Car rental in Southampton, United Kingdom

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These are the cheapest Southampton car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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Renting a car in Southampton: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyEnterprise
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price51 €
Best time to book1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Southampton will set you back around 51 € per day or 344 € 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 rental companies in Southampton are currently Enterprise and Alamo.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Southampton is currently August.
On average, around 344 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Southampton is 158 €.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Southampton, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Southampton that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Southampton.
Most places – Southampton included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 59 € per day. The average price per day is around 66 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Southampton.