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Southampton Cruise Terminal, Southampton, United Kingdom
Sun, Jun 14
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Cheapest car rental rates

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
1
$28.00
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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Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
2
$28.22
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
Manual
5
A/C
5
3
$28.53
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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Electric

MG 4

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
$32.76
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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Ford Focus

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
$33.14
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
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Opel Crossland

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$33.60
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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Kia XCeed

or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
7
$39.53
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
A/C
4
8
$42.63
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 10:52 on 11/06/26. 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
$1.91 per liter or $7.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.08 per liter or $7.87 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Southampton Cruise Terminal

  1. Fareham (Downtown)from $43.76 per day
    18.5 km / 11.5 miles away
  2. Portsmouth Hilseafrom $39.08 per day
    26.2 km / 16.28 miles away
  3. Salisbury (Downtown)from $18.49 per day
    32.6 km / 20.26 miles away
  4. Ferndown (Downtown)from $18.29 per day
    35.5 km / 22.06 miles away
  5. Poole (Downtown)from $31.67 per day
    43 km / 26.72 miles away
  6. Basingstoke Lychpitfrom $18.01 per day
    48.7 km / 30.26 miles away
  7. Newbury (Downtown)from $18.49 per day
    55.9 km / 34.73 miles away
  8. Aldershot (Downtown)from $44.96 per day
    59.2 km / 36.79 miles away
  9. Reading (Downtown)from $18.11 per day
    66.2 km / 41.13 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
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 monthMay Most expensive month August
Average rental costs per day at Southampton Cruise Terminal
$139
$69
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr

$75

in May

May
Jun
Jul

$126

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 $74.94 per day. This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $125.96 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.

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
Jan
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
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.8
$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
7.9
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
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 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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

Highly recommended by our customers

great price
great price
Capt Yogendra,
Jun 12, 2026
Paperwork straight forward to sort out…
Paperwork straight forward to sort out and KIA Picanto was ideal.
John Boyce,
Jun 12, 2026
Very easy good price
Very easy good price
Scott Kimberlin,
Jun 12, 2026
great
excellent one
mohammed almheiri,
Jun 12, 2026
Very good price for my 19 days visit
Very good price for my 19 days visit, service at the Office was so fast, the staff w...
CV,
Jun 12, 2026
Ellena the guest Agent was amazin and…
Ellena the guest Agent was amazin and such professional.
Yahya Asriri,
Jun 12, 2026
Efficient
Efficient, great service and car
Ari Bick,
Jun 12, 2026
Very professional & responsive
Very professional. Very responsive. Renting the car went as expected. We had purchas...
H T,
Jun 12, 2026
Dean was excellent
Dean was excellent After a disappointing initial experience, I spoke with him and ...
Liz,
Jun 12, 2026
Really clear booking process with great…
Really clear booking process with great pricing
Tracy-Ann Berens,
Jun 12, 2026
Always reliable and great rental prices.
Always reliable and great rental prices.
Susana A.,
Jun 12, 2026
Real value for money
Service and car received: perfect!
Bogdan Leonard Pitigoi,
Jun 12, 2026
Reserved car after flight
The process was quick and clear.
Mike,
Jun 12, 2026
easy and simple to use with easy to…
easy and simple to use with easy to follow instructions
Paul Keen,
Jun 12, 2026
a positive experience
I previously rented a car through you in Bulgaria. The experience was not good. The ...
erit malka from israel,
Jun 12, 2026
Everything goes very smooth and easy
Everything goes very smooth and easy
Mateusz Kraszewski,
Jun 12, 2026
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