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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You're Going to Love Southampton

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. Southampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southampton in November
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 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, 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 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Southampton

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Southampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southampton

From 5-star hotels such as the The White Star Tavern to great affordable options like the Premier Inn Southampton City Centre, Southampton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Southampton, with prices from £16 to £921 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Southampton are about 20% 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Crown Manor House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Lodge at Solent
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Solent Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Southampton

Hiring a car in Southampton costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southampton, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Southampton costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southampton, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Southampton

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Compact SUV
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