Car hire at Southampton Airport

Cheapest car £13.52/day Mini · £95 for 7 days

Average quote £40.83/day £286 per 7-day hire

Cars found 228 from 8 rental companies

To the city centre 4 mi Car hire in Southampton →

Airport codes SOU ICAO EGHI

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Southampton Airport sits right beside the M27 and its own railway station, so getting away is quick. Collect a car here for the New Forest, Winchester, the Isle of Wight ferries or the Dorset coast, and compare every supplier side by side.

Where to collect your car

The main brands are based on the airport site itself, around the Car Rental Building and Wide Lane, a few minutes' walk from the terminal. A few suppliers work from branches in Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford or Southampton, so check each offer's pick-up type before you book and follow the car hire signs from arrivals.

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at Southampton Airport

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Mini £95£13.52/day

Economy £100£14.34/day

Compact £101£14.43/day

SUV £109£15.51/day

Estate £156£22.35/day

Medium £177£25.26/day

People carrier £191£27.23/day

Large £233£33.30/day

Premium £301£42.96/day

Electric £426£60.80/day

Luxury £440£62.82/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at Southampton Airport

Keddy

Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£200 - £1,002, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Not seen in our search

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 62% automatic · 77% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

M27 junction 5

The airport is beside M27 junction 5. The M3 to Winchester and London is one junction east.

New Forest roads

Ponies, donkeys and cattle roam the unfenced roads, many with a 40 mph limit. Slow down, especially at dusk.

Isle of Wight ferries

Car ferries leave from Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington. Check that your hire terms allow ferry travel.

Station across the road

Southampton Airport Parkway is opposite the terminal, handy if you return the car and take a train to London.

Good questions

Car hire at Southampton Airport - FAQ

All questions

How much does car hire at Southampton Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a mini at £94.64 (about £13.52 a day), and the average quote there was £285.82. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at Southampton Airport?

Our search found offers from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Keddy, National and SIXT. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

How far are the rental desks from the terminal?

The main suppliers are on the airport site, a few minutes' walk away. Branches in Eastleigh or the city may need a short taxi ride; each offer states its pick-up type.

Can I take my hire car to the Isle of Wight?

Usually, but read the supplier's terms first: some ask for advance notice or charge for ferry travel. Car ferries run from Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington.

What should I know about driving in the New Forest?

Animals wander onto the road at any time, and many forest roads are unfenced with a 40 mph limit. Never feed the ponies, and park only in designated car parks.

Can I return the car at Heathrow or Gatwick?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" to see one-way prices to Heathrow, Gatwick or anywhere else in the UK. Suppliers may add a one-way fee.