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Cheap Car Rentals in Southampton from AED 158

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 16/12 and drop-off date of 2/1. 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 2 December 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Southampton this past week from 44 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Southampton small car hire start from AED 158/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 162+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 264+

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Mini

Mini

AED 158+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 305+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 166+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 190+

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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:

Chevrolet SparkAED 158/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/02/25
Citroen C3AED 162/day
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Citroen C3
Found 12/02/25

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 225. Data was last updated on 2 December 2025.
Chevrolet SparkAED 158/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/02/25
Citroen C3AED 162/day
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Citroen C3
Found 12/02/25
Nissan QashqaiAED 166/day
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A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Found 12/02/25

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 143, which is about 181% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.1
National
National
7.9
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 AED 132 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 239. 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 132

February

AED 147

March

AED 147

April

AED 187

May

AED 224

June

AED 224

July

AED 239

August

AED 228

September

AED 198

October

AED 187

November

AED 143

December

AED 187

What car do most people hire in Southampton?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Southampton. Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia 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.

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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 2 December 2025.

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

Alamo

3 locations
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National

3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.6

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

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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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

Hertz

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•4 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 2 December 2025.

  • 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 2 December 2025.
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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 85+).

Electric

Electric

AED 85+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 151+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 94+

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