Car Hire at Southampton Airport

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Southampton Airport, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Southampton Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 23.76 / per day
Southampton Airport
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
£ 24.63 / per day
Southampton Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£ 26.73 / per day
Southampton Airport
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia or comparable
Skoda Octavia
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
£ 38.54 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Southampton Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 53.39 / per day
Southampton Airport
Premium
Mercedes Benz C Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz C Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 55.57 / per day
Southampton Airport
Standard
Vauxhall Insignia or comparable
Vauxhall Insignia
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
£ 44.47 / per day
Southampton Airport
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé or comparable
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 74.49 / 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 00:56 on 2024-04-18.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 43 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 gasoline price
£ 1.51 per litre or £ 5.72 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.42 per litre or £ 5.38 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.72 per litre or £ 6.51 / 1 gallon

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 Destinations around Southampton Airport

  1. Reading East starting at £ 23.04 per day
    62.7 km / 39 miles
  2. London Gatwick Airport starting at £ 16.32 per day
    84.5 km / 52.5 miles
  3. London Heathrow Airport starting at £ 12.41 per day
    85.6 km / 53.2 miles
  4. Uxbridge Town Centre
    90 km / 55.9 miles
  5. London Fulham starting at £ 18.24 per day
    99.5 km / 61.8 miles
  6. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £ 29.82 per day
    101.8 km / 63.3 miles
  7. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 17.09 per day
    103.5 km / 64.3 miles
  8. London Edgware Road starting at £ 13.29 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles
  9. London Cricklewood starting at £ 26.43 per day
    104.3 km / 64.8 miles
  10. Waterloo Railway Station starting at £ 33.38 per day
    105.8 km / 65.7 miles
  11. Bristol Airport starting at £ 18.79 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  12. London Euston Railway Station starting at £ 33.67 per day
    106.7 km / 66.3 miles
  13. London St Pancras Railway Station starting at £ 28.03 per day
    107.3 km / 66.7 miles
  14. London Kings Cross Railway Station starting at £ 26.59 per day
    107.7 km / 66.9 miles
  15. London Southgate starting at £ 26.43 per day
    114.3 km / 71 miles
  16. London Stratford Railway Station starting at £ 32.90 per day
    114.9 km / 71.4 miles
  17. Luton Airport starting at £ 19.75 per day
    123.6 km / 76.8 miles
  18. Exeter Airport starting at £ 42.78 per day
    146.4 km / 91 miles
  19. Cardiff Airport starting at £ 22.20 per day
    147.2 km / 91.5 miles
  20. London Stansted Airport starting at £ 14.44 per day
    151.6 km / 94.2 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

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

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Southampton Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Southampton Airport
£ 37.93
January
£ 24.61
February
£ 28.49
March
£ 38.30
April
£ 152.29
May
£ 49.40
June
£ 110.43
July
£ 54.94
August
£ 93.36
September
£ 39.72
October
£ 43.64
November
£ 32.97
December
The best month to hire a car at Southampton Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £ 24.61 per day. This is 58% less than the yearly average and 84% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £ 152.29 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.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Southampton Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in April, the average hire length is 8 days, while in September, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Southampton Airport
6
January
7
February
6
March
8
April
6
May
6
June
4
July
5
August
3
September
5
October
7
November
6
December

Which 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 at Southampton Airport in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at Southampton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
166%
January
77%
February
94%
March
77%
April
22%
May
22%
June
88%
July
116%
August
122%
September
127%
October
116%
November
171%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, Arnold Clark
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 24 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most Popular Car Hire Models

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

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

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

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Easirent
6.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
£ 42.70
Lowest daily price
£ 23.76
Total cars available
248

Top 11 Suppliers at Southampton Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 7 reviews
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£ 24 - £ 262
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 10 reviews
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£ 24 - £ 254
Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Very good 8.5
+4402382146440
Rushington Roundabout , Totton , United Kingdom
£ 46 - £ 66
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:08:00-15:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.1
+4403713843418
Car Rental Building
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 / 7 reviews
+442070188246
Short Stay Car Park 1, Southampton SO18 2HG
£ 30 - £ 74
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
Good 7.9 / 4 reviews
+4402380653700
Southampton Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL
£ 26 - £ 254
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-16:00
Sun:09:00-16:00
Avis
Avis
Good 7.9 / 2 reviews
+4403445446026
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£ 33 - £ 58
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
Europcar
Europcar
Good 7.8
+4403713843418
CAR RENTAL BUILDING
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
Budget
Budget
Good 7.3 / 3 reviews
+4403445444085
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
£ 33 - £ 62
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
Good 7.2
+443713843418
Car Rental Building, Southampton SO18 2NL
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
Easirent
Easirent
Satisfactory 6.7 / 12 reviews
+442380016158
Southampton Airport - Shuttle
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
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