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Southampton car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Southampton. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R31,75 |
Average price per day | R877 |
Cheapest price per day | R815 |
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 R684/day – about 1 273% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Southampton?
Looking to hire a car in Southampton? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R727,42/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R738,47/day.
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 7.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
7.9
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 R649 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 123. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R649
February
R702
March
R702
April
R895
May
R1 088
June
R1 070
July
R1 123
August
R1 035
September
R877
October
R789
November
R667
December
R895
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 26 August 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 26 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R877/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for R815/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Southampton for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Southampton, offering car hire for around R5 179 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Southampton?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Southampton.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Southampton for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Southampton is R22 196 (R740/day) on average.
Travelling to a place near Southampton?
Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locationsEastleigh
Brighton
Canterbury
Hounslow
Letchworth Garden City
Southgate
Brentwood
Milton Keynes
Reading
Dunstable
Croydon
Borehamwood
Gatwick
Horley
Wembley
Dover
St. Albans
Guildford
Ascot
Burgess Hill