Find your perfect car rental at Southampton Rental Hub
The Avis rental location at Southampton Airport offers hire vehicles for all occasions and is located inside Southampton Airport, a 16 minutes drive from the city centre.
You don't need a car to reach us, Southampton Airport is easily accessible by public transport and an airline ticket is not needed to get to our rental desk.
Bus - From the city centre you can take the bus U1A which directly goes to the airport.
The U1A bus service operates between the Waterfront, the city centre, Southampton University and Southampton Airport.
Alternatively, you can take the X4 bus which runs between Eastleigh, Hedge End and stops at Southampton Airport Parkway.
Train - The airport is close to Southampton train station which has mutliple travel links and only 20 minutes away from the docks for cruise liners.
Southampton city centre - 7 minutes
Winchester - 10 minutes
Bournemouth - 36 minutes
Portsmouth - 60 minutes
Reading - 50 minutes
We offer 24 hrs drop off, with the box located in the Terminal at Departures. Out of hours drop off please call airport security on 07484039029.
Digital Check-in
We've introduced our new digital check-in feature which allows you to provide us with all the details we need, so we can complete your rental agreement before you arrive to collect your car hire.
Click here to learn more about our digital check-in.
Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you to Avis at Southampton Airport.
Join our free Avis Preferred loyalty scheme and enjoy life in the fast lane
Join our free Avis Preferred loyalty scheme and enjoy life in the fast lane
As a member you will have access to the perks of our priority service straight away. Plus, when you book direct with us you won’t find a cheaper Avis car anywhere else.
Here are some of the benefits that will come your way:
- A €15 voucher for your next trip after one rental.
- Avis self-service car rental - in some locations, your keys and paperwork will be waiting for you in the car.
- A voucher for a free weekend after three rentals.
- The full Avis App experience - Sign up, download our App and you’re in complete control of your car or van rental. Change or upgrade your rental as you approach a hire location, and choose the exact make and model you want. All at the touch of a button.
- Priority service every time - jump the queue with pre-prepared paperwork and your vehicle at the ready.
Car hire on your terms. Here’s what to expect:
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Fully flexible
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Savings on coverage
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Loyalty benefits
- Safety first
From our well-maintained fleet to protecting your data, we take safety seriously. That means before each rental our vehicles are safety checked and cleaned in line with hygiene protocols.
- Safety first
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- Faster collection
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.
- VIP treatment