Eastleigh car hire

A small economy car or compact is recommended for Eastleigh car hire, but these classes of automobile may not offer either the storage space or the passenger capacity that you need. In such cases, opting for a larger vehicle such as an intermediate SUV or estate is the better option in towns like Eastleigh.

The legal speed limit in Eastleigh is 30mph, though there are areas (around schools and in populated districts) where reduced speeds are enforced. On roads through rural areas, limits of about 40mph are allowed. Driving on single carriageways, you are permitted speeds of 50mph, and along dual carriageways this is increased to 60mph, while along motorways a maximum speed limit of 70mph is allowed.

Eastleigh Borough Council operates on-street, short-stay and long-stay parking (in multi-storey car parks) around the town precincts. On-street parking hours and tariffs vary according to location, but you can expect paid parking to be in operation from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to about 18:00, with charges from £1.30 per hour to a flat rate of £4 all day. Short-stay parking has a maximum limit of 2h and operates on a pay-and-display system with a tariff of about £1.60 per hour. Long-stay parking generally starts at about £1.50 per hour and is also pay and display. There is limited space for Blue Badge holders and payment can be made with cash or cards.

Car hire companies onsite at Heathrow airport include GREEN MOTION, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, Europcar, U-Save, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies onsite at Gatwick airport include U-Save, Budget and keddy by Europcar.

Car hire companies onsite at Stansted airport include DRIVALIA, GREEN MOTION, Budget, keddy by Europcar and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Heathrow airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gatwick airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Stansted airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

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A Standard car hire in Eastleigh costs R945 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Eastleigh costs R2 398 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Eastleigh costs R696 per day, on average.