Car hire in City Centre, Southampton

It costs £42/day on average for a car hire in City Centre. momondo users have also found prices as high as £119/day and as low as £20/day, which is a 84% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you hire your car in.

Europcar (£19/day) is the cheapest car hire company in City Centre as of the past 72 hours. Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily hire prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Southampton you visit and what type of car you decide to hire.

The best car rental company in City Centre is Europcar, which has a rating of 7.3/10 from 3 momondo users.

SUV cars are the preferred type of car to hire while visiting City Centre. This is a popular car type among drivers thanks to its value at an average price of £46 per day. While 28% of momondo users settled on this type of car, you can always choose a different one based on your needs.

Swaythling and Cultural Quarter are the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Southampton. We found that Budget is the cheapest car hire company in Swaythling with an average cost of £14/day. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most affordable hire company in Cultural Quarter with prices averaging £19/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users hire a car in City Centre is 2 days. For a 2-day hire the average daily price is £29, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you hire and what neighbourhood you stay in. To hire a car for a week in general is £208 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £141 on average. Month-long City Centre car hire are generally about £1,148 in total depending on your dates.

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 £19 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 £40 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 were last updated today.

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 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 rental company before booking.

When renting a car in City Centre, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.