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Cheap Car Hire in Southampton from R615

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 15/8 and drop-off date of 30/8. 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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Southampton car hires in 2026

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 16 June 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R34,14

Average price per day

R802

Cheapest price per day

R615
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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 June 2026.
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In Southampton, there are 45 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 R615/day. View deals for 6 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R615+

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Compact

Compact

R726+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R670+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 181+

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Premium

Premium

R1 067+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 415+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 415+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R649+

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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 R868. Data was last updated on 16 June 2026.
Suzuki SwiftR615/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Found 06/15/26
Daihatsu TeriosR649/day
4
M
A/C
Daihatsu Terios
Found 06/15/26
BMW X3R670/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW X3
Found 06/15/26

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 69 days before pickup. The average price then is just R663/day – about 1 177% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Southampton?

Looking to hire a car in Southampton? Europcar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R15,15/day. keddy by Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R19,17/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). National (rated 8.4/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
National
National
8.4
Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Sixt
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 R679 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 035. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R679

February

R760

March

R712

April

R825

May

R809

June

R938

July

R1 035

August

R1 003

September

R874

October

R857

November

R712

December

R874

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).

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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 16 June 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

National

8,4
Very Good
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,9

Alamo

3 locations
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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

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

DRIVALIA

1 location
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Hertz

6,0
Okay
1 review•2 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 16 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R802/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for R748/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 13.

  • 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 R4 776 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 R20 469 (R682/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Southampton

Browse car hires by fuel type in Southampton. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Southampton. Deals were last updated on 16 June 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Southampton. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R44+).

Electric

Electric

R44+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R71+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R44+

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Travelling to a place near Southampton?

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

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