Cheap car hire in Southampton, United Kingdom

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The most popular car rental companies in Southampton

Hiring a car in Southampton: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price131 €
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Southampton will set you back around 131 € per day or 353 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Southampton is an intermediate van or truck. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Southampton are currently Alamo and National.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Southampton is currently April.
On average, around 353 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Southampton is 156 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Southampton for a whole month is 1.431 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Southampton, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Southampton that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Southampton.
Most places – Southampton included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 66 € per day. The average price per day is around 168 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Alamo and National offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Southampton.