Car hires in Southampton, England

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Southampton car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Southampton offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

When you hire a car in Southampton, you should abide by the city’s 50 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Southampton are 100 km/h and 115 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Southampton.

Those looking for a hire car in Southampton during the month of December should expect temperatures to be around 4 °C and should expect around 76 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 December usually is around 4 °C with 60.9 mm of possible rain.

Prices for cars in Southampton are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Southampton is 42 as of December 2024.

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 rental company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Southampton. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.