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Southampton car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Southampton. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 November 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

AED 6.54

Average price per day

AED 129

Cheapest price per day

AED 115
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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 143, which is about 182% 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 228

June

AED 224

July

AED 239

August

AED 228

September

AED 195

October

AED 184

November

AED 140

December

AED 184

What car do most people hire in Southampton?

Intermediate cars (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Southampton. SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa 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 5 November 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•2 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 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 129/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 115/day from Hertz, booked on Nov. 2.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Southampton for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Southampton can be found for AED 3,867. You can find car rental deals for AED 129 a day on average.

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