Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Southampton travel guide

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With a population of 246.201, Southampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southampton to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Southampton

City Centre is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Southampton. These include popular favourites such as Porters Wine & Charcuterie (20-22 Queens Terrace), Edo Asia (High St) and Shanghai 1814 (Shanghai 1814). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cricketers Inn (Curdridge Ln) and Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Southampton (Westquay South) are great picks.

When to visit Southampton

Southampton in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southampton in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Southampton in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 76 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Southampton, with an average rainfall of 25 mm.

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How to Get to Southampton

Plane

When flying to Southampton, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southampton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Southampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Southampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Southampton, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southampton departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Southampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Southampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Southampton

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Southampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,385 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southampton

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £108 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Southampton, with prices from £16 to £917 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Southampton are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Southampton by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Southampton

Most booked hotels in Southampton

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voco Fareham - Solent by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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voco Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Crown Manor House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Lodge at Solent
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Southampton

Hiring a car in Southampton costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Southampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.98 and £25.31. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southampton, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Southampton costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Southampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.98 and £25.31. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southampton, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Southampton

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£26/day

Compact
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