Car hires in City Centre, Southampton

With an average review score of 7.3/10 from 3 reviewers, Europcar is rated the best car rental company in City Centre by our users.

34% of users prefer to hire Compact vehicles in City Centre, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to City Centre, then you can expect to pay around €35 per day.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Southampton are Cultural Quarter and Redbridge from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, respectively. Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Cultural Quarter has average hire rates of €50/day while Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Redbridge offers hire for €92/day on average.

2 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in City Centre. Hiring a car for 2 days will cost €34/day on average. If you decide to stay and hire a car in City Centre for 1 week then prices will be around €245, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend hires which cost €166 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also hire a car for one month in City Centre, at a total average cost of €1,351.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in January, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging €23 per day when booking in January. In contrast, July is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in City Centre during this month tend to be €47 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your City Centre car hire at least 29 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in City Centre are updated daily.

As of April 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for cars in City Centre.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including City Centre. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

To hire a car in City Centre, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.