Car Hire in Southampton

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

City Centre
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
£16.54 per day
Southampton Airport
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£18.51 per day
Southampton Airport
Compact SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Budget
£22.76 per day
Southampton Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£25.62 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Southampton Railway Station
Standard Commercial Van/Truck
Opel Vivaro Cargo or comparable
Opel Vivaro Cargo
  • 3
  • 2
  • 4
  • Man.
Enterprise
£27.73 per day
Southampton Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£34.67 per day
Southampton Airport
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£43.34 per day
Southampton Airport
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E class or comparable
Mercedes Benz E class
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£54.67 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:43 on 13/01/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£30 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.3 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Southampton

  1. Fareham
    16.9 km / 10.5 miles
  2. Portsmouth starting at £16.07 per day
    24.1 km / 15 miles
  3. Basingstoke starting at £14.16 per day
    37.9 km / 23.5 miles
  4. Bournemouth starting at £18.95 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  5. Reading starting at £14.16 per day
    59.4 km / 36.9 miles
  6. Guildford starting at £14.04 per day
    63.3 km / 39.3 miles
  7. Swindon starting at £21.90 per day
    74.8 km / 46.5 miles
  8. Slough starting at £16.43 per day
    81.2 km / 50.5 miles
  9. Crawley starting at £13.96 per day
    84.3 km / 52.4 miles
  10. Gatwick starting at £8.43 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  11. London starting at £9.22 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  12. Brighton starting at £13.87 per day
    86.2 km / 53.6 miles
  13. Bath starting at £22.49 per day
    87.1 km / 54.1 miles
  14. Yeovil starting at £18.07 per day
    87.5 km / 54.4 miles
  15. Hounslow starting at £14.76 per day
    90.1 km / 56 miles
  16. Watford starting at £13.06 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  17. Bristol starting at £11.74 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  18. Cheltenham starting at £13.87 per day
    117.8 km / 73.2 miles
  19. Gloucester starting at £21.90 per day
    118.9 km / 73.9 miles
  20. Taunton starting at £13.90 per day
    121.6 km / 75.6 miles

Top 20 locations near Southampton

  1. Southampton Airport starting at £16.85 per day
  2. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    7 km / 4.3 miles
  3. Reading East starting at £20.99 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  4. London Gatwick Airport starting at £8.43 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  5. London Heathrow Airport starting at £9.22 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  6. London Fulham starting at £13.06 per day
    99.5 km / 61.8 miles
  7. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £21.90 per day
    101.8 km / 63.3 miles
  8. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £13.22 per day
    103.5 km / 64.3 miles
  9. London Edgware Road starting at £12.71 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles
  10. London Cricklewood starting at £31.66 per day
    104.3 km / 64.8 miles
  11. London Kennington starting at £19.06 per day
    105.3 km / 65.4 miles
  12. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £25.78 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  13. Bristol Airport starting at £11.74 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  14. London Euston Railway Station starting at £15.59 per day
    106.7 km / 66.3 miles
  15. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £13.32 per day
    107.3 km / 66.7 miles
  16. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £12.84 per day
    107.7 km / 66.9 miles
  17. London Southgate starting at £14.73 per day
    114.3 km / 71 miles
  18. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £21.67 per day
    114.9 km / 71.4 miles
  19. Enfield City Centre starting at £14.47 per day
    120.8 km / 75.1 miles
  20. Luton Airport starting at £12.76 per day
    123.6 km / 76.8 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Southampton the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Southampton fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Southampton
£47.73
January
£32.86
February
£35.61
March
£35.72
April
£62.77
May
£60.08
June
£58.65
July
£54.24
August
£46.09
September
£59.62
October
£21.90
November
£42.52
December
The best month to hire a car in Southampton is November (when the average price is £21.90 per day). This is 53% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring in May (when the average price is £62.77).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Southampton?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in December, the average hirer keeps their car for 13 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Southampton
4
January
6
February
5
March
4
April
5
May
5
June
5
July
6
August
7
September
4
October
7
November
13
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Southampton?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Southampton is August, and the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Hire in Southampton by Monthly Searches
77%
January
73%
February
81%
March
65%
April
100%
May
104%
June
157%
July
188%
August
123%
September
100%
October
58%
November
77%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 4
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Alamo, Budget, National, Enterprise, Keddy
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £17 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Budget MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Budget Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Budget Peugeot 208 5 2 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Aygo 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
National Vauxhall Corsa 5 2 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Enterprise Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
£30.48
Lowest daily price
£16.54
Total cars available
567

Top 13 suppliers in Southampton in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
£28 - £419
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 17 reviews
2 locations
£31 - £404
Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
2 locations
£25 - £104
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 14 reviews
2 locations
£32 - £436
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.2 / 12 reviews
2 locations
£25 - £47
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
1 location
£17 - £24
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 1 review
2 locations
£20 - £44
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 3 reviews
1 location
£18 - £117
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 2 reviews
2 locations
£17 - £37
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
£17 - £37
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£46 - £51
Budget
Budget
Average 7.5 / 5 reviews
1 location
£17 - £27
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
£17 - £27

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