Car Hire in Southampton

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Southampton Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
¥3,007 per day
City Centre
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or comparable
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
¥3,645 per day
Southampton Airport
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
¥3,948 per day
City Centre
Compact
Peugeot 308 or comparable
Peugeot 308
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
¥4,836 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Southampton Railway Station
Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Master or comparable
Renault Master
  • 3
  • 6
  • 2
  • Man.
Enterprise
¥5,796 per day
Southampton Airport
Intermediate
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Avis
¥6,354 per day
Southampton Railway Station
Standard
Vauxhall Insignia or comparable
Vauxhall Insignia
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
¥8,053 per day
Southampton Railway Station
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
Mercedes C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
¥8,943 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:26 on 10/03/2025. 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
¥5,572 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
¥275 per litre or ¥1,042 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
¥264 per litre or ¥998 per gallon
Highest petrol price
¥320 per litre or ¥1,211 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Southampton

  1. Fareham
    16.9 km / 10.5 miles
  2. Portsmouth starting at ¥2,887 per day
    26.4 km / 16.4 miles
  3. Basingstoke starting at ¥2,762 per day
    37.9 km / 23.5 miles
  4. Bournemouth starting at ¥3,424 per day
    43.1 km / 26.8 miles
  5. Reading starting at ¥2,819 per day
    59.4 km / 36.9 miles
  6. Guildford starting at ¥7,262 per day
    63.3 km / 39.3 miles
  7. Swindon starting at ¥3,784 per day
    74.8 km / 46.5 miles
  8. Slough starting at ¥3,203 per day
    81.2 km / 50.5 miles
  9. Crawley starting at ¥2,900 per day
    84.3 km / 52.4 miles
  10. Gatwick starting at ¥2,071 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  11. London starting at ¥2,317 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  12. Brighton starting at ¥5,006 per day
    86.2 km / 53.6 miles
  13. Bath starting at ¥3,930 per day
    87.1 km / 54.1 miles
  14. Yeovil starting at ¥4,040 per day
    87.5 km / 54.4 miles
  15. Hounslow starting at ¥3,249 per day
    90.1 km / 56 miles
  16. Watford starting at ¥3,460 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  17. Bristol starting at ¥3,240 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  18. Cheltenham starting at ¥4,350 per day
    117.8 km / 73.2 miles
  19. Gloucester starting at ¥3,815 per day
    118.9 km / 73.9 miles
  20. Taunton starting at ¥4,837 per day
    121.6 km / 75.6 miles

Top 20 locations near Southampton

  1. Southampton Airport starting at ¥3,007 per day
  2. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    7 km / 4.3 miles
  3. Reading East starting at ¥3,797 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  4. London Gatwick Airport starting at ¥2,071 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  5. London Heathrow Airport starting at ¥2,749 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  6. London Fulham starting at ¥2,463 per day
    99.5 km / 61.8 miles
  7. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at ¥3,830 per day
    101.8 km / 63.3 miles
  8. London Paddington Railway Station starting at ¥2,937 per day
    103.5 km / 64.3 miles
  9. London Edgware Road starting at ¥2,835 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles
  10. London Cricklewood starting at ¥5,481 per day
    104.3 km / 64.8 miles
  11. London Kennington starting at ¥3,247 per day
    105.3 km / 65.4 miles
  12. Waterloo Railway Station starting at ¥4,982 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  13. Bristol Airport starting at ¥3,240 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  14. London Euston Railway Station starting at ¥3,393 per day
    106.7 km / 66.3 miles
  15. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at ¥2,591 per day
    107.3 km / 66.7 miles
  16. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at ¥2,470 per day
    107.7 km / 66.9 miles
  17. London Southgate starting at ¥5,121 per day
    114.3 km / 71 miles
  18. London Stratford Railway Station starting at ¥4,847 per day
    114.9 km / 71.4 miles
  19. Enfield City Centre starting at ¥3,387 per day
    120.8 km / 75.1 miles
  20. Luton Airport starting at ¥2,892 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
¥7,722
January
¥5,045
February
¥6,236
March
¥6,908
April
¥12,108
May
¥11,618
June
¥11,343
July
¥10,489
August
¥8,848
September
¥11,531
October
¥4,235
November
¥8,222
December
The best month to hire a car in Southampton is November (when the average price is ¥4,235 per day). This is 51% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring in May (when the average price is ¥12,108).

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 April, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Southampton
9
January
5
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 March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Southampton by Monthly Searches
71%
January
59%
February
55%
March
67%
April
111%
May
107%
June
162%
July
193%
August
134%
September
103%
October
59%
November
79%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Alamo, National, Enterprise, Budget, Keddy
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price ¥3,007 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of suppliers

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

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
¥5,572
Lowest daily price
¥3,007
Total cars available
540

Top 13 suppliers in Southampton in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 17 reviews
2 locations
¥5,851 - ¥33,961
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
¥5,796 - ¥34,711
Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
2 locations
¥4,956 - ¥19,927
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 14 reviews
2 locations
¥5,186 - ¥84,837
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 12 reviews
2 locations
¥4,836 - ¥12,652
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
2 locations
¥3,550 - ¥21,684
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
1 location
¥6,354 - ¥20,147
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
1 location
¥3,645 - ¥7,638
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
2 locations
¥3,007 - ¥18,281
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
¥3,007 - ¥18,281
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
2 locations
¥3,007 - ¥18,281
Budget
Budget
Average 7.5 / 5 reviews
1 location
¥6,908 - ¥24,342
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
¥4,235 - ¥6,784

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17 Mar 2025
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