Southampton

Cheap Car Rentals in Southampton from AED 284

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 23/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. 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 12 September 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Southampton this past week from 43 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Southampton small car hire start from AED 284/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 334+

Compact

Compact

AED 308+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 611+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 748+

Mini

Mini

AED 284+

Premium

Premium

AED 604+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 601+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 317+

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:

Fiat 500AED 284/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Mazda Mazda3AED 308/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Renault ClioAED 334/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 471. Data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
Fiat 500AED 284/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Mazda Mazda3AED 308/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Nissan KicksAED 317/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Kicks

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 140, which is about 178% 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 136 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 235. 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 147

March

AED 147

April

AED 187

May

AED 228

June

AED 224

July

AED 235

August

AED 228

September

AED 187

October

AED 165

November

AED 136

December

AED 187

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 Sharan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mercedes-Benz A-Class 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 12 September 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 12 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Southampton. They can have you in a hire car for about AED 1,005 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 12 September 2025.

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 86+).

Electric

Electric

AED 86+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 148+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 113+

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