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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
€27.03
per day
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
€27.75
per day
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Cupra Formentor
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€34.93
per day
Rental office
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Jeep Compass
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€38.05
per day
Rental office
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
€42.11
per day
Rental office
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Audi Q3
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€50.01
per day
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Volvo XC40
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
€56.23
per day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
€85.91
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 15:15 on 30/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Southampton (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Southampton (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Southampton (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€45 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
€1.70 per liter or €6.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.63 per liter or €6.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.86 per liter or €7.04 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Southampton (Downtown)
- Southampton Railway stationfrom €23.67 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Southampton Airportfrom €14.28 per day4.5 km / 2.8 miles away
- Salisbury (Downtown)from €39.51 per day33.7 km / 20.94 miles away
- London Airport Gatwickfrom €9.70 per day88.1 km / 54.74 miles away
- London Airport Heathrowfrom €10.74 per day90.1 km / 55.99 miles away
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway stationfrom €33.04 per day101.7 km / 63.19 miles away
- London Hammersmith Train Stationfrom €25.60 per day103.1 km / 64.06 miles away
- London Fulhamfrom €37.73 per day103.9 km / 64.56 miles away
- Bristol Airportfrom €11.72 per day105.5 km / 65.55 miles away
- London Paddington Train Stationfrom €14.73 per day107.9 km / 67.05 miles away
- London Edgware Roadfrom €13.32 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- London Mayfairfrom €34.25 per day109 km / 67.73 miles away
- London Marylebone Train Stationfrom €15.35 per day109.1 km / 67.79 miles away
- London Edgwarefrom €38.61 per day109.4 km / 67.98 miles away
- London Kennington109.6 km / 68.1 miles away
- Waterloo Train Stationfrom €31.30 per day110.2 km / 68.48 miles away
- London St Pancras Train Stationfrom €14.21 per day111.7 km / 69.41 miles away
- London Kings Cross Train Stationfrom €31.10 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles away
- London Bermondseyfrom €32.16 per day112.1 km / 69.66 miles away
- London Lewishamfrom €31.81 per day114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
Totton, Southampton SO40 9EB, UK
B
Hertz
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
C
SIXT
Wide Ln, Southampton SO18 2NL
D
Enterprise
108 Bitterne Rd W, Bitterne Manor, Southampton SO18 1AQ, United Kingdom
E
Dollar
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
When to book in Southampton (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price €31 | A good deal €32 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Southampton (Downtown)
€50
€25
€0
€36
in January
Jan
€28
in February
Feb
€43
in March
Mar
€36
in April
Apr
€38
in May
May
€40
in June
Jun
€45
in July
Jul
€40
in August
Aug
€37
in September
Sep
€28
in October
Oct
€28
in November
Nov
€43
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Southampton (Downtown) is November — when rental costs average €27.79 per day. This is 10% cheaper than the yearly average and 39% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average €45.24 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.
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 Southampton (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in Southampton (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
1.7 times in March
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
1.6 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
1.3 times in July
Jul
1.4 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
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 April the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Southampton (Downtown)
12
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
11 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, SIXT, Dollar, Hertz, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €27 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | SEAT Ibiza | 5 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Toyota Aygo | 3 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | SUV |
| Dollar | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota C-HR | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)
Prices are lowest during November, starting at €28 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at €45. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Southampton (Downtown) is March, while the least popular month is September.
Southampton (Downtown) hosts: Arnold Clark, Hertz, SIXT, Enterprise, Dollar. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€45
Lowest daily price
€27
Total cars available
39
Top 5 suppliers in Southampton (Downtown) in 2026
Arnold Clark
9.0
Excellent
10 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.7
€25–€267
per day
Totton, Southampton SO40 9EB, UK
+442382146440
Show 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
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
€18–€142
per day
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
+4402382680272
Show 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
8.5
Very Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
€27–€103
per day
Wide Ln, Southampton SO18 2NL
+442070188246
Show 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
Enterprise
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
€22–€122
per day
108 Bitterne Rd W, Bitterne Manor, Southampton SO18 1AQ, United Kingdom
+4402380232244
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
09:00-12:00
Dollar
7.9
Average
2 ratings
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.1
€27–€102
per day
West Quay Industrial Estate, W Quay Rd, Southampton SO15 1GZ
+4402382680272
Show 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
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