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    Opel Corsa
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    1
    €24.18
    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.
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    Ford Focus
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    €24.37
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Opel Crossland
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    €24.64
    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
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    €28.29
    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
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    €28.62
    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
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    €29.02
    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
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia XCeed
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    €34.14
    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
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    €36.82
    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 18:50 on 01.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    A combined rating of 4.5 with 200k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
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    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    GBP
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +44
    Average car rental length
    12 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
    €1.64 per liter or €6.21 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €1.57 per liter or €5.94 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.79 per liter or €6.78 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Southampton Cruise Terminal

    1. Bristol Airportfrom €27.63 per day
      104.4 km / 64.87 miles away
    2. London Fulhamfrom €33.83 per day
      106.5 km / 66.18 miles away
    3. London Mayfairfrom €42.56 per day
      111.6 km / 69.35 miles away
    4. London Kenningtonfrom €45.53 per day
      112.2 km / 69.72 miles away
    5. London Lewisham
      116.7 km / 72.51 miles away
    6. London City Airportfrom €31.78 per day
      122.9 km / 76.37 miles away
    7. Enfield Downtownfrom €39.64 per day
      127.8 km / 79.41 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    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?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Southampton Cruise Terminal?

    The cost of renting a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal 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 May
    Average rental costs per day at Southampton Cruise Terminal
    €71
    €35
    €0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    €64

    in May

    May
    Jun

    €61

    in July

    Jul
    Aug

    €63

    in September

    Sep
    Oct

    €17

    in November

    Nov

    €23

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal is November — when rental costs average €16.52 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average €64.43 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 at Southampton Cruise Terminal?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Southampton Cruise Terminal, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

    Monthly searches at Southampton Cruise Terminal by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.1
    0.6
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May
    Jun

    Same as average in July

    Jul
    Aug

    Same as average in September

    Sep
    Oct

    Same as average in November

    Nov

    Same as average in December

    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Southampton Cruise Terminal?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 17 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days at Southampton Cruise Terminal
    19
    9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    3 days in May

    May
    Jun

    7 days in July

    Jul
    Aug

    3 days in September

    Sep
    Oct

    7 days in November

    Nov

    17 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersRoutes Car Rental
    🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs

    Top 2 suppliers at Southampton Cruise Terminal in 2025

    National
    National
    8.3
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.5
    €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
    8.0
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.5
    €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 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    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
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Very easy service to use and a good…
    Very easy service to use and a good price.
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    2 Sept 2025
    perfect all
    perfect all
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    2 Sept 2025
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    Quick and easy
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    2 Sept 2025
    Easy to book
    Easy to book
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    2 Sept 2025
    Reserverin go fast,good price.
    Reserverin go fast,good price.
    Senior Cortez,
    2 Sept 2025
    Everything went smoothly
    Everything went smoothly, no problems.
    Richard Condon from Belgium,
    2 Sept 2025
    Very quick and easy experience
    Very quick and easy experience! I loved it! 🤓
    Aiden Bailey,
    2 Sept 2025
    Very good and fast
    Very good and fast
    Rakesh Paul,
    2 Sept 2025
    ease and price
    clear info, easy process, economical pricing
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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    Great prices and easy website
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    2 Sept 2025
    Easy booking and good price
    Easy booking
    Mohammad Mehrani,
    2 Sept 2025
    CONDITION - VERY GOOD
    VERY GOOD OK
    CRISTINA DELLA ROSA,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and quick
    Easy and quick
    Kunde,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy booking
    Easy booking, good prices and vearity of cars
    Slawomir,
    2 Sept 2025
    Easy
    Easy But high prices
    ABDULLA ,
    2 Sept 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 225,971 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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