Alamo, Southampton Central Docks Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Alamo - Southampton Central Docks Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

WESTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHAMPTON, ENG, SO15 1QJ, GB

Telephone

+442380178240

Pick-up Instructions

Please go to pick up address according to the GPS.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -16:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -18:00	07:00 -16:00

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

25 - 80 years old

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License

EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）

In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Paid:

Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Countries	Charges
Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Show More Austria Belgium Croatia Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Italy Netherlands Poland Slovakia Slovenia Spain Switzerland Portugal Ireland	GBP 325 per rental

European Travel Coverage is required to drive from the UK mainland to Ireland or mainland Europe. 72h advance notice and branch approval are required. Only credit card payments accepted. Not valid for Premium, Luxury, or Executive cars. Fee: £325; £27 for NI to ROI. Non-UK license holders may face extra checks.

Depending on car models, bringing rental cars to below countries would cost differently:

Representative Car Models	Countries	Charges
Ford Tourneo	Ireland	GBP 300 per rental

Customers who collect a vehicle from the UK mainland and wish to drive within mainland Europe are required to purchase European Travel Coverage. European Travel Coverage provides the customers with our written consent (VE103B form) to drive the vehicle in the countries stated below and to access 24/7 international breakdown cover through the AA. In all cases, customers must inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the UK mainland with the vehicle and require our authorization. Customers are required to inform the rental branch with no less than 72 hours’ notice prior to collecting the vehicle to arrange their European Travel Coverage. European Travel Coverage is only available to customers paying with a credit card and the vehicle must only be used in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, UK. This includes the destination and any countries customers might travel through. Premium, Luxury and Executive vehicles are excluded from the European Travel Coverage product and are therefore not allowed to leave the country. The charge for European Travel Coverage is £300.00 per rental for all cross border travels. Customers renting from Northern Ireland wishing to cross the border into the Republic of Ireland will only be charged £25.53

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to the countries that are not listed in Paid is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 1200 for Compact,Fiat Tipo,Volkswagen Golf,Ford Focus,Vauxhall Corsa,Fiat 500,Vauxhall Corsa,Ford Fiesta,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Skoda Octavia,Hyundai Tucson,Kia Picanto,Toyota Aygo,Citroen C4x,Peugeot 508,Vauxhall Insignia,Peugeot 508,

EUR 1350 for Fiat Ducato,Toyota Alphard,Volkswagen Sharan,Volkswagen Caddy,Volkswagen Touran,Toyota Avanza,Daily 35c14c 125m3,Peugeot 5008 5+2 Seats,Peugeot 5008,

EUR 1400 for Mercedes A-class,Bmw 1 Series,

GBP 2000 for other car models.

GBP 2000 for Mercedes A-class,Bmw 1 Series,Vw Id3,Mustang Mach E,Volvo Xc60,Volvo Xc60,Toyota Alphard,Volkswagen Sharan,Skoda Octavia,Hyundai Tucson,Mercedes-benz Eqa,Vauxhall Grandland X,Peugeot 3008,Ford Kuga,Nissan Qashqai,Toyota Avanza,Mercedes E-class,Mercedes E Class,Tesla Model X,Volvo Xc90,Ford Tourneo,Toyota Proace Combi 9p,Tesla Model 3,Bmw 5 Series,Bmw 5 Series,Mercedes C-class,Audi A6,Bmw Ix1,Volvo Xc60,Citroen C4x,Skoda Octavia,Peugeot 508,Vauxhall Insignia,Peugeot 508,Volvo Xc40,Ford Kuga,Rover Discovery Sport,Ford Kuga,Peugeot 5008,Mercedes Eqe,Mercedes S-class,Mercedes S-class,Landrover Range Rover Sport,Range Rover Sport,

GBP 1500 for Hyundai Ioniq Ev,Toyota Corolla Hybrid,Hyundai Ioniq,Volkswagen Golf,Volkswagen Golf,Ford Focus,Vauxhall Mokka,Compact,Peugeot 2008 Aut.,Volkswagen T-cross,Vauxhall Corsa,Fiat 500,Opel Corsa-e,Toyota Yaris Hybrid,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Toyota Aygo,

GBP 1500-2000 for Fiat Ducato,Volkswagen Caddy,Iveco Daily 20mâ³,Volkswagen Crafter,Mercedes Sprinter Luton,Daily 35c14c 125m3,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

GBP 1500-2000 for Fiat Ducato,Volkswagen Caddy,Iveco Daily 20mâ³,Volkswagen Crafter,Mercedes Sprinter Luton,Daily 35c14c 125m3,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

6.3 km from Southampton Airport

Railway Stations

0.1 km from Southampton Central

2.5 km from St Denys

2.7 km from Woolston

Other Landmarks

2.1 km from Port of Southampton

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Map view of Alamo Store Location

coordinates: 50.906857 -1.412777

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.3 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 5.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 4.0
Spaciousness: 5.0
Counter staff: 5.0
Pick-up location: 3.0
Drop-off location: 4.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

T.Dobbins
Southampton
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, May 14, 2026
There is no Alamo sign, only an Enterprise sign, so I spent some time trying to find where to go to get the car. Georgina at the pick-up desk was great; pleasant and thorough. Easy return process once I knew where the office was.
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Patrick
Southampton
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Quite good
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

WESTERN ESPLANADE, SOUTHAMPTON, ENG, SO15 1QJ, GB

What is the Telephone Number?

+442380178240

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

25 - 80 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

EU/EEA Driving License
EU/EEA driving licenses are valid for car rental across the EU/EEA, as well as in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

UK Driving License（with DVLA check code/DVLA endorsement record）
In addition to your licence, either a valid and up to date DVLA licence check code or a printed DVLA endorsement record must be provided for all Approved Drivers. These can be obtained from the DVLA website (www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence).
For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in United Kingdom

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
6.3 km from Southampton Airport
Railway Stations
0.1 km from Southampton Central
2.5 km from St Denys
2.7 km from Woolston
Other Landmarks
2.1 km from Port of Southampton

Alamo, Southampton Central Docks Car hire

Alamo - Southampton Central Docks Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Paid:

Must-not:

Cross Islands

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations

Other Landmarks