Car hire in City Centre, Southampton

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

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 £21/day. Alamo is the most affordable hire company in Cultural Quarter with prices averaging £23/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 £53, 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 £235 on average and for a weekend hire, expect to pay a total of £133 on average. Month-long City Centre car hire are generally about £758 in total depending on your dates.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in October, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging £27 per day when booking in October. In contrast, December is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in City Centre during this month tend to be £138 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your City Centre car hire at least 47 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in City Centre were last updated today.

As of May 2026, 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.