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Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, United Kingdom
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Opel Corsa

    or similar Economy
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    1
    $27.82
    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.
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    Ford Focus

    or similar Compact
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    $28.04
    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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    Opel Crossland

    or similar Compact SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    $28.34
    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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    MG 4

    or similar Compact
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    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    $32.54
    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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    Ford Focus

    or similar Compact
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    5
    $32.92
    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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    Opel Crossland

    or similar Compact SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    $33.38
    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
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    Kia XCeed

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    $39.27
    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
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    $42.35
    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 09:00 on 29/03/26. 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 length
    3 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
    $1.88 per liter or $7.12 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.80 per liter or $6.81 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $2.06 per liter or $7.80 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Southampton Cruise Terminal

    1. Fareham (Downtown)from $32.93 per day
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      55.9 km / 34.73 miles away
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      59.2 km / 36.79 miles away
    9. Reading (Downtown)from $38.68 per day
      66.2 km / 41.13 miles away

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    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 monthMay Most expensive month August
    Average rental costs per day at Southampton Cruise Terminal
    $138
    $69
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    $74

    in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul

    $125

    in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Southampton Cruise Terminal is May — when rental costs average $74.37 per day. This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $125.00 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
    Jul

    Same as average in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    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 May the average rental period is 3 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days at Southampton Cruise Terminal
    3
    2
    0
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    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    3 days in May

    May
    Jun
    Jul

    3 days in August

    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersRoutes Car Rental
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs

    Top 2 suppliers at Southampton Cruise Terminal in 2026

    National
    National
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    $30
    per day
    Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, United Kingdom
    +442380777555
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    Routes Car Rental
    Routes Car Rental
    7.8
    Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    6.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.3
    $30
    per day
    Unit J, Southampton SO15 1GZ
    +443713845983
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