Car rentals in City Centre, Southampton

You can expect to spend around $40 per day on average on a rental car in City Centre. Depending on what neighborhood you plan to visit, daily rental prices may be as low as $21 per day or as high as $123 per day which is a 83% difference.

The cheapest rental car companies in City Centre are Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals. In the past 72 hours, momondo users have found rental prices as low as $20/day from Europcar and $25/day from Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

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

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to City Centre are Compact sized cars. 48% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $68/day on average.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Southampton is Swaythling. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Swaythling is $19 from Budget. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is Cultural Quarter, where Enterprise Rent-A-Car has an average price of $82 per day.

The most popular number of days to rent a car in City Centre is 2 days, at an average daily price of $39. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are $189 total. For your week-long City Centre road-trip you can find prices averaging $279 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the neighborhood of $1,539.

The best time to rent a car in City Centre is in the month of January, when prices are $26/day on average. July is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $54/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit City Centre, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 29 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in City Centre are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in City Centre is 13 as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including City Centre. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent 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 rental company before making a reservation.

To rent 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 rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting 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 rental company you're booking with.