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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?

Book your car hire in Southampton 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,290/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 6,614% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Southampton?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Southampton is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 3 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Southampton? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 3,204 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,455. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,204

February

₹ 3,550

March

₹ 3,464

April

₹ 4,416

May

₹ 5,455

June

₹ 5,022

July

₹ 5,195

August

₹ 4,676

September

₹ 4,243

October

₹ 3,896

November

₹ 3,377

December

₹ 4,416

What car do most people rent in Southampton?

SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Southampton. Estate car cars (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (BMW 3 Series Touring or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Southampton?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 4 locations in Southampton, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Southampton

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Southampton known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Southampton. Reviews were last updated on 21 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Southampton, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and National in Southampton. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

3 locations

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.6

Sixt

7.6
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

6.8

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

7.5

keddy by Europcar

3 locations

Avis

6.6
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

Dollar

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Southampton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Southampton for about ₹ 43,786 per week on average.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Southampton

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Southampton. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Southampton. Deals were last updated on 21 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 41+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 41+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 50+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 81+

Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Rent a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hounslow
Hayes
Eastbourne
Slough
Reading
Redhill
Dagenham
Milton Keynes
Harrow
Sutton
Canterbury
Ilford
Crawley
Richmond
Gatwick
Weybridge
Southall
Wembley

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