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Southampton car hires in 2026

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

$3.02

Average price per day

$65

Cheapest price per day

$31
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Popular car types in Southampton

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At $31/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Southampton in the past week. Out of 23 car hire agencies operating in Southampton, there are, in total, 45 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$31+

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Compact

Compact

$39+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$47+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$72+

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Premium

Premium

$85+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$104+

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Luxury

Luxury

$108+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$33+

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Best car hire deals found in Southampton

Hyundai Accent Hatch$31/day
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 09/09/26
Hyundai Kona$33/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 09/08/26
Hyundai Accent Hatch$36/day
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 09/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Southampton car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Southampton, book about 28 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $57, which is about 10% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Southampton?

In Southampton, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just $22.30/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $25.70/day.

What is the best car rental company in Southampton?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Southampton is Alamo (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
National
National
8.4
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 $58/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Southampton is July ($89/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

$58

February

$65

March

$61

April

$71

May

$69

June

$75

July

$89

August

$79

September

$71

October

$72

November

$61

December

$75

What car do most people hire in Southampton?

SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross, for example) are the most popular in Southampton. Passenger van (Ford Transit) and Economy (Opel Crossland X) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Southampton.

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Top hire agencies in Southampton

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

National

8.4
Very Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.9

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $65/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for $41/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Southampton from about $592 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Southampton for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Southampton for a month is $2,539. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Southampton for a weekend?

    $141 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Southampton. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $86 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Southampton

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

$28+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$33+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$47+

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Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hounslow
Milton Keynes
Kingston upon Thames
Brighton
St. Albans
Luton
Horsham
Brentford
Dover
Aylesbury
Dorking
Guildford
Stansted
Braintree
Gatwick
Uxbridge
Chertsey
Twickenham
Orpington
Teddington

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