Bridgend is a town in south Wales which is around 35km from the capital, Cardiff. There are two rivers which pass through the town called the River Ewenny and the River Ogmore. The population in 2001 was 39,500. Make your trip a special one with Car Hire Bridgend. Since the Millennium there has been a push towards redevelopment and regeneration of the area. The center of the town has been pedestrianized to encourage shoppers to wander around the town's shops. New shops and businesses have opened up and the town is looking more modern with every project. A new sport stadium for the Celtic Raiders is also in the pipeline. et you Car Hire Bridgend today.