Car Hire in Southampton
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Southampton Railway Station
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Kangoo or comparable


RON 174.45 per day
Southampton Railway Station
Standard
Opel Insignia or comparable


RON 187.54 per day
City Centre
Economy
Ford Fiesta or comparable


RON 203.33 per day
Southampton Airport
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable


RON 211.60 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Compact Elite
Opel Mokka or comparable


RON 214.24 per day
City Centre
Compact
VW T-Roc or comparable


RON 240.33 per day
Southampton Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable


RON 455.89 per day
City Centre
Premium Elite
Mercedes Benz CLA or comparable


RON 612.83 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:43 on 11/07/2025. 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
RON 288 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 petrol price
RON 8.31 per litre or RON 31.47 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 8.02 per litre or RON 30.36 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 8.49 per litre or RON 32.14 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Southampton
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16.9 km / 10.5 miles
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26.4 km / 16.4 miles
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37.9 km / 23.5 miles
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43.1 km / 26.8 miles
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59.4 km / 36.9 miles
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63.3 km / 39.3 miles
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74.8 km / 46.5 miles
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81.2 km / 50.5 miles
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84.3 km / 52.4 miles
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84.5 km / 52.5 miles
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85.6 km / 53.2 miles
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86.2 km / 53.6 miles
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87.1 km / 54.1 miles
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87.5 km / 54.4 miles
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90.1 km / 56 miles
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103 km / 64 miles
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106.1 km / 65.9 miles
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117.8 km / 73.2 miles
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118.9 km / 73.9 miles
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121.6 km / 75.6 miles
Top 20 locations near Southampton
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7 km / 4.3 miles
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62.7 km / 39 miles
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84.5 km / 52.5 miles
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85.6 km / 53.2 miles
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98.2 km / 61 miles
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99.5 km / 61.8 miles
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101.8 km / 63.3 miles
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103.5 km / 64.3 miles
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104 km / 64.6 miles
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104.3 km / 64.8 miles
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105.3 km / 65.4 miles
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105.8 km / 65.7 miles
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106.1 km / 65.9 miles
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106.7 km / 66.3 miles
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107.3 km / 66.7 miles
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107.7 km / 66.9 miles
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114.3 km / 71 miles
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114.9 km / 71.4 miles
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120.8 km / 75.1 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
The best month to hire a car in Southampton is November (when the average price is RON 134.56 per day). This is 50% less than the yearly average and 70% less than hiring in June (when the average price is RON 444.78).
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.
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 May, they keep their car 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 hiring a car in Southampton is May, and the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Hire in Southampton by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
Car hire locations | 5 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Enterprise, Alamo, Keddy, National, Arnold Clark |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers |
Lowest price | RON 174 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
National | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Budget | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Budget | Ford Fiesta | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
RON 287.53
Lowest daily price
RON 174.45
Total cars available
507
Top 13 suppliers in Southampton in 2025

Enterprise
4 locations
RON 174 - RON 1,810

Arnold Clark
2 locations
RON 203 - RON 329

Alamo
2 locations
RON 188 - RON 1,016

National
2 locations
RON 188 - RON 2,009

Keddy
2 locations
RON 212 - RON 1,213

SIXT
2 locations
RON 240 - RON 655

Hertz
1 location
RON 238 - RON 332

Europcar
2 locations
RON 266 - RON 947

Avis
1 location
RON 242 - RON 550

Thrifty
1 location
RON 242 - RON 550

Routes Car Rental
2 locations
RON 242 - RON 550

Budget
1 location
RON 230 - RON 498

Dollar
1 location
RON 214 - RON 301
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