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Cheapflights insights for Southampton car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Southampton, make your reservation 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just R655/day – about 1 199% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Southampton?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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
8.6
Alamo
8.1
National
7.9
Sixt
7.6
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Southampton?
Planning to hire a car in Southampton? January is the cheapest month, costing about R621 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 121. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R621
February
R690
March
R690
April
R862
May
R1 069
June
R1 052
July
R1 121
August
R1 069
September
R931
October
R828
November
R638
December
R862
What car do most people hire in Southampton?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Southampton are the following: Economy cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar), and SUV cars (Nissan Qashqai 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 car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Southampton
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Southampton known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Southampton. Reviews were last updated on 27 October 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•4 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
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,6
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
6,8
Budget
1 review•2 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
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,6
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,6
Value
6,0
Hertz
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
7,0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Southampton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Southampton?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Southampton.
Travelling to a place near Southampton?
Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locationsEastleigh
Brighton
Letchworth Garden City
Hounslow
Milton Keynes
Reading
Dunstable
Borehamwood
Gatwick
Horley
Wembley
Guildford
St. Albans
Ascot
Ashford
Burgess Hill
Chichester
Luton
Canterbury
Croydon