Car Hire at Southampton Airport

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Southampton Airport, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£29.04 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£33.44 per day
Compact
Peugeot 308 or comparable
Peugeot 308
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£35.16 per day
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or comparable
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£42.09 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£53.28 per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£55.00 per day
Full-size SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£78.30 per day
Premium
BMW 3 Series or comparable
BMW 3 Series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£65.89 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:28 on 28/06/2025. 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
£49 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
9.2 / 10
Average petrol price
£1.41 per litre or £5.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.44 per litre or £5.45 per gallon

Most popular types of hire car

  • Station wagons - starting at £42 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £41 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £35 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £69 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £66 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £29 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £30 per day

Airport information

Score
7.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.8
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Facilities and services 6.4
  • Wi-Fi 7.0
  • Dining and car hire services 6.0
  • Lounge 6.0

Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • IATA: SOU
  • ICAO: EGHI
  • Name: Southampton Airport (SOU)
  • Distance from the city centre: 3.7 miles / 6 km

Top 20 locations near Southampton Airport

  1. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    7 km / 4.3 miles
  2. Reading East starting at £49.07 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  3. London Gatwick Airport starting at £23.64 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  4. London Heathrow Airport starting at £23.98 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  5. London Putney Bridge starting at £49.84 per day
    98.2 km / 61 miles
  6. London Fulham starting at £26.38 per day
    99.5 km / 61.8 miles
  7. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £21.63 per day
    101.8 km / 63.3 miles
  8. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £31.45 per day
    103.5 km / 64.3 miles
  9. London Edgware Road starting at £30.74 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles
  10. London Cricklewood starting at £48.06 per day
    104.3 km / 64.8 miles
  11. London Kennington starting at £35.68 per day
    105.3 km / 65.4 miles
  12. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £45.14 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  13. Bristol Airport starting at £24.97 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  14. London Euston Railway Station starting at £30.25 per day
    106.7 km / 66.3 miles
  15. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £30.96 per day
    107.3 km / 66.7 miles
  16. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £30.25 per day
    107.7 km / 66.9 miles
  17. London Southgate starting at £48.06 per day
    114.3 km / 71 miles
  18. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £45.22 per day
    114.9 km / 71.4 miles
  19. Enfield City Centre starting at £27.81 per day
    120.8 km / 75.1 miles
  20. Luton Airport starting at £29.69 per day
    123.6 km / 76.8 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Southampton Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Southampton Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Southampton Airport
£41.62
January
£21.23
February
£28.00
March
£33.91
April
£50.72
May
£73.82
June
£66.36
July
£52.74
August
£35.57
September
£51.97
October
£21.31
November
£43.37
December
The best month to hire a car at Southampton Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £21.23 per day. This is 51% less than the yearly average and 71% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £73.82 per day).

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.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Southampton Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 13 days, while in May, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Southampton Airport
8
January
13
February
9
March
7
April
4
May
5
June
4
July
5
August
7
September
4
October
8
November
7
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Southampton Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Southampton Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in August in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Southampton Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
81%
January
13%
February
69%
March
69%
April
169%
May
131%
June
144%
July
225%
August
119%
September
88%
October
69%
November
25%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Enterprise, Alamo, Keddy, Budget, Avis
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £29 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Nissan Qashqai 5 3 SUVs
Budget MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Budget Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Budget Citroen C3 4 2 Small cars
Enterprise Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Alamo Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Enterprise Vauxhall Corsa 5 2 Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
22/09/2022
We picked up at Southampton Airport from Enterprise. It was a very quick process and we went ro Cornwall and Devon. Excellent.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£49.02
Lowest daily price
£29.04
Total cars available
262

Top 9 suppliers at Southampton Airport in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Exceptional 9.1 / 9 reviews
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£37 - £179
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 12 reviews
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£40 - £173
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
+4403713843418
Car Rental Building
£29 - £47
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+4403713843418
CAR RENTAL BUILDING
£33 - £84
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 8 reviews
+442070188246
Short Stay Car Park 1, Southampton SO18 2HG
£35 - £56
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
National
National
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
+4402380653700
Southampton Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL
£44 - £173
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+4403445446026
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£37 - £66
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 20:00
Tue:
07:30 - 20:00
Wed:
07:30 - 20:00
Thu:
07:30 - 20:00
Fri:
07:30 - 20:00
Sat:
08:30 - 14:00
Sun:
12:30 - 20:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+443713843418
Car Rental Building, Southampton SO18 2NL
£37 - £66
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.8 / 5 reviews
+4403445444085
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£45 - £50
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 20:00
Tue:
07:30 - 20:00
Wed:
07:30 - 20:00
Thu:
07:30 - 20:00
Fri:
07:30 - 20:00
Sat:
08:30 - 14:00
Sun:
12:30 - 20:00

Our clients highly recommend us

2 Jul 2025
Easy and economy
Easy and economy
Sergio Martinelli
2 Jul 2025
Easy booking experience
easy booking experience
Thomas James Clayson
2 Jul 2025
V.good
The service is super excellent.
shoaib sikder
2 Jul 2025
Clear and quick
Clear and quick
Tullio Laudadio
2 Jul 2025
Easy to navigate and fast
Easy to navigate and fast
Craig Hudson
2 Jul 2025
Allways fine
Allways fine
Reno Potass
2 Jul 2025
very simple to use
very simple to use
leslie esmeraldina jimenez med
2 Jul 2025
all good
all good, easy booking
Vlad
2 Jul 2025
Easy & good rates
Very easy booking proces at good prices
marika
2 Jul 2025
EASY TO BOOK
EASY TO BOOK
TROMMER
2 Jul 2025
Proficient and friendly
I recently contacted Discover Cars with inquiries concerning an upcoming rental agreement. My interaction with Eve was notably efficient and cordial. She promptly grasped my concerns and offered to contact me once she had consulted with the international rental provider. Eve followed up as promised within ten minutes, providing a comprehensive update. I extend my gratitude to Eve for her exceptional customer service and wish her continued success.
Amar
2 Jul 2025
Good price
Good price. Easy to book
Karel Swanepoel
2 Jul 2025
Booking was a breeze
Booking was a breeze with Discovercars.com. Excellent prices. I'm a frequent user.
Juan
2 Jul 2025
Good reservation
Good reservation
Emerson Paz
2 Jul 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Mohammed Almaghrabi
2 Jul 2025
Great!
Great!! Very user friendly
Dario Greco

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