Car Rental in Southampton (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Peugeot 308 or similar


$40.09 per day
Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or similar


$48.72 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar


$50.46 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar


$56.22 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or similar


$209.56 per day
Standard SUV
VW ID.4 or similar


$47.22 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar


$49.71 per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series or similar


$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
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1.6 km / 1 mile away
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2.6 km / 1.6 miles away
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4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
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88.1 km / 54.7 miles away
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90.1 km / 56 miles away
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101.7 km / 63.2 miles away
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103.1 km / 64.1 miles away
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103.9 km / 64.6 miles away
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105.5 km / 65.6 miles away
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107.9 km / 67 miles away
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108.4 km / 67.4 miles away
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109 km / 67.7 miles away
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109.1 km / 67.8 miles away
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109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
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110.2 km / 68.5 miles away
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111.7 km / 69.4 miles away
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112.1 km / 69.7 miles away
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114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
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119.2 km / 74.1 miles away
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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)
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.
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)
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
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
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
+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
+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
+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
+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
+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
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
+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
Awards

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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