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Cheap Car Rentals in Southampton from AED 284
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Southampton with a pick-up date of 23/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 12 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Southampton this past week from 43 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Southampton small car hire start from AED 284/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 334+
Compact
AED 308+
People carrier
AED 611+
Full-size SUV
AED 748+
Mini
AED 284+
Premium
AED 604+
Luxury
AED 601+
Compact SUV
AED 317+
Compare car rental deals in Southampton by type
Here are the best Southampton small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Fiat 500AED 284/day
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Mazda Mazda3AED 308/day
4
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A/C
Renault ClioAED 334/day
2
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Southampton
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Southampton. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Southampton with an average daily rate of AED 471. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Fiat 500AED 284/day
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Mazda Mazda3AED 308/day
4
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A/C
Nissan KicksAED 317/day
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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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Southampton, book about 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 140, which is about 178% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 8.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
8.1
National
7.9
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 AED 136 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 235. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
AED 136
February
AED 147
March
AED 147
April
AED 187
May
AED 228
June
AED 224
July
AED 235
August
AED 228
September
AED 187
October
AED 165
November
AED 136
December
AED 187
What car do most people hire in Southampton?
Economy cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Southampton. Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Sharan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 12 September 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•4 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
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.4
Value
6.8
Budget
1 review•2 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
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.0
Hertz
2 reviews•4 locations
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 12 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Southampton. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,005 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Southampton?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Southampton for a month is certainly possible.
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 12 September 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 (AED 86+).
Electric
AED 86+
Hybrid
AED 148+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 113+
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