Car Hire at Southampton Airport

Car Hire at Southampton Airport can be booked at the new car rental reception centre next to the airport. The new car rental centre has five car hire companies located within it including: Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National and Alamo. It is recommended that you book any car hire prior to your arrival at the airport to make sure you get the car you want and any extras you require.

If you arrive during a busy period or during a large event you may not get the car you want and may have to pay more for a larger car than you really need. By booking online you can book the vehicle you want and it will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive off your flight at Southampton airport. You will know as soon as a flight gets in the car rental desks can get swamped with people trying to get cars, especially the popular sizes. You could collect your bags walk up and had the clerk your pre-paid voucher get your keys more quickly while someone else is trying to fill out extra form correctly.

Any extras required such as Satellite Navigation, roof racks and child seats are not readily available and the only way to make sure you get them is to book in advance.

Another good reason to book in advance is that you can budget for the cost before you travel and sort out any extra insurance you want. This will help avoid the hard sell the rental clerk will give you at the airport.

On this page you will find a link for car hire, this car hire system searches all the car hire companies and displays them so you can get the best rates.

One way car rentals from Southampton are available should you wish to drive to another airport and depart from there. This is a popular way to see the UK without having to return back to the same airport. With the changes to the way the flights are booked you can book a flight to Southampton and then return home form Manchester or Glasgow depending on the availability of suitable flights.

Car hire is a great way to see the surrounding areas at your convenience rather than being a part of an organised coach tour. In fact it could be cheaper if you buy attraction tickets yourself and get there on your own. You also get to spend as much or as little time as you want there.

Don’t forget to drive on the correct side of the road!