Southampton Airport (SOU) Car Hire
Location Details
Southampton Intl Airport
Southampton, ENG, GB, SO18 2NL
Hiring a car at Southampton Airport (SOU)
Southampton Airport is around four miles north from the city centre. If you’re flying into Southampton Airport, you can find the Enterprise car hire branch office opposite the terminal. Just follow the signs guiding towards car rentals. The airport is a short 15 minute drive on the A335, that takes you right into the city centre.
When you hire a car at Enterprise, we're committed to giving you the vehicle you need with the service you expect at great value rates. Our hire car fleet is made up of modern and well-equipped manual and automatic transmission vehicles, so you can drive away with confidence. We're also proud to offer electric car rental, so you can do your bit for the planet without having to compromise on convenience. And, of course, our vehicles are always thoroughly cleaned, inside and out. Book with Enterprise today and enjoy excellent value on your ideal rental car.
A Wide Range of Car Rental Options
We like to make life easier when you book your hire car with us. That's why we offer so many customisable extra options. If you're travelling as a family, then our SUV people carrier can transport the kids and give you enough space to comfortably fit all your luggage. For bigger trips with friends or family, we also have a nine-seater minibus available, which is ideal if you have a lot of luggage. You can choose to add a sat nav to make getting around easy and families will find our range of child and booster seats invaluable. You can even add an additional driver – the choice is yours!
A Wide Van Hire Range
Moving house or just moving furniture? Enterprise has you covered with a range of vans from our Southampton Airport branch. Whether for work or home, sometimes a van is just what you need to get the job done. At Enterprise, we stock rental vans in different sizes, too, from Small to XL, with everything in between.
Things to do In and Around Southampton Airport
Southampton’s coastal location and the fantastic road network surrounding the city, make it a great hub for setting out on day trips from. Enjoy a walk through the 440 acres of parkland and down the course of River Itchen in Itchen Valley Country Park, or see over 170 exotic and endangered animals in Marwell Zoo. If you love unscathed nature, you simply must visit New Forest National Park, created in 1079 by William I the Conqueror as royal hunting grounds. Its pink-flowered heathland stretches over rolling hills for miles and the ancient forest makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale.
For car lovers, the south-eastern part of New Forest is home to the Beaulieu National Motor Museum – a display of over 250 vehicles and the World of Top Gear, where fans of the show can see iconic vehicles from the TV show.
The SeaCity museum brings to life Southampton's history as a major centre of shipping, including the story of the ill-fated Titanic. For culture fans, there is a theatre and one of the most renowned art galleries in the Southeast.
Driving Information in Southampton Airport
Southampton’s coastal M27, the M3 and a number of fantastic A-roads surrounding the city make getting around quick and easy. The City Centre gets busy during peak hours, so plan your journey ahead if you’re on a schedule. On and off-street parking can be found around Southampton. The charges are usually listed on the machines and the entrance boards.
Rental Policies
Southampton Airport (SOU) Car Hire FAQs
The cost of a rental car depends on many factors and can vary greatly. These factors include:
- The length of time you are renting the car
- Car class selected
- Rental location
- Added insurance or protection products
- Additional products selected
- If you have to modify your reservation
- If you have to extend your reservation
- If you have to change your rental drop-off location
For the most accurate pricing, start a reservation.
To rent a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in the United States and Canada, you will need the following:
- To be 25 years old
- A valid driving licence with a photo
- A photo ID (for example: a driving licence or passport)
- Credit or debit card (check the acceptable forms of payment at the location you're renting from)
Some locations may require additional information, including but not limited to:
- An International Driving Permit (IDP): If the licence is written in a language or characters different from those of the country of rental, an IDP is also required. Renters are advised to check whether local authorities require foreign drivers to present an International Driving Permit to avoid the risk of potential fines. Renters with licences from countries that are not part of the International Driving Permit Agreement should carry a certified translation.
- Return travel and accommodation information: Visitors to the UK must also provide proof of return travel and accommodation information while in the UK.
As a customer, you have a choice as to how you would like to pay for fuel.
Fuel policy at non-airport locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- A full tank of fuel is not guaranteed.
Fuel policy at airport car rental locations:
- You may refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level you received when you picked up the vehicle, or if you choose not to refuel the vehicle to the same fuel level, you will be charged the local Enterprise rate which is typically above the local pump price. An additional refuelling charge may apply at some locations.
- You may opt to pre-pay for fuel — pre-pay gives you two conveniences:
- You can avoid the hassle of having to fuel up the vehicle before returning.
- The pre-pay fuel option is calculated at the local rate of fuel minus a per gallon discount.
Note: Pre-paid fuel is only sold in full tanks at the discounted price per gallon and is not refundable. Local fuel rates will vary by the area you are renting a vehicle.
For additional questions, please visit our main car rental FAQs page.