Southampton

Cheap Car Rentals in Southampton

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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 20 October 2025.
Economy

Economy

AED 122+

Compact

Compact

AED 133+

Mini

Mini

AED 155+

Premium

Premium

AED 271+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 251+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 126+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

AED 375+

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 185% 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.

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 184

May

AED 228

June

AED 224

July

AED 239

August

AED 228

September

AED 198

October

AED 165

November

AED 136

December

AED 184

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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Opel Zafira Tourer 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 20 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews4 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

7.6
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

6.8

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review2 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

6.6
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
2 reviews4 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 20 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Southampton. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 902 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 20 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 34+).

Electric

Electric

AED 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 68+

Travelling to a place near Southampton?

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