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Car Hire in Southampton

We offer self-drive cars for everyday journeys, holidays and business travel. Tell us your dates, passenger numbers and luggage requirements so we can check a suitable car group.

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HIRE BENEFITS

What is included with your hire

We will confirm the terms for your vehicle, dates and delivery address when you ask for a quote.

Free Delivery & Collection

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Unlimited Mileage

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

One-Way Hire

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

OUR VEHICLES

Car Hire vehicles in Southampton

  • Economy Car
  • Medium Car
  • Family Car
  • Automatic Car
  • Estate Car
  • 4×4 / SUV
  • Executive Car
  • Luxury Car

Vehicle images show examples only. Availability, make, model, specification and price are confirmed for your dates, location and driver.

HIRE INFORMATION

Car Hire in Southampton

We can discuss the vehicle group, dates, delivery and collection address, driver details and intended use for your hire in Southampton. Call us to check availability and receive a quote for your postcode.

Tell us how many passengers are travelling, how much luggage you have and whether you need an automatic car.

HAVE THESE DETAILS READY

Let’s plan your hire in Southampton.

  • Your start and return dates
  • The delivery address and access
  • Passengers, luggage and transmission preference
  • The named driver’s details

We’ll confirm the vehicle group, price, mileage, deposit and hire conditions before you book.

HIRE INFORMATION

Before you book

Our team will confirm the hire period, vehicle group, delivery and collection arrangements, price, mileage terms, deposit and insurance conditions before you book. Named drivers need to meet the licence and insurer requirements for the car supplied. Ask for a quote covering the full period if you need a longer hire.

Please mention any planned European travel or one-way journey when requesting your quote. These arrangements require a separate check and may affect the vehicle offered and the total price.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a quote?

Call us with your hire dates, delivery postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details. We will check the options and explain the price and hire conditions before you decide.

Is delivery and collection free?

Free delivery and collection are available for eligible UK mainland home or workplace addresses. We confirm the address, access, timing and vehicle when you book. Airports, stations, ports and other non-standard locations need a separate check; additional charges can apply.

Is mileage unlimited?

Unlimited mileage is available subject to current fair-use terms. High-mileage work and courier or delivery-service use need separate arrangements; excess-mile charges can apply.

Can I arrange a one-way hire?

Selected vehicles may be available for a one-way UK mainland hire. We confirm both postcodes, the vehicle, route and any charge before booking. European and island one-way journeys are not included.

What licence and driver details do you need?

We check the licence entitlement and history of every named driver, along with age, experience and intended use. General car, van and truck policies normally cover ages 23–70 with at least two years’ driving experience, subject to approval. Minibuses and heavier vehicles have additional requirements.

Is insurance included?

Insurance is normally included for eligible named drivers on vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. Excesses and exclusions apply, including goods in transit, overhead-height, tyre, windscreen and flood damage. Heavier trucks require suitable customer insurance. Confirm the cover for your hire before booking.

NEARBY ROADS & TRANSPORT

Local reference points for Southampton

Roads and transport features recorded near the Ordnance Survey place reference.

  • Southampton Coach Station — Bus/coach station — 0.4 km. This is the closest listed feature to Southampton, Hampshire, making it a useful reference point when comparing nearby transport locations.
  • Southampton Central — Train station — 0.8 km. It is slightly farther from Southampton than the coach station, but closer than the other listed train station.
  • Woolston — Train station — 2.1 km. This is farther away than Southampton Central, so keep the difference in mind when considering which location is more convenient.
  • A33 — A road — 2.4 km. This listed road section is a little farther from Southampton than Woolston; its proximity alone does not establish a usable route.
  • M27 — Motorway — 4.9 km. This is the farthest listed feature. All distances are straight-line between Ordnance Survey reference points, not driving distances or proof of direct access.

Distances refer to approximate straight lines between OS reference points, not driving routes or access. Source: Ordnance Survey Open Names.

ABOUT THE AREA

Exploring the Historic City of Southampton

As the largest city in Hampshire, the historic city of Southampton offers a diverse nightlife, various leisure facilities, breathtaking art and heritage attractions and vigorous waterfront location. Steeped with history and rich maritime heritage depicted on its streets and architectures, this bustling city is an ideal place for individuals looking to have a memorable road trip, couples trying to get a romantic getaway and families looking to have a fun-filled holiday trip.

Offering an exceptional range of top rated pubs, fine restaurants, cosy coffee shops and friendly tea rooms, Southampton serves some of the finest dishes and savoury meals in the county of Hampshire. The city is also filled with plenty of interesting shops, fancy boutiques, branded stores and modern shopping centres to provide a wonderful shopping experience to its visitors.

Things to See and Do in Southampton

The city of Southampton is home to some of the finest tourist attractions in Hampshire, aside from its heritage sites, the city also offers a plenty of amazing sights to discover. One of these attractions is the WestQuay, the premiere shopping destination on the south coast. Offering a diverse variety of shopping stores, cosy cafes, high standard restaurants and more. As for art and heritage attractions, you can drive across the city and visit the City Art Gallery that is internationally renowned for its artworks. Masterpieces that tells the story western art starting from the period of Renaissance up to the present day. Or you can learn about the Titanic Story by visiting the SeaCity Museum. Offering various exhibitions and guided tours, that tells about the Star liner’s tragic story. Another museum to visit is the Solent Sky, which is uniquely focused on the aviation development and aircraft manufacturing industry in the Solent area. So if you are planning to explore the beautiful county of Hampshire, this town is one of the destinations that you wouldn’t want to miss.

EXPLORE THE AREA

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CONTACT SC VEHICLE HIRE

Call for a vehicle hire quote in Southampton

Tell us your dates, postcode, vehicle requirements and driver details.

Call 023 8181 9810
Call 023 8181 9810