardiff, CF23 8NL

  • Retail to Let
  • £170,000 pa
  • 12,233 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now

Cardiff Retail to Rent - Vale Of Glamorgan

The Valegate Retail Park is prominently located on the edge of Cardiff City Centre, providing an important convenience retail offer for the area. Totalling 93,262 sq ft, the retail park comprises of seven units and is anchored by TK Maxx. The retail park is directly opposite a Tesco superstore and a Marks & Spencer and benefits from its accessible location adjacent to the Culverhouse Cross Intersection, one of the main link roads to the M4.

Contact:

McMullen Real Estate Ltd

Date on Market:

08/09/2022
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Cardiff

How many retail properties are currently available in Cardiff?
There are currently 40 retail properties available. Sizes range from 306 sq ft to 12,233 sq ft, with an average size of 3,043 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.
What does it cost to rent a shop in Cardiff?
Average asking rents are around £17 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.
What sizes of retail space are available?
Available properties range from 306 sq ft to 12,233 sq ft, with an average size of 3,043 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.
What use class do shops fall under?
Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.
What types of retail property can I rent?
Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.
What should I look for when choosing a retail property?
Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.
What is included in a typical retail lease?
Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.
Can I change how a shop is used?
Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.
Are business rates included in the rent?
Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.
Can I sublet or assign my lease?
This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.
How can I find the right retail property?
Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

Find More Shops & Retail Units to Rent in and Near to Cardiff on LoopNet

Cardiff is a top-tier retail destination in the UK, with a strong mix of national retailers, independents, and hospitality venues. High footfall zones like Queen Street, St David’s Shopping Centre, and The Hayes attract both flagship brands and growing retail businesses. Elsewhere, areas such as Albany Road, Cowbridge Road East, and Wellfield Road offer thriving local retail parades. With Cardiff’s year-round tourism and student population, demand remains strong for everything from boutique shops to food outlets and leisure units.

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