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.
Activities & attractions in Southampton
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Transport
Other activities
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
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.
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.
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 Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Southampton
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 £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Southampton, with prices from £17 to £929 per night. City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Southampton are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southampton
Most booked hotels in Southampton
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 £1.74 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 £20.86 and £27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Southampton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.