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How far in advance should I hire a car in Southampton?

For the best savings on car hire in Southampton, make your reservation 69 days before pickup. The average price then is just R641/day – about 1 108% less than the yearly average.

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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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.1
National
National
7.9
Sixt
Sixt
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Southampton?

Planning to hire a car in Southampton? March is the cheapest month, costing about R641 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 058. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R673

February

R689

March

R641

April

R881

May

R961

June

R993

July

R1 058

August

R1 025

September

R865

October

R833

November

R705

December

R865

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?

In Southampton, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Sunnycars have 4 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 19 February 2026.

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•3 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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Southampton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 February 2026.

  • 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 R12 160 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.

Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Eastleigh
Brighton
Milton Keynes
Letchworth Garden City
Horley
Chelmsford
Ascot
Guildford
Ashford
St. Albans
Chichester
Luton
Woking
Reading
Burgess Hill
Canterbury
Harwich
Croydon
Bedford
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