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Cheap Car Rentals in Southampton from AED 650

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 13/2 and drop-off date of 14/2. 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 28 January 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Southampton this past week from 46 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Southampton small car hire start from AED 650/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 650+

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Compact

Compact

AED 695+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 1,091+

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Premium

Premium

AED 1,031+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 707+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 813+

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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 832. Data was last updated on 28 January 2026.
Chevrolet SparkAED 650/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 01/27/26
Hyundai ElantraAED 695/day
4
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Hyundai Elantra
Found 01/27/26
Nissan QashqaiAED 707/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Qashqai
Found 01/27/26

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 69 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 154, which is about 195% 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 136 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 136

February

AED 151

March

AED 147

April

AED 195

May

AED 224

June

AED 228

July

AED 239

August

AED 235

September

AED 198

October

AED 191

November

AED 162

December

AED 198

What car do most people hire in Southampton?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV 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 Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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 28 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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Overview

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 28 January 2026.

  • 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 28 January 2026.
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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 218+).

Electric

Electric

AED 218+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 520+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 238+

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