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Southampton is the largest city in Hampshire and lies on the south coast of the UK around 75 miles from London. The city is a major Internationalport town, and has long been seen as the principal passenger port for people going on cruises around the world. While nearby Dover is primarily a cross channel port and has taken great influence from France, Southampton is a truly Internationalcity that has taken flavours from all over the world as people have made their home there.
The relationship between Southampton and the sea cannot be understated. While it is not a naval town like Portsmouth 20 miles away along the coast, you will find many museums and exhibitions in the city that tell the story of Southampton and give you insight into its development and the incidents that led to it growing into its modern form.
The City has a castle and extensive town walls that date from around 1175 following the Norman invasion of Britain. The castle is a major defensive part of Southampton and has been added to over time to turn it into a fortress that protects much of the city.
Modern attractions in Southampton include the new West Quay Shopping and entertainment centre which includes a large number of shops as well as restaurants and bars that are open late into the evening.
Southampton's position as a major cruise destination means that the port along the Solent is one of the most bustling places on the coast. You will often see large ships and liners arriving at the harbour, and thanks to the size of modern cruise ships, this has become a major event in Southampton, with people from all over the region coming to watch the larger arrivals or wave off departing ships with the traditional salute of streamers and confetti.
If you book car hire in Southampton, you give yourself access to the whole of the South coast. Within easy reach of the city you can visit the naval town of Portsmouth where the famous HMS Victory is preserved, or take the Isle of Wight Ferry across the Solent to visit the quaint seaside resorts such as Hyde, Bonchurch, or Sandown, which has a famous horse racing track.
About Southampton Airport
Southampton Airport is located in the Borough of Eastleigh, 5 miles from the centre of Southampton. It?s the 20th largest airport in the UK and the main airline at Southampton is Flybe, who run 29 regular routes as well as many seasonal ones. Eastern Airways and Blue Islands also operate from here.
If you?re looking to make your trip to the South Cost enjoyable then it?s recommended that you travel by car. AnyCarHire.com makes car rental easy for you and by using us you will eliminate all the hassle of choosing a car once you?ve arrived at Southampton. We will make sure you get the best price on your chosen vehicle and we do this in a matter of seconds on our website.
You will find every rental company in Southampton?s Car Rental Reception Centre, which is opposite the Terminal building, next to the short-stay car park. The companies available here are: Hertz, Avis, Europcar, National, Alamo and Enterprise . Once you have picked up your keys they will direct you to your hire car.
If you have satellite navigation then enter ?SO18 2NL?.
If you?re coming from Southampton then follow the A335 out of the centre of Southampton and continue straight onto Thomas Lewis Way. After this turn right onto Stoneham Way before taking a slight right onto High Road/A27. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Wide Lane before taking the 2nd exit onto Mitchell Way at the next roundabout. From here you will be able to find the airport.
If you would like to offer Southampton Airport feedback then you can submit feedback on their website feedback form at www.southamptonairport.com or you can send a text message to 80800, starting your message with the word ?talkback?.
If you need flight information then you can text ?SOU? and your flight number to 82222 or you can call +448444817777 for direct assistance.
Address :
Wide Lane,
Southampton International Airport,
Southampton, Hamshire,
England,
SO18 2NL
Tel : 0870-040 0009