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Southampton Airport (SOU) Car Rental


Welcome to the car rental Southampton Airport information page with information on Southampton Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Southampton driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Southampton Airport car rental options and search for the best available Southampton car rental rates in the search box below.


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Southampton Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

Car hire Southampton Airport is available from several international car rental agencies.  Find the Car hire Southampton Airport offices outside, across from the Arrivals hall.


Southampton Airport Car Rental Companies

Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National


Southampton Driving Information


 
Driving is on the left side of the road.


 
Southampton Airport rental cars may be either automatic OR manual transmission. Make sure to verify when booking if you are not comfortable with a manual transmission.


 
Your local drivers' licence is required.


An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).


 


Southampton Airport Car Rental Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com recommends a Southampton Airport car rental.

Car hire Southampton Airport is a convenient option to get around town and the region. 



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Last Updated: 4 Jan 2026