Car Rental in Southampton (Downtown)

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Downtown, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact Elite
Jeep Avenger or similar
Jeep Avenger
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
€32.76 per day
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or similar
Vauxhall Crossland
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
€34.11 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • Man.
Hertz
€38.50 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€40.33 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate
Kia Xceed or similar
Kia Xceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
SIXT
€43.54 per day
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or similar
Mercedes Vito
  • 9
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
€117.61 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€46.75 per day
Full-size SUV
BMW iX1 or similar
BMW iX1
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€56.90 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:28 PM on 6/28/25. 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
€51 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
€1.63 per liter or €6.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.57 per liter or €5.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.66 per liter or €6.30 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Southampton Railway station from €34.61 per day
    1.6 km / 1 mile away
  2. Southampton Cruise Terminal
    2.6 km / 1.6 miles away
  3. Southampton Airport from €33.84 per day
    4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
  4. London Airport Gatwick from €27.55 per day
    88.1 km / 54.7 miles away
  5. London Heathrow Airport from €27.94 per day
    90.1 km / 56 miles away
  6. Bristol Temple Meads Railway station from €25.20 per day
    101.7 km / 63.2 miles away
  7. London Hammersmith Train Station from €48.07 per day
    103.1 km / 64.1 miles away
  8. London Fulham from €30.74 per day
    103.9 km / 64.6 miles away
  9. Bristol Airport from €29.09 per day
    105.5 km / 65.6 miles away
  10. London Paddington Train Station from €36.64 per day
    107.9 km / 67 miles away
  11. London Edgware Road from €35.82 per day
    108.4 km / 67.4 miles away
  12. London Mayfair from €37.39 per day
    109 km / 67.7 miles away
  13. London Marylebone Train Station from €36.92 per day
    109.1 km / 67.8 miles away
  14. London Kennington from €41.58 per day
    109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
  15. Waterloo Train Station from €52.60 per day
    110.2 km / 68.5 miles away
  16. London St Pancras Train Station from €36.08 per day
    111.7 km / 69.4 miles away
  17. London Kings Cross Train Station from €35.25 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 €52.69 per day
    119.2 km / 74.1 miles away
  20. London City Airport from €33.19 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)
€29.09
January
€35.90
February
€15.93
March
€35.75
April
€60.17
May
€58.58
June
€31.11
July
€59.30
August
€63.32
September
€71.96
October
€30.26
November
€41.46
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Southampton (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average €15.93 per day. This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average €71.96 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 June the average rental period is 21 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Southampton (Downtown)
20
January
5
February
14
March
8
April
8
May
21
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
68%
January
158%
February
23%
March
68%
April
113%
May
113%
June
136%
July
91%
August
91%
September
91%
October
45%
November
204%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Arnold Clark, Keddy, SIXT, Hertz
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars, Vans
Lowest price €33 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

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 Kia Ceed 5 2 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
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark BMW 1 Series 5 1 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
8.9 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€51.31
Lowest daily price
€32.76
Total cars available
64

Top 8 suppliers in Southampton (Downtown) in 2025

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Very good 8.9 / 1 review
+442382146440
Totton, Southampton SO40 9EB, UK
€118
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
+4402380232244
108 Bitterne Rd W, Bitterne Manor, Southampton SO18 1AQ, United Kingdom
€118
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 - 12:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+443713845983
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
€34 - €43
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 8.5 / 2 reviews
+4408433093070
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
€37 - €53
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
+443713845983
Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
€40 - €100
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
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+442070188246
Wide Ln, Southampton SO18 2NL
€37 - €103
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
08433093070
West Quay Ind Estate
€37 - €103
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 7.8 / 0 reviews
+4408433093070
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
€33 - €48
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

Jul 3, 2025
Just very quick and easy
Just very quick and easy. Also very clear about any extra costs like insurance and baby extras
Daniel Hewitt
Jul 3, 2025
It was a great thank you
It was a great experience. I hope it will be the same when receiving it.
Abdelali Chahlaf
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent and reliable
Excellent and reliable, repeat customer.
Michael Boni
Jul 3, 2025
Quick and efficient
Good price and quick at finding the best deal. Beat all other deals such as on Priceline or Expedia by a lot.
Laura
Jul 3, 2025
Easy to book with them
Easy to book with them. Found them to offer the seemingly best prices although the Car Suppliers (the actual rental company) were fairly limited. To be honest, the reviews of the Car Suppliers don't match up on any review sites. Some get good reviews on one site but terrible reviews on another site. Not sure how that works. Maybe on the big Ggle the reviews are more localised? Not sure. DiscoverCars could further improve booking by splitting the luggage into large and medium categories, but overall the experience is very good
D. Lippemer
Jul 3, 2025
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was…Value trust—turning a policy exception into a loyalty-building moment.
My experience with DiscoverCars.com was exceptional due to their transparency and flexibility in resolving issues. Despite their policy typically not allowing refunds after the rental period ends, they promptly honored my request when I contacted them immediately and processed a "goodwill refund" within days. This level of care is rare among rental companies and shows genuine respect for customers! 1. Proactive Customer Support: - Lightning-fast response (my issue was resolved the same day I picked up the car). - Flexibility in adapting policies for special circumstances. 2. Reliability: - They deliver on promises . 3. Outstanding Staff: - Marco was wonderful! - He listened attentively and didn’t just say "it’s against policy" – he actively sought a solution. - His approach was kind, professional, and reassuring. Final Thoughts: DiscoverCars.com sets high standards for customer care. Employees like Marco are why they excel. If you want a company that values your time and money while handling tough situations professionally – this is it!
Nader
Jul 3, 2025
Good for reservations
Good for reservations
Sarah Roox
Jul 3, 2025
Very Good and easy
Very Good and easy
kunde
Jul 3, 2025
Website Easy & Efficient
Website is extremely easy to navigate and book cars.
C&J
Jul 3, 2025
Easy booking process
Site was simple to navigate and the booking was straightforward.
Stephen Taku
Jul 3, 2025
God website
God website. No problems to hire a car from this car rental. Fair price.
Petter Kjaernes
Jul 3, 2025
Easy process
Easy process
Angel Fuentes
Jul 3, 2025
Full coverage claimed without hassle
Claimed the refund for the damage charges under the full coverage policy! Mostafa from customer service assisted with the claim and handled the case very efficiently. The booking was straightforward though their website, it allows you to compare different rental providers easily.
Zhan Keith Tay
Jul 3, 2025
Very fast and easy
Very fast and easy
Nick
Jul 3, 2025
Great experience
Great experience
Guilherme Marinho Carletti
Jul 3, 2025
very easy to use
very easy to use
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