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Cheap Car Hire in Southampton from R569
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 22/9 and drop-off date of 29/9. 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 hire in Southampton and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
In Southampton, there are 43 active hire locations from 23 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Southampton in the past week - currently priced from R569/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R573+
Compact
R595+
Intermediate
R731+
Full-size SUV
R1 169+
Mini
R569+
Premium
R1 051+
Compact SUV
R573+
Intermediate SUV
R695+
Compare car hire deals in Southampton by type
Here are the best Southampton small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Datsun GoR569/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki BalenoR573/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki CiazR595/day
4
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in Southampton
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Southampton. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Southampton with an average daily rate of R789. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Datsun GoR569/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROCR573/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R573/day
2
M
A/C
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 R659/day – about 1 214% 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). National (rated 7.9/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
National
7.9
Alamo
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 R642 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 111. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R642
February
R694
March
R694
April
R885
May
R1 076
June
R1 059
July
R1 111
August
R1 059
September
R902
October
R798
November
R642
December
R885
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 16 September 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
National
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,3
Comfort
7,9
Overall
7,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,3
Value
8,6
Alamo
3 locations
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 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Southampton?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Southampton.
Car hires by fuel type in Southampton
Browse car hires by fuel type in Southampton. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Southampton. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R34+).
Electric
R34+
Hybrid
R49+
Petrol/Diesel
R90+
Travelling to a place near Southampton?
Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locationsEastleigh
Brighton
Canterbury
Letchworth Garden City
Hounslow
Milton Keynes
Reading
Dunstable
Borehamwood
Gatwick
Horley
Wembley
Dover
St. Albans
Guildford
Ascot
Ashford
Burgess Hill
Chichester
Luton