Car Hire in Southampton
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Southampton Railway station Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Aygo
or comparable


£ 35.64
/ per day
Southampton Railway station Car Hire
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Kangoo
or comparable


£ 36.42
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Compact
MG4 EV
or comparable


£ 52.63
/ per day
Southampton Airport Car Hire
Standard Van
Ford S-Max 5+2
or comparable


£ 53.45
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Southampton Airport Car Hire
Economy
Peugeot 208
or comparable


£ 71.24
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA
or comparable


£ 83.20
/ per day
Southampton Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable


£ 101.13
/ per day
Southampton Railway station Car Hire
Premium
Mercedes C Class
or comparable


£ 55.44
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 10:26 on 2023-12-08.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 61 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%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.55 per litre or £ 5.87 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre or £ 5.53 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.80 per litre or £ 6.81 / 1 gallon
Top 20 Cities near Southampton
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Portsmouth Car Hire starting at £ 52.63 per day26.4 km / 16.4 miles away
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Basingstoke Car Hire starting at £ 100.98 per day37.9 km / 23.5 miles away
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Bournemouth Car Hire starting at £ 49.68 per day39.0 km / 24.2 miles away
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Reading Car Hire starting at £ 25.56 per day62.7 km / 39.0 miles away
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Guildford Car Hire starting at £ 24.83 per day63.3 km / 39.3 miles away
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Swindon Car Hire starting at £ 91.37 per day74.8 km / 46.5 miles away
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Slough Car Hire starting at £ 100.98 per day81.2 km / 50.5 miles away
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Crawley Car Hire starting at £ 10.15 per day84.3 km / 52.4 miles away
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Gatwick Car Hire starting at £ 9.07 per day84.5 km / 52.5 miles away
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London Car Hire starting at £ 8.69 per day85.6 km / 53.2 miles away
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Brighton Car Hire starting at £ 33.97 per day86.2 km / 53.6 miles away
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Bath Car Hire starting at £ 91.68 per day87.1 km / 54.1 miles away
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Uxbridge Car Hire starting at £ 26.82 per day90.0 km / 55.9 miles away
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Hounslow Car Hire starting at £ 9.92 per day90.1 km / 56.0 miles away
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Croydon Car Hire starting at £ 50.25 per day98.9 km / 61.5 miles away
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Watford Car Hire starting at £ 100.98 per day103.0 km / 64.0 miles away
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Bristol Car Hire starting at £ 10.30 per day106.1 km / 65.9 miles away
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Cheltenham Car Hire starting at £ 24.83 per day117.8 km / 73.2 miles away
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Gloucester Car Hire starting at £ 79.45 per day118.9 km / 73.9 miles away
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Taunton Car Hire starting at £ 24.83 per day121.6 km / 75.6 miles away
Top 20 Destinations around Southampton
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Southampton Airport Car Hire starting at £ 49.50 per day
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Reading East Car Hire starting at £ 25.56 per day62.7 km / 39.0 miles away
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London Airport Gatwick Car Hire starting at £ 9.07 per day84.5 km / 52.5 miles away
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London Heathrow Airport Car Hire starting at £ 8.69 per day85.6 km / 53.2 miles away
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Uxbridge Downtown Car Hire starting at £ 26.82 per day90.0 km / 55.9 miles away
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London Fulham Car Hire starting at £ 22.36 per day99.5 km / 61.8 miles away
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Bristol Temple Meads Railway station Car Hire starting at £ 39.35 per day101.8 km / 63.3 miles away
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London Paddington Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 13.37 per day103.5 km / 64.3 miles away
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London Edgware Road Car Hire starting at £ 13.06 per day104.0 km / 64.6 miles away
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London Cricklewood Car Hire starting at £ 26.94 per day104.3 km / 64.8 miles away
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Waterloo Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 22.09 per day105.8 km / 65.7 miles away
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Bristol Airport Car Hire starting at £ 10.30 per day106.1 km / 65.9 miles away
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London Euston Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 32.47 per day106.7 km / 66.3 miles away
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London St Pancras Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 54.59 per day107.3 km / 66.7 miles away
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London Kings Cross Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 54.59 per day107.7 km / 66.9 miles away
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London Southgate Car Hire starting at £ 26.94 per day114.3 km / 71.0 miles away
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London Stratford Railway Station Car Hire starting at £ 39.35 per day114.9 km / 71.4 miles away
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Enfield City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 100.98 per day120.8 km / 75.1 miles away
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Luton Airport Car Hire starting at £ 12.90 per day123.6 km / 76.8 miles away
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Exeter Airport Car Hire starting at £ 124.52 per day146.4 km / 91.0 miles away
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
The best month to hire a car in Southampton is January (when the average price is £ 34.04 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 88.72).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Southampton?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in April, average hirers keep their car for 14, and in April, for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Southampton
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 car hire in Southampton is September, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Hire in Southampton by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 3 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Alamo, Enterprise, SIXT, Arnold Clark, Budget |
Popular car categories | Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
Lowest price | £ 36 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | VW Polo | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Ford Tourneo | 4 | 2 | People Carriers |
Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Enterprise | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Easirent
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
£ 61.14
Lowest daily price
£ 35.64
Total cars available
286
Top 12 Hire Companies in Southampton in 2023

Alamo
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 250

Enterprise
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 250

Arnold Clark
2 locations

SIXT
2 locations
£ 68 - £ 98

Hertz
1 location

Avis
1 location
£ 65 - £ 137

Keddy
2 locations
£ 53

National
2 locations
£ 53 - £ 352

Europcar
2 locations
£ 63

Interrent
1 location

Budget
1 location
£ 65 - £ 137

Easirent
1 location
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