Discovercars logo
#1
World's Most Visited Car Rental Comparison and Booking Website

Car Hire at Southampton Cruise Terminal

Save up to 70%. Clear prices, no surprises.
Trusted by 7M travelers
24/7 Support
Free Cancellation
Desktop Image
Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, United Kingdom
Wed 24 Jun
11:00 am
  • 12:30 am
  • 1:00 am
  • 1:30 am
  • 2:00 am
  • 2:30 am
  • 3:00 am
  • 3:30 am
  • 4:00 am
  • 4:30 am
  • 5:00 am
  • 5:30 am
  • 6:00 am
  • 6:30 am
  • 7:00 am
  • 7:30 am
  • 8:00 am
  • 8:30 am
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:30 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm
  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • 7:00 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:00 pm
  • 8:30 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • 9:30 pm
  • 10:00 pm
  • 10:30 pm
  • 11:00 pm
  • 11:30 pm
Thu 02 Jul
11:00 am
  • 12:30 am
  • 1:00 am
  • 1:30 am
  • 2:00 am
  • 2:30 am
  • 3:00 am
  • 3:30 am
  • 4:00 am
  • 4:30 am
  • 5:00 am
  • 5:30 am
  • 6:00 am
  • 6:30 am
  • 7:00 am
  • 7:30 am
  • 8:00 am
  • 8:30 am
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:30 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:30 pm
  • 5:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm
  • 6:00 pm
  • 6:30 pm
  • 7:00 pm
  • 7:30 pm
  • 8:00 pm
  • 8:30 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • 9:30 pm
  • 10:00 pm
  • 10:30 pm
  • 11:00 pm
  • 11:30 pm
Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
  • Afghanistan
  • Åland Islands
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antarctica
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Ascension Island
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Benin
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • Christmas Island
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Congo
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guadeloupe
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macau
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Martinique
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Namibia
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Niue
  • Norfolk Island
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Palestine, State of
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Pitcairn
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Saint Helena
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Saint-Martin (France)
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • Singapore
  • Sint Maarten
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • South Sudan
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • Sudan
  • Suriname
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tokelau
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • United States of America (USA)
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Virgin Islands (British)
  • Virgin Islands (U.S.)
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands
  • Western Sahara
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
and age is
30-65
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30-65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80+
Rated Excellent
273,098 reviews on
1,000+ brands
1,000+ brands

Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
£20.97
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
£21.13
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Opel Crossland

or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
£21.36
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Electric

MG 4

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
£24.52
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
£24.81
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Opel Crossland

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
£25.15
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia XCeed

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
7
£29.59
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

MG ZS

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
£31.92
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please reach us at 0044 3 713 845 983
Drop-off information
Southampton Cruise Terminal
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:49 on 20/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Why book with us?

Special offers
Special offers
As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
Award-winning
Award-winning
World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
Highly-rated
Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 250k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
7M users
7M users
Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.

Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire length
3 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon

Map of top car rental locations

A
National
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, United Kingdom
B
Routes Car Rental
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ

When to book at Southampton Cruise Terminal and for how long?

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

Prices for hiring a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month August
Average price for hiring a car per day at Southampton Cruise Terminal
£103
£52
£0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

£56

in May

May
Jun
Jul

£94

in August

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The best month to hire a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal is May — when the average price for a hire is £55.73 per day. This is 25% less than the yearly average and 41% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £93.67 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 time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Southampton Cruise Terminal?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in May.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Southampton Cruise Terminal Compared to the Yearly Average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

Same as average in May

May
Jun
Jul

Same as average in August

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in May the average hire period is 3 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 3 days.

Average number of hire days at Southampton Cruise Terminal
3
2
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

3 days in May

May
Jun
Jul

3 days in August

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersRoutes Car Rental
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs

Top 2 suppliers at Southampton Cruise Terminal in 2026

National
National
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.8
£30
per day
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, United Kingdom
+442380777555
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
7.9
Good
1 review
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
£30
per day
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
+443713845983
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

Our clients highly recommend us

Process was very intuitive.
Process was very intuitive.
Raul R,
21 Jun 2026
It was clear and straightforward
It was clear and straightforward
Mr Matthew Lewis,
21 Jun 2026
Friendly and helpful service
Friendly and helpful service. Easy to book and a great price. No hard sell once at t...
customer,
21 Jun 2026
Nacho
Very easy process to rent the car
Ignacio López Ordoñez,
21 Jun 2026
Very convenient and easy to book.
Very convenient and easy to book.
HAKOBYAN SAMVEL MAKSIMI,
21 Jun 2026
Very efficient
Very polite, ease of pick up and drop off.
C J DUNLEAVY,
21 Jun 2026
Car rental abroad…
Very easy to compare car rental abroad and book
Debbie,
21 Jun 2026
Easy to navigate site good and clear…
Easy to navigate site good and clear information. Overall a quick and easy booking p...
Paul Sullivan,
21 Jun 2026
Good price and quick booking
Good price and quick booking
customer,
21 Jun 2026
was quick and easy to book
was quick and easy to book
John A Anderson,
21 Jun 2026
Jurney
Everything
Dorota Lignar,
21 Jun 2026
Very easy to use
Very easy to use
HL,
21 Jun 2026
Usor de parcurs!
Usor de parcurs!
CONTIS,
21 Jun 2026
Great booking experience
Easy to book, filters work great
frans coetzer,
21 Jun 2026
Maya
Booking process is easy
Abdulla AlKindi,
21 Jun 2026
hhhh
no time jhhh
ekaterina kochan,
21 Jun 2026
Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 273,098 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

Save even more with our mobile app

Find exclusive deals
Find the best deals on the map
Manage and view your booking on the go
Scan to download and book on your phone
A woman looking at her phone in a parking lotThe DiscoverCars.com app opened with the search results for a medium car at Lisbon Airport showing
Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up for our newsletter

Sign up to receive the best car hire deals in your inbox! No spam, just exclusive deals!
By providing your email address you agree to our