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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 12 May 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of petrol per litre

R34,82

Average price per day

R803

Cheapest price per day

R800
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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 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just R673/day – about 1 172% 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). 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 R690 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 084. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R690

February

R772

March

R723

April

R838

May

R936

June

R1 002

July

R1 084

August

R1 018

September

R887

October

R870

November

R723

December

R887

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 Sunnycars have 4 locations in Southampton, 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 12 May 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

keddy by Europcar

3 locations
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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 12 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Southampton?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R803/day when booking a car hire in Southampton. The absolute best deal a user found was for R800/day from Budget, booked on May 10.

  • 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 849 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 782 (R693/day) on average.

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