Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?

You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Southampton through your manage booking section or through the app.

Can I choose a different drop-off location in Southampton?

It is possible to rent a car one way between stations for pick-ups in Southampton. A fee may apply.

What do I need to rent a car in Southampton?

You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.

Can I book a long-term car rental in Southampton?

Easily book a long-term rental in Southampton by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.

Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Southampton?

A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.

Can I add an additional driver to my rental?

You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.

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Our 2 locations in SIXT Southampton make renting a car hassle-free.

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Our top branches in Southampton

5.0

Southampton Airport

24h Return

Mitchell Way

Southampton SO18 2NL

United Kingdom

Our services at Southampton

SIXT services in Southampton

We tailor your car hire around your needs. If you're on a short business trip and efficiency is your priority, a compact city car may be all you want. If you'd prefer something more up-scale we have saloons and luxury vehicles. Families and groups are well catered for too – choose a 4X4 or minibus to fit everyone in comfortably. More specialised vehicles are also available, so you can even take a sports or luxury model. Rental periods are also flexible, from a one-day rental to a long-term rental, and all cars come with bookable extras like sat navs and child seats.

What to do in Southampton

We’re here for your Southampton car hire needs so that you can arrive ready to explore this seaside city. Southampton is famous for its port, which has become an attraction as the harbour from which the Titanic sailed. Since you'll have a vehicle, you can then drive out to the New Forest National Park where wildlife abounds, while the city's medieval walls are also a must-see attraction.

Southampton car hire with SIXT

You couldn't wish for better convenience or quality than SIXT when you're looking for a Southampton car hire close to the main transport nodes in the city. You'll find us within easy reach of Southampton Airport, available 24/7. We specialise in making top-quality vehicles easily accessible, and affordable, to everyone so you're assured of premium brand. Your hire will be virtually new – on average no older than three months. We can your car ready and waiting for you – perhaps an economical compact car to quickly navigate Southampton's city streets, or a minibus for your family to explore the surrounding tourist attractions.

Customer reviews & feedback

Kerri F.

5.0

We couldn’t recommend Sixt more highly for their professionalism, friendly demeanor, customer service and local knowledge. We will definitely use them again.

Michael M.

5.0

Hired a car for a short trip to Southampton. After doing this I noticed some really bad reviews on all sorts of sites like trust pilot, TripAdvisor and Google. I was nervous about renting a car after this. However I have to say I had zero issues at all. Matt sorted a lovely car all ready for our arrival. It was spotless and damage on car matched paperwork. I checked in on the app and paid the deposit and nothing further was needed. The car seat was organised, clean and Matt helped with luggage to the car. Good directions for getting out and everything explained that was needed. The return was super quick, easy and no issues, again Matt was on hand and explained everything. I would definitely book a car again with Sixt, can't understand why there are so many terrible reviews, for all car hire companies! Maybe people only post the negatives? The one thing I would say is the insurance to reduce any excess is worth it. It does double the cost of the car, but gives piece of mind knowing if there are any small issues there won't be any disputes. I just looked at the cost per day with the excess already added on and decided if it's worth it or not and picked a car that matched the price I wanted to pay. Also when returning, add on a few more hours, my flight was at 4pm so I selected return for 4pm even though it would be back well before. There is no price difference as they are charged per day not hour - I seen a few comments re charges for late returns so this helps sort this. Big thanks to Matt for everything.

Geoff B.

5.0

Sixt made the process really easy for us - Matt provided upgrade options and with it, got us a better car and free insurance with the upgrade. We are from the USA- our insurance was not going to work in the UK - with our rental full insurance would have been $50 a day. We upgraded to an awesome BMW M3 that was practically new. We had a great experience with Matt and Sixt- it was our first time using them and I was impressed with delivery and service- we walked away impressed

Good to know when renting in Southampton

Car Hire Under for Under 25s

With a valid license for over a year you can hire a car from 21 years old

Added Extras

We can provide childseats and sat nav on request

Flexible Booking Options

Choose where and when you want to pick-up and drop-off with one-way rentals available

To rent a car with SIXT in Southampton you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.

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