Car Rental in Southampton (Downtown)

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Downtown, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Peugeot 308 or similar
Peugeot 308
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
$40.09 per day
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or similar
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$48.72 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$50.46 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$56.22 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or similar
Mercedes Vito
  • 9
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
$209.56 per day
Standard SUV
VW ID.4 or similar
VW ID.4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$47.22 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$49.71 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series or similar
BMW 3 series
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$74.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:59 PM on 5/6/25. 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
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.89 per liter or $7.16 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.81 per liter or $6.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.98 per liter or $7.51 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Southampton Railway station from $35.04 per day
    1.6 km / 1 mile away
  2. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    2.6 km / 1.6 miles away
  3. Southampton Airport from $38.90 per day
    4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
  4. London Airport Gatwick from $22.67 per day
    88.1 km / 54.7 miles away
  5. London Heathrow Airport from $23.00 per day
    90.1 km / 56 miles away
  6. Bristol Temple Meads Railway station from $22.82 per day
    101.7 km / 63.2 miles away
  7. London Hammersmith Train Station from $54.16 per day
    103.1 km / 64.1 miles away
  8. London Fulham from $20.52 per day
    103.9 km / 64.6 miles away
  9. Bristol Airport from $33.04 per day
    105.5 km / 65.6 miles away
  10. London Paddington Train Station from $25.27 per day
    107.9 km / 67 miles away
  11. London Edgware Road from $24.26 per day
    108.4 km / 67.4 miles away
  12. London Mayfair from $34.93 per day
    109 km / 67.7 miles away
  13. London Marylebone Train Station from $25.30 per day
    109.1 km / 67.8 miles away
  14. London Kennington from $32.84 per day
    109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
  15. Waterloo Train Station from $1,357.53 per day
    110.2 km / 68.5 miles away
  16. London St Pancras Train Station from $24.72 per day
    111.7 km / 69.4 miles away
  17. London Kings Cross Train Station from $24.19 per day
    112.1 km / 69.7 miles away
  18. London Lewisham
    114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
  19. London Stratford Train Station from $27.95 per day
    119.2 km / 74.1 miles away
  20. London City Airport from $24.04 per day
    120.3 km / 74.8 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Southampton (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Southampton (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Southampton (Downtown)
$32.66
January
$40.30
February
$17.88
March
$40.13
April
$103.36
May
$35.71
June
$34.93
July
$66.57
August
$71.09
September
$80.79
October
$33.97
November
$46.54
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Southampton (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $17.88 per day. This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $103.36 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Southampton (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 20 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Southampton (Downtown)
20
January
5
February
14
March
8
April
4
May
6
June
10
July
13
August
5
September
4
October
5
November
20
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Southampton (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Southampton (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Southampton (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
75%
January
175%
February
25%
March
75%
April
75%
May
50%
June
150%
July
100%
August
100%
September
100%
October
50%
November
225%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Arnold Clark, Keddy, SIXT, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs
Lowest price $40 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Peugeot 308 5 1 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Renault Kadjar 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Peugeot 308 4 1 Medium cars
Hertz Jeep Avenger 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT VW Polo 5 1 Medium cars
Hertz Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Keddy MG ZS 5 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
8.6 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$72.05
Lowest daily price
$40.09
Total cars available
52

Top 7 suppliers in Southampton (Downtown) in 2025

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
+442382146440
Totton, Southampton SO40 9EB, UK
$210
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:
08:00 - 16:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+443713845983
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
$50 - $88
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+4408433093070
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
$49 - $65
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 - 12:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
+442070188246
Wide Ln, Southampton SO18 2NL
$40 - $96
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 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+443713845983
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
$45 - $55
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
08433093070
West Quay Ind Estate
$45 - $55
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 - 12:00
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
+4408433093070
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
$49 - $56
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 - 12:00

Highly recommended by our customers

May 11, 2025
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Aly Curran
May 11, 2025
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simply and easy
Jedrzej Szynkarczuk
May 11, 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use
Hamid Khan
May 11, 2025
Fast & easy to use.
Fast & easy to use.
CHARLES C.
May 11, 2025
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD, VERY EASY
Aurel Vlasceanu
May 11, 2025
I like it👍
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Avraham Haddad
May 11, 2025
Easy booking
Nice website, good prices.
George Iatan
May 11, 2025
VERY EASY TO OPERATE
VERY EASY TO OPERATE
Mila Martínez
May 11, 2025
it is easy to book
it is easy to book
Joop Cornelissen
May 11, 2025
Rental companies very attentive to your…
Rental companies very attentive to your needs, pleasant to deal with and professional...
Trung Mai
May 10, 2025
efficient user friendly
efficient user friendly
Mr Matthias Kunz
May 10, 2025
Read the welcome email fully to…
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May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
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CARLO FROLA
May 10, 2025
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