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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
R581+
Compact
R609+
Intermediate
R830+
Full-size SUV
R1 247+
Mini
R540+
Premium
R1 081+
Compact SUV
R622+
Intermediate SUV
R715+
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
Suzuki BalenoR581/day
2
M
A/C
BMW 1 SeriesR609/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 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
Suzuki BalenoR581/day
2
M
A/C
BMW 1 SeriesR609/day
4
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 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.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Alamo
8.0
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 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
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
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
R44+
Hybrid
R66+
Petrol/Diesel
R100+
Travelling to a place near Southampton?
Hire a car at Southampton if you plan to visit one of these locationsEastleigh
Canterbury
Brighton
Letchworth Garden City
Hounslow
Southgate
Brentwood
Marlborough
Milton Keynes
Reading
Croydon
Dunstable
Gatwick
Horley
Borehamwood
Dover
St. Albans
Guildford
Slough
Woking