Cheap Southampton electric car hire from £23/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for an electric car hire in Southampton with a pick-up date of 1/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap electric car hire in Southampton

Renault Zoe car
Renault Zoe
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
£29/day
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Class Compact Crossover car
Class Compact Crossover
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
£23/day
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Opel Grandland X car
Opel Grandland X
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£30/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
£27/day
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Class Economy SUV car
Class Economy SUV
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
£35/day
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Vauxhall Mokka car
Vauxhall Mokka
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
£26/day
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Opel Grandland X car
Opel Grandland X
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
£30/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
£31/day
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Volvo XC40 car
Volvo XC40
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
£37/day
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Electric car hire locations in or near Southampton

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Southampton electric car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire an electric car in Southampton with confidence.

How far in advance should you book an electric car in Southampton?

You should book your electric car hire in Southampton around 35 days in advance to secure a below-average price. EV availability is more limited than petrol or diesel cars, so booking early helps you access the best models, especially Teslas and other long-range options.

What is the cheapest electric car hire company in Southampton?

In the past year, some of the lowest prices for electric car hire in Southampton were found with Turo (£11/day), Avis (£18/day), and Budget (£19/day). Rates can vary by pick-up location, but airport-adjacent branches often offer competitive pricing.

Which electric car rental companies in Southampton have electric vehicle locations?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6, 6 reviews), National (8.4, 4 reviews) and Sixt (7.6, 5 reviews) operates the most EV-ready rental locations in Southampton. This makes it easier to find an EV near Southampton airports, like London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.6/10
National
National
Rated 8.4/10
Sixt
Sixt
Rated 7.6/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 6.0/10

What is the cheapest month to hire an electric car in Southampton?

The cheapest month to hire an electric car in Southampton is typically December, when demand is lower and daily rates drop. The most expensive month is March, when travel peaks and EV hire becomes harder to secure.

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Southampton electric car hire reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6

Very Good

Read 3 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.0

3 locations in Southampton

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from£38/day

Locations in Southampton

High Street

+44 23 8077 7555

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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Southampton Intl Airport

+44 23 8065 3700

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Western Esplanade

+44 23 8017 8240

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
We booked a van and we’re put in an SUV. We knew we needed a larger vehicle for all the luggage. CRAMPED!!

1 out of 1

National

8.4

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

8.9

2 locations in Southampton

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from£46/day

Locations in Southampton

Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 23 8065 3700

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Western Esplanade

+44 23 8024 8190

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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Sixt

7.6

Good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Southampton

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from£37/day

Locations in Southampton

Mitchell Way

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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Wide Lane

+44 20 7018 8246

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

KAYAK
The process was calm and efficient.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
The whole experience was very good.

1 out of 1

Budget

7.5

Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

7.5

One location in Southampton

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from£26/day

Locations in Southampton

Southampton International Airp

+44 344 544 4085

Monday07:30 - 20:00
Tuesday07:30 - 20:00
Wednesday07:30 - 20:00
Thursday07:30 - 20:00
Friday07:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 14:00
Sunday12:30 - 20:00
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Avis

6.6

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.0

One location in Southampton

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Locations in Southampton

Southampton Airport

+44 344 544 6026

Monday07:30 - 20:00
Tuesday07:30 - 20:00
Wednesday07:30 - 20:00
Thursday07:30 - 20:00
Friday07:30 - 20:00
Saturday08:30 - 14:00
Sunday12:30 - 20:00
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Hertz

6.0

Okay

Read 2 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Southampton

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Locations in Southampton

West Quay Ind Estate

+44 23 8268 0272

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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West Quay Ind Estate

+44 843 309 3070

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very Good

Don, Dec 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Overall it was good but it was an electric car and finding a spot to charge it was not easy. When I finally found one the plug did not fit in the vehicle so I had to take it back not fully charged and got dinged on that but not too badly.

1 out of 1

Europcar

6.0

Okay

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

6.5

One location in Southampton

from£61/day

Locations in Southampton

Airport Wide Lane Eastleigh

+44 371 384 3418

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2025

Economy

KAYAK
Easy pickup, got the standard strong sell on the insurance, but we had our own. Drop off was also very smooth and painless

2.0 Poor

Richard, May 2025

Economy

KAYAK
When I got to the airport to pick up my car it was not ready so they gave me another car and they charged anymore. If the car wasn't ready they should not have charged me more for another car to suit my needs.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Had to rate as poor across the board. When I booked the hire car through Kayak, the confirmation email clearly stated that Third Party Insurance was included. When I arrived to collect the car, I was told this was not the case and effectively there was no Third Party Insurance on my booking, and the excess was £100,000 unless I agreed to pay a further £280 in additional insurances. I hire cars frequently and am well aware of the different levels of insurance to consider - but I was careful to book a car where the Third Party Insurance was included. I couldn’t believe it when the team at Europcar ignored what was on the booking form and maintained that it was not, and that I would be liable for the large amount excess in the case of any incident. I refused to drive the car on that basis and currently am left over £500 out of pocket for this non refundable booking. Won’t use Europcar (or Kayak) again.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The exterior of the car was dirty, with bird droppings on it. Otherwise, the only other issue was that the car kept falsely showing low rear tire pressure.

Alamo

8.1

Very Good

2 locations in Southampton

from£41/day

Locations in Southampton

Enterprise Rent A Car

+44 23 8065 3700

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Western Esplanade

+44 23 8024 8190

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

keddy by Europcar

6.7

Okay

One location in Southampton

from£28/day

Locations in Southampton

Car Rental Building

8713843418

Monday07:30 - 20:00
Tuesday07:30 - 20:00
Wednesday07:30 - 20:00
Thursday07:30 - 20:00
Friday07:30 - 20:00
Saturday07:30 - 20:00
Sunday09:30 - 22:00

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No reviews available

Dollar

5.5

Fair

Cheapest deal

One location in Southampton

from£24/day

Locations in Southampton

West Quay Ind Estate

+44 23 8268 0272

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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No reviews available

32 travellers who hired a car in Southampton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6

Good to know

Most popular agency

Average price

Good deal

Hertz
£38/day
£31/day

FAQs about hiring an electric car in Southampton

  • Which car hire companies offer electric vehicles in Southampton?

    Several major car hire companies in Southampton offer electric vehicles, but availability can vary depending on the pick-up location and season.
    Companies that frequently offer EV hire include:

    1. Hertz
    2. Budget
    3. Dollar
    4. Avis
    5. Turo

    . For the best selection, it’s recommended to search early and enable the Electric filter when browsing on KAYAK.

  • How much does it cost to hire an electric car in Southampton?

    The daily cost of hiring an electric car in Southampton depends on the company, the model you choose, the season, and how early you book. Based on recent KAYAK pricing data, the average daily rate for electric car hire in Southampton is £38, compared to £44 for standard petrol cars.

    Here’s what you can expect:

    • Average price: £11 – £208 per day

    Prices may fluctuate, so it’s always best to check your travel dates directly on KAYAK for real-time rates.

  • What is the most popular car hire agency for electric vehicles in Southampton?

    Based on real user feedback on KAYAK, Alamo leads the way in EV-ready hire locations across Southampton, offering travellers convenient access to electric cars near Southampton Eastleigh (SOU). With 2 locations in Southampton, Alamo is convenient and easily accessible for travellers.

  • Which local Southampton hotels have an EV charging station?

    Several hotels in Southampton offer on-site EV charging for guests. Popular choices include New Place, Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl and voco Southampton, all of which provide charging points. When booking accommodation, check the ‘EV charger’ filter on KAYAK to find hotels that fit your needs.

  • What are the most popular electric cars to hire in Southampton?

    Travellers often choose EVs that are simple to park, have reliable battery performance, and support fast charging throughout the city.
    Some of the most frequently hired electric cars on KAYAK include:
    • Nissan Qashqai
    • Nissan Leaf
    • Mercedes-Benz EQA

  • What is the average cost of hiring an electric car for a week in Southampton?

    On average, you can expect to pay £29 per week for a standard electric vehicle in Southampton.

Everything you need to know for your electric car hire in Southampton