Eastleigh car hires from £29/day

A small economy car or compact is recommended for Eastleigh car hire, but these classes of automobile may not offer either the storage space or the passenger capacity that you need. In such cases, opting for a larger vehicle such as an intermediate SUV or estate is the better option in towns like Eastleigh.

The legal speed limit in Eastleigh is 30mph, though there are areas (around schools and in populated districts) where reduced speeds are enforced. On roads through rural areas, limits of about 40mph are allowed. Driving on single carriageways, you are permitted speeds of 50mph, and along dual carriageways this is increased to 60mph, while along motorways a maximum speed limit of 70mph is allowed.

Eastleigh Borough Council operates on-street, short-stay and long-stay parking (in multi-storey car parks) around the town precincts. On-street parking hours and tariffs vary according to location, but you can expect paid parking to be in operation from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to about 18:00, with charges from £1.30 per hour to a flat rate of £4 all day. Short-stay parking has a maximum limit of 2h and operates on a pay-and-display system with a tariff of about £1.60 per hour. Long-stay parking generally starts at about £1.50 per hour and is also pay and display. There is limited space for Blue Badge holders and payment can be made with cash or cards.

On average a car hire in Eastleigh costs £46 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, Avis, U-Save, EZ Drive Car Rentals, Practical Car & Van Rental and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL.

The only car hire company onsite at Gatwick airport is U-Save.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include GREEN MOTION, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Avis, National and Alamo.

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A Standard car hire in Eastleigh costs £39 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Eastleigh costs £29 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Eastleigh costs £33 per day, on average.

Most car hire providers in Eastleigh offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Eastleigh, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.