Car Hire at Southampton Airport
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Southampton Airport
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
![Fiat 500 Fiat 500](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/110/150.png)
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/320/logo_70x35.png?v=3779)
€33.25
per day
Southampton Airport
Economy
Opel Corsa
or comparable
![Opel Corsa Opel Corsa](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7952/150.png)
![Routes Car Rental Routes Car Rental](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/82/logo_70x35.png?v=1635)
€33.45
per day
Southampton Airport
Compact
Ford Focus
or comparable
![Ford Focus Ford Focus](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/4457/150.png)
![Keddy Keddy](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/54/logo_70x35.png?v=595)
€42.63
per day
Southampton Airport
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
![Nissan Qashqai Nissan Qashqai](https://fdsa.work/imagessx/sx30167.jpg/width/150)
![SIXT SIXT](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/17/logo_70x35.png?v=398)
€50.47
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Southampton Airport
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable
![MG HS MG HS](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8475/150.png)
![Europcar Europcar](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/15/logo_70x35.png?v=397)
€58.98
per day
Southampton Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
![Mercedes Benz A Class Mercedes Benz A Class](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8775/150.png)
![Avis Avis](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/94/logo_70x35.png?v=1684)
€75.65
per day
Southampton Airport
Premium
Mercedes C Class
or comparable
![Mercedes C Class Mercedes C Class](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/7374/150.png)
![Alamo Alamo](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png?v=21)
€92.73
per day
Southampton Airport
Luxury
Mercedes Benz E Class
or comparable
![Mercedes Benz E Class Mercedes Benz E Class](https://www.discovercars.com/images/car/8234/150.png)
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png?v=117)
€100.70
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 08:55 on 2024-07-13.
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 petrol price
€1.79 per litre or €6.78 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.68 per litre or €6.37 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€2.04 per litre or €7.72 per gallon
Airport information
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
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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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90 km / 55.9 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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105.8 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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114.9 km / 71.4 miles
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123.6 km / 76.8 miles
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146.4 km / 91 miles
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147.2 km / 91.5 miles
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151.6 km / 94.2 miles
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169.4 km / 105.3 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
The best month to hire a car at Southampton Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is €28.76 per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 74% less than hiring a car in September (when the average price is €109.09 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.
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 June, the average hire length is 10 days, while in September, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Southampton Airport
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 December in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
Monthly searches at Southampton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
Popular suppliers | Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Avis, SIXT |
Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
Lowest price | €33 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Budget | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Budget | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
National | Ford Tourneo | 5 | 2 | People Carriers |
Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Budget | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Alamo | Toyota Aygo | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Alamo | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Routes Car Rental | Opel Corsa | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
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NS
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.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
€60.98
Lowest daily price
€33.25
Total cars available
296
Top 10 suppliers at Southampton Airport in 2024
![Enterprise Enterprise](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/12/logo_70x35.png)
Enterprise
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
€59 - €267
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](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/9/logo_70x35.png)
Alamo
02380653700
Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
€50 - €256
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
![Arnold Clark Arnold Clark](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/573/logo_70x35.png)
Arnold Clark
+4402382146440
Rushington Roundabout , Totton , United Kingdom
€52 - €249
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
![National National](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/13/logo_70x35.png)
National
+4402380653700
Southampton Airport, Southampton SO18 2NL
€64 - €276
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
![SIXT SIXT](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/17/logo_70x35.png)
SIXT
+442070188246
Short Stay Car Park 1, Southampton SO18 2HG
€44 - €169
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
![Keddy Keddy](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/54/logo_70x35.png)
Keddy
+4403713843418
Car Rental Building
€37 - €48
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](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/15/logo_70x35.png)
Europcar
+4403713843418
CAR RENTAL BUILDING
€43 - €130
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
![Avis Avis](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/319/logo_70x35.png)
Avis
+4403445446026
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
€39 - €198
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
![Budget Budget](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/320/logo_70x35.png)
Budget
+4403445444085
Terminal Building, Southampton, SO18 2NL, United Kingdom
€33 - €171
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](https://www.discovercars.com/PartnerFiles/82/logo_70x35.png)
Routes Car Rental
+443713843418
Car Rental Building, Southampton SO18 2NL
€33 - €68
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
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