Car hire Southampton Airport
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Southampton Airport

Sixt HQ

Additional Information

Your way to SIXT/Flight Passengers and coming from Southampton

Flight passengers: Please exit the terminal and follow signs to the short stay car park. Our office is directly next to the Short stay car park. Direct opposite the Entrance and exit of the terminal. Coming From Southampton Drivers coming from central Southampton should take the A335 and follow the sign-posts to the airport. Please proceed to either: Long Stay Car park please follow signs for the terminal, SIXT office is next to the Short Stay Car Park directly opposite the terminal. Short Stay Car Park is next to our SIXT branch, please follow the signs to the office which is an external office opposite the other car rental office. Please use https://what3words.com/ and enter the following to view our branch location - 'trim.goal.jump'.

From South West

Approaching the airport on the M27 from the West Country and Bournemouth directions: Stay on the M27 past the M3 merge and leave at the following junction, J5 On leaving the motorway take the second exit off the roundabout for A335 "Eastleigh/Southampton Airport". Head straight over the next roundabout. Take the first left at the following roundabout. The airport is then clearly sign-posted. Please proceed to either: Long Stay Car park please follow signs for the terminal, SIXT office is next to the Short Stay Car Park directly opposite the terminal. Short Stay Car Park is next to our SIXT Office, please follow the signs to the office which is an external office opposite the other car rental office.

From South East

Approaching the airport from the east on the M27: Leave the M27 at junction 5 keeping in the right-hand lane on the exit slip-road. Take the fourth exit for A335 "Eastleigh/Southampton Airport". Head straight over the next roundabout. Take the first left at the following roundabout. The airport is then clearly sign-posted. Please proceed to either: Long Stay Car park please follow signs for the terminal, SIXT office is next to the Short Stay Car Park directly opposite the terminal. Short Stay Car Park is next to our SIXT office, please follow the signs to the office which is an external office opposite the other car rental office.

With public transportation

Southampton Parkway Station is directly opposite the terminal and is a 2 minute walk to the SIXT office. When vacating the train, please exit on the Southampton Airport side of the station or utilize the pedestrian overpass provided to bring you to the correct side of the station. Walk towards the terminal, we are located next to the Short stay car park opposite the Terminal main Entrance.

Return information

Please enter Short Stay Park & Pick-up Drop off (Off Mitchell Way) follow the one way route and SIXT Rent a Car Signs until you reach our returns area. Please use https://what3words.com/ and enter the following to view our returns location - 'bath.former.hers'.

Directions

50.950836181640625, -1.3608490228652954

Southampton Airport

24h Return

Address

Mitchell Way, Southampton SO18 2NL, United Kingdom

Business hours

Mon - Fri
08:00 - 20:00
Sat - Sun
08:00 - 16:00
Public Holidays
08:00 - 20:00

Out of hours

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Our services at Southampton Airport

SIXT Car Hire Services at Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport car hire is easy with SIXT. We're virtually a stone's throw from the airport terminal, and are open at convenient hours every day. We provide a choice of bookable extras including child seats as well as sat navs. We have many cars to choose from including from top-quality German brands, no older than three months on average. Choose a city run-around like an economy or compact car, or a saloon, for quick business trips. Families and groups can have MPVs or minibuses, and more adventurous travellers can splash out on convertibles and 4x4s. All at very affordable prices.

SIXT's location at Southampton Airport

It couldn't be easier to reach our Southampton Airport car hire branch once you've arrived at Southampton Airport. Once you've collected your luggage simple walk towards to main terminal exit. Then follow the signs that direct you to the Short Stay car park which is opposite the terminal building. You'll see our pick-up office right next to the car park – look out for our orange sign. Our friendly agents will sort you out with your vehicle, and if for some reason it's not the one you booked, you can simply return it for another if you wish.

Explore Southampton with your car hire

The perfect introduction to Southampton is to head down to the Western Esplanade, where you'll find some of the city's main attractions. You can marvel at the long 14th century city walls still standing, visit the Wind Whistle Tower, and stop off at the only medieval church still standing in the city. For first-hand insights into ancient Britain, drive your hire car out to the Medieval Merchant's House and see how a 13th-century family lived. You also can't miss the National Motor Museum, home of the official exhibition of original James Bond movie cars.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.8
4.7586207
Based on 632 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.9
Vehicle handover
4.9
At the SIXT branch
4.8
The vehicle
Mark H.
5.0
Very pleasant experience all round.
Mike C.
5.0
Huge thank you to Bobby at the Southampton Airport branch for helping us out last minute. SIXT have an asset in this man!
Michael M.
5.0
Hired a car for a short trip to Southampton. After doing this I noticed some really bad reviews on all sorts of sites like trust pilot, TripAdvisor and Google. I was nervous about renting a car after this. However I have to say I had zero issues at all. Matt sorted a lovely car all ready for our arrival. It was spotless and damage on car matched paperwork. I checked in on the app and paid the deposit and nothing further was needed. The car seat was organised, clean and Matt helped with luggage to the car. Good directions for getting out and everything explained that was needed. The return was super quick, easy and no issues, again Matt was on hand and explained everything. I would definitely book a car again with Sixt, can't understand why there are so many terrible reviews, for all car hire companies! Maybe people only post the negatives? The one thing I would say is the insurance to reduce any excess is worth it. It does double the cost of the car, but gives piece of mind knowing if there are any small issues there won't be any disputes. I just looked at the cost per day with the excess already added on and decided if it's worth it or not and picked a car that matched the price I wanted to pay. Also when returning, add on a few more hours, my flight was at 4pm so I selected return for 4pm even though it would be back well before. There is no price difference as they are charged per day not hour - I seen a few comments re charges for late returns so this helps sort this. Big thanks to Matt for everything.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Southampton Airport. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at Southampton Airport

What's the minimum age to hire a car at Southampton Airport?
To rent a car with SIXT at Southampton Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Southampton Airport through your manage booking section or through the app.
What documents do I need to hire a car at Southampton Airport?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Easily book a long-term rental at Southampton Airport by entering trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations.