15 Ways To Make Extra Money In Cardiff
Living in Cardiff is brilliant - you get the buzz of a capital city, the beauty of Bute Park, the shopping at St David’s, and some of the friendliest people in the UK.
But let’s be real: with the cost of living creeping up (the average rent for a one-bed flat in the city centre is now around £950 per month according to Rightmove), loads of us are looking for ways to make a bit of extra cash.
Luckily, Cardiff's mix of students, creatives, commuters, and tourists makes it the perfect place to hustle up a side income.
Whether you're saving for a house deposit, covering uni costs, or just want more money for coffee dates in Pontcanna, here are 15 ways to make extra money in Cardiff.
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Deliver Food Around Cardiff
If you own a bike, moped, or car, food delivery is a flexible way to earn. With thousands of students and busy professionals living across areas like Cathays and Roath, apps like Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat are constantly looking for drivers and riders.
Plus, Cardiff is flat (mostly!) so cycling deliveries is way easier than it would be somewhere like Sheffield.
Earning potential: £12–£17 per hour, depending on the platform and tips.
Tutor Online (or In-Person Around Cathays)
With two major universities and loads of schools, Cardiff is packed with students. If you're good at maths, English, science, or even music, you can tutor either online or pop over to students’ homes.
Parents in Cardiff are often keen to invest in private tutors to help their kids, especially leading up to GCSEs and A-levels.
Earning potential: £20–£40 per hour, depending on your subject and experience.
Play Online Games for Cash
Yes, you really can make money playing online games. Sites like Swagbucks Live, Mistplay, or InboxDollars pay players to complete challenges or review new apps.
It’s not massive amounts at first, but if you love gaming anyway, why not get paid to do it? Perfect for those rainy Cardiff evenings when you don't fancy going out.
Earning potential: £5–£15 per hour (more if you’re skilled at tournament-based games).
Become a Virtual Assistant
Remote work has exploded, and businesses across Cardiff (and beyond) are hiring virtual assistants to help with admin, emails, and booking appointments. It’s flexible and you can do it all from your sofa - ideally with a coffee from Uncommon Ground in hand.
Earning potential: £15–£30 per hour, depending on your skills and the client.
Sell Unwanted Stuff Online
With so many students and young professionals moving around Cardiff, there’s always a second-hand market buzzing.
Whether it's old textbooks from Cardiff Uni, clothes you don’t wear anymore, or random kitchen gadgets you never use, sites like Vinted, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace are perfect for flipping your stuff into cash.
Earning potential: Depends on what you're selling, but expect £50–£200 a month easily if you're regular.
Be an Extra on Welsh TV Shows
With BBC Wales, Bad Wolf Studios, and Netflix productions shooting here, Cardiff has a booming TV and film scene.
Signing up as an extra means you could end up walking the corridors of "Doctor Who" or even "His Dark Materials". And no, you don't need acting experience!
Earning potential: £100–£150 per day, plus overtime if filming runs long.
Deliver Parcels for Amazon Flex
Cardiff’s size makes it ideal for parcel delivery gigs. With Amazon Flex, you pick up parcels from depots like the one near Tremorfa and deliver them around your patch.
You choose your own hours, perfect if you want to fit it around uni, kids, or another job.
Earning potential: £13–£17 per hour.
Become a Dog Walker or Pet Sitter
Cardiff is a city full of pet lovers (walk through Roath Park on a Sunday if you need proof). Sites like Rover and Tailster can match you with local owners who need help walking dogs or looking after their pets while they're at work or away.
Earning potential: £10–£20 per walk or £25+ per overnight pet-sitting.
Try Online Surveys and Focus Groups
If you’ve got some spare time while bingeing a Netflix series, sign up to sites like Ipsos iSay, Prolific, or Clicks Research.
Cardiff's demographic diversity makes us attractive to companies running focus groups, too - many of which pay better than basic surveys.
Earning potential: £5–£20 an hour for surveys, £25+ for online focus groups.
Rent Out Your Driveway (Especially if You're Near the City Centre)
Parking is a nightmare in areas like Riverside and Canton during match days at the Principality Stadium. If you’ve got a drive and you’re close to the city, you can rent it out on JustPark or YourParkingSpace and make easy cash without lifting a finger.
Earning potential: £150–£300 per month depending on location and demand.
Start a Thrift-Flipping Side Hustle
Cardiff’s charity shops are some of the best in the UK (Albany Road, City Road, and Whitchurch Road are goldmines). You can pick up vintage clothes, furniture, or books cheap, then flip them for a profit on Depop, Etsy, or eBay.
Earning potential: £100–£500 a month, depending on what you flip and how much time you put in.
Clean Bins or Offer Pressure Washing Services
It’s not glamorous, but it’s profitable. Cardiff suburbs like Llandaff, Cyncoed, and Pontprennau are full of busy homeowners who would happily pay someone to deep clean their bins or driveways. A decent pressure washer and some eco-friendly cleaning products are all you need to get started.
Earning potential: £15–£30 per job.
Tech Tutor for Seniors
More and more seniors in Cardiff are keen to learn how to FaceTime the grandkids or shop online. If you’re patient and know your way around a smartphone or laptop, you can offer private tech lessons. Advertise in local Facebook groups or through noticeboards at places like Llanishen Leisure Centre.
Earning potential: £15–£25 per hour.
Host Tourists on Airbnb
Cardiff’s tourist numbers are booming - especially during events like the Rugby Six Nations or concerts at the Principality Stadium.
If you’ve got a spare room or a whole flat, you can list it on Airbnb for a few nights a month and make serious side cash.
Earning potential: £50–£100+ per night, depending on location and time of year.
Become a Bicycle Tour Guide
Cardiff Bay, Bute Park, the Taff Trail... Cardiff is made for cycling! If you love the city and know it well, you could offer guided bike tours for tourists.
There's growing demand, especially in summer months, and people love personalised, local-led tours.
Earning potential: £20–£50 per tour, more for private or themed tours.
Making Money in Cardiff
Finding extra ways to make money in Cardiff isn’t just doable - it’s actually pretty exciting.
Whether you’re cycling deliveries through Cathays, flipping vintage finds from Albany Road, or playing games for real cash on a rainy day, there’s something for everyone here. Cardiff’s mix of community spirit, busy student life, and growing tourism scene makes it the perfect place to turn a side hustle into a serious boost for your bank balance.
Pick one (or a few!) of these ideas, get stuck in, and start stacking that extra cash. Your future self - and your wallet - will thank you!
