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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 176% 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 151

March

AED 147

April

AED 187

May

AED 224

June

AED 224

July

AED 239

August

AED 235

September

AED 198

October

AED 187

November

AED 162

December

AED 198

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 Multivan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Volvo XC90 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Southampton?

In Southampton, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 4 locations, 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 5 January 2026.

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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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 5 January 2026.

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

    Avis is one of the top picks in Southampton. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,275 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.

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