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Southampton car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

$4.14

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$42
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Popular car types in Southampton

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Economy

Economy

$43+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$49+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$65+

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Cheapflights insights for Southampton car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Southampton, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Southampton?

For the best savings on car rentals in Southampton, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $70/day – about 37% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Southampton?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Southampton is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Alamo (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Budget
Budget
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Southampton?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Southampton is January, when you can expect to pay $77/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Southampton is July ($112/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$77

February

$82

March

$79

April

$93

May

$89

June

$96

July

$112

August

$102

September

$87

October

$93

November

$77

December

$95

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Top rental agencies in Southampton

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

7.5

Sixt

7.3
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

DRIVALIA

1 location
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Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from Europcar, booked on Oct. 10.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Sixt?

    Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Southampton. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $484 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Southampton?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Southampton it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Southampton for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Southampton can be found for about $2,076, with the average price for a rental being around $69 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 57% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Southampton.

Car rentals by fuel type in Southampton

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($32+).

Electric

Electric

$32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$89+

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Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Guildford
Royal Tunbridge Wells
High Wycombe
Ilford
Hayes

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