Southampton

Cheap Car Hire in Southampton from R540

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 13/8 and drop-off date of 22/8. 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 17 July 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 R540/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 247+

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

R1 081+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 GoR540/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Suzuki BalenoR581/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
BMW 1 SeriesR609/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

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 R914. Data was last updated on 17 July 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Southampton area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Datsun GoR540/day
2
M
A/C
Datsun Go
Suzuki BalenoR581/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
BMW 1 SeriesR609/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

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 R679/day – about 1 277% 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 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R661 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 107. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R661

February

R732

March

R714

April

R911

May

R1 107

June

R1 089

July

R1 107

August

R964

September

R875

October

R804

November

R679

December

R911

What car do most people hire in Southampton?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Southampton are the following: Mini cars (Toyota Aygo 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 17 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Southampton, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and National. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

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

Dollar

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Southampton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 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 17 July 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 (R44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Southampton?

Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locations
Eastleigh
Canterbury
Brighton
Letchworth Garden City
Hounslow
Southgate
Brentwood
Marlborough
Milton Keynes
Reading
Croydon
Dunstable
Gatwick
Horley
Borehamwood
Dover
St. Albans
Guildford
Slough
Woking

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