Car hires in Southampton, England

€63 is the cost of a weekend car hire in Southampton for August, with cheap deals starting as low as €52. Deals are a little different for a week-long hire - starting at around €35, with an average price of €54.

When you hire a car in Southampton, popular agencies such as National, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Southampton, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

Hiring a Standard car in Southampton during the month of August is the preferred choice of most travellers. With temperatures averaging 15 °C and precipitation around 51 mm during August, a Standard size car is more than capable of handling these weather conditions. This is the perfect rental car type for wet roads and above-freezing temperatures. Hiring a Standard in Southampton will cost you €57/day on average.

The speed limit in Southampton is 50 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Southampton also has a suburban speed limit of 100 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Southampton, be aware that the speed limit is generally 115 km/h.

Europcar is the most popular car hire company in Southampton that has Kia XCeed hire. Kia XCeed hire in Southampton is around €41/day when hiring from Europcar.Europcar should have other SUV car hire options in Southampton, such as the Kia Sportage, if you're unable to book this exact vehicle.

Those looking for a hire car in Southampton during the month of July should expect temperatures to be around 18 °C and should expect around 25 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

Those looking to hire a car in Southampton for a road trip to the surrounding areas, please know the weather in England during the month of July usually is around 17 °C with 52.4 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Southampton are updated daily.

As of July 2025, there are 43 operators available to choose from for cars in Southampton.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Southampton. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.

To hire a car in Southampton, 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.