Car hire Southampton

With its spectacular art galleries, excellent museums and award-winning theatre, Southampton is a major cultural hub that draws thousands of tourists every year. Located 75 miles from London, the city also boasts excellent shopping, nightlife and entertainment. The cheap car hire in Southampton makes it easy to take in its many attractions.

Southampton's City Art Gallery hosts a staggering collection of artwork covering six centuries, and is considered one of the best places outside London to find British modern art and studio ceramics. Southampton is also a hub of performance arts, with major West End musicals, opera and ballet hosted at the Mayflower- South England's largest theatre. Visitors can enjoy traditional and contemporary drama at the Nuffield Theatre. Internationally acclaimed classical and jazz artists perform at the Turner Sims Concert Hall.

Southampton also draws visitors for its stunning historical architecture. Budget car rental will help you discover the many medieval churches and buildings in Southampton's Old Town, as well as the surrounding town walls which are considered among the best in England.

The city is renowned for its vibrant entertainment scene, with excellent golfing, tennis and croquet opportunities. Southampton's nightlife is a major tourist draw. Traditional and historic bars coexist with modern clubs and lounges, offering revellers a wide choice of venues.

The city offers shoppers a delightful mix of the traditional and the modern, with high quality stores like IKEA, WestQuay and Marks & Spencers and regular local markets at the Bargate. Tourists can also find excellent recreational facilities at the Ocean Village Marina, including restaurants, cinemas and bars. Cheap car hire in Southampton is the ideal way to take in the city's many parks which make this the greenest city in Southern England.