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Southampton car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Southampton. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 197

Average price per day

₹ 6,497

Cheapest price per day

₹ 4,257
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Popular car types in Southampton

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Southampton and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 August 2026.
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Economy

Economy

₹ 7,107+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 7,657+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 17,146+

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Premium

Premium

₹ 10,828+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

₹ 25,466+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 7,657+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 8,269+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

₹ 25,466+

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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?

Book your car hire in Southampton 73 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,808/day on average when booked 73 days ahead, which saves you 7,319% off the average price.

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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 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
Sixt
Sixt
7.6

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 ₹ 3,999 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,093. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,999

February

₹ 4,475

March

₹ 4,189

April

₹ 4,856

May

₹ 4,760

June

₹ 5,141

July

₹ 6,093

August

₹ 5,713

September

₹ 5,046

October

₹ 5,046

November

₹ 4,189

December

₹ 5,141

What car do most people rent in Southampton?

Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Southampton. Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar).

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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 8 August 2026.

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

Sixt

7.6
Good
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

6.8

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

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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Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Southampton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,497/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,257/day from Alamo, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Alamo offers hire cars in Southampton for about ₹ 45,479 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.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in Southampton for a month is ₹ 194,911. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Rent a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hayes
Bedford
Reading
Redhill
Hatfield
Milton Keynes
Ilford
Ramsgate
Hounslow
Kingston upon Thames
Wembley

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