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For Southampton car hire, you don’t need any particular type of car. A smaller car will make it easier to navigate the narrower roads in the city. Of course, if you have a lot of luggage, a bigger car will be more comfortable. Your car hire company will be able to advise you on the best car type for your purposes.
Speeds are measured in miles per hour (mph) in the UK. There are general speed limits, and then there are council-set speed limits, so be sure to pay attention to signs. Motorways and dual carriageways have a speed limit of 70 mph (112 km/h). Single carriageways have a speed limit of 60 mph (96 km/h). Built-up and residential areas have a speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h). In some areas, such as school zones, there is a speed limit of 20 mph (32 km/h).
There is on-street, pay-and-display parking in the city; they have various time limits, so be sure to read the signs carefully. There are also short stay, long stay and multi-storey paid parking garages in the city centre. You can find paid parking at some malls, such as Westquay Shopping Centre, which has 2,484 parking spaces. When booking a hotel or accommodation, it is a good idea to ensure they have parking for your hire car. You can book some car parks online, which will often give you a discounted deal.
On average a car hire in Southampton costs $71 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt ($58/day), Budget ($59/day) and Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($64/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt Mitchell Way SO18 2NL (5 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Southampton is $10.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $130 and $173, depending on the car size.
Compact (Peugeot 308 SW or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Southampton.
Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, DRIVALIA, Hertz, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Sixt, Avis, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Budget and Dollar.
Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include Hertz, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Budget and Dollar.
Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, DRIVALIA, Alamo, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Budget and National.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, National and Dollar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, National and Dollar.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Hertz, Alamo, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, National and Dollar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Southampton costs $97 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Southampton costs $133 per day, on average.
A Special car hire in Southampton costs $210 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Southampton costs $498 per week ($71 per day).
On average a car hire in Southampton costs $2,135 per month ($71 per day).
4 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
108 Bitterne Road West
+44 23 8023 2244
High Street
+44 23 8077 7555
Southampton Intl Airport
+44 23 8065 3700
Western Esplanade
+44 23 8017 8240
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
July 2022
3 locations in Southampton
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 23 8077 7555
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 23 8065 3700
Western Esplanade
+44 23 8024 8190
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6.0 Okay
Aug 2019
Pros:
car Was better than I expectedCons:
1) Alamo found one of the types to have a chip out of it so keep our GBP 300 deposit. Absolutely certain it was not us who did that ( we only did 60 miles and the car was left in secure parking over night). ......double and triple check before you hire! Video your car,2 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Mitchell Way
+44 20 7018 8246
Wide Lane
+44 20 7018 8246
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
June 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2 locations in Southampton
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Southampton International Airp
+44 344 544 4085
Southampton Road
+44 344 544 4602
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
One location in Southampton
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Southampton Airport
+44 344 544 6026
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
2 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Car Rental Building
+44 371 384 3418
Unit J
+44 371 384 5983
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8.0 Very Good
May 2024
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2022
4 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Southampton Int'l Airport
+44 843 309 3069
West Quay Ind Estate
+44 843 309 3070
West Quay Ind Estate
+44 843 309 3070
West Quay Road
+44 843 309 3070
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8.4 Very Good
June 2019
Pros:
Drop off was a matter of minutes.Cons:
Shuttle service from port would have helped. Had double wait time. One hour wait for taxi at port and one hour at Hertz pickup.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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Friendly and helpfulCons:
I liked everything10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
Pros:
Organized No fussCons:
Signage and parking arrangements confusing.4.0 Mediocre
June 2022
3 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 23 8077 7555
Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 23 8065 3700
Western Esplanade
+44 23 8024 8190
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Locations in Southampton
Southampton Airport
+44 238 001 6158
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3.6 Poor
Apr 2017
Pros:
The lady that helped us was very patient and polite. She must meditate and listen to relaxing music in her free time to be able to cope with all the angry customers she gets.Cons:
Off airport. Compulsary insurance which costs a fortune. From the look of it the cars that were provided had quite some damage already so maintanance/turnover is questionable. Uber was a lot more afordable in our case. We ended up going back to the airport and taking a taxi.2 locations in Southampton
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W Quay Road
+44 843 309 3070
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Locations in Southampton
Car Rental Building
8713843418
Herbert Walker Avenue
+44 371 384 5983
Unit J, West Quay Road
+44 371 384 5983
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One location in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Unit G Woodside Trade Centre Parham Drive
+44 23 8001 6158
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from$46/dayLocations in Southampton
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Locations in Southampton
204 Millbrook Rd E
+44 844 499 3399
Car Rental Building Southampton Int.airport, Wide Lane
+44 207 018 8246
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2 locations in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Britannia Road
+44 23 8033 1144
Portsmouth Road
+44 23 8044 9232
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2 locations in Southampton
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One location in Southampton
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One location in Southampton
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Car Rental Centre
+44 371 384 3418
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One location in Southampton
Locations in Southampton
Car Rental Building Southampton Int.airport, Wide Lane
+44 148 987 8229
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One location in Southampton
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Southampton airport
080 0170 1331
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One location in Southampton
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Floating Bridge Rd
+44 23 8063 8437
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One location in Southampton
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Toyota Snows Southampton
+44 1494 769810
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Pick-up location | Southampton |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, People mover, Premium |
Hire locations | 42 |
Airport locations | 17 |
Popular agencies | Sixt, Alamo, Budget, Routes Car & Truck Rentals |