Owning your own supercar is a luxury most of us will never experience in our lifetime.
But who says you can’t take one for a spin? Well, now you can. Granted, it’s not the cheapest way to get around, but for a special trip, it could be worth every penny.
Here are the best luxury car rental companies around.
Get ready to zoom into the sunset in style.
Starr luxury cars
Best for: the supercar experience
Are you feeling extra chic? Whether you’re looking for a flashy Bugatti, a head-turning Lamborghini, a speedy Ferrari or just want to live out your James Bond fantasies in an Aston Martin, this rental service helps make your supercar dreams come true.
Want to be flashy and eco-friendly? No problem. The fleet is now 20% electric, with vehicles such as the Porsche Taycan starting at around £1,500 for a minimum of two days. With a fleet of over 120 cars, including cheaper offerings like Audi, BMW and Tesla, this prestigious service has ‘boujee’ written all over it.
Incidentally, they’re also the only car hire company that’ll let you get behind the wheel of a vintage 1964 Gulf Edition Porsche 911 electric signature (worth over £250,000).
Plus, movie buffs will love Vin Diesel’s Batmobile and Shelby GT500 from Fast & Furious. If you really want the A-list experience, you can hire a driver to take you from A to B.
The exit
Best for: affordable luxury experience
While the best Range Rovers and Jags are usually reserved for A-listers, The Out offers those less well-heeled the chance to taste the sweet nectar of luxury driving.
Essentially an ultra-premium version of Zipcar minus announcing your rental status, The Out will deliver a Range Rover or Jaguar in as little as two hours (depending on location and availability) straight to your door – and for free if you live in London or Manchester.
Its app or online booking system is simple: type in your postcode, select your preferred delivery and collection time, and you’ll be presented with a choice of opulent automobiles, ranging from the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sports PHEV. , to the Jaguar I-Pace and the F-Type Convertible.
Once you’ve chosen extras at no additional cost, such as a baby seat or bike rack, your ride will stop at the appointed time and place. Even better, if you don’t feel like refueling at the end of the trip, they’ll do it for you at a pump price.
From £163 per day. Download the app on iOS or Android.
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Best for: the luxury electric experience
If it’s a luxury electric car you’re looking for to help with your planet-friendly mission to maintain the environmental benefits of not owning your own car, look no further than Turo.
The self-proclaimed “Airbnb for Cars” offers digital convenience in peer-to-peer form, giving users paid access to drive electric and hybrid vehicles owned by ordinary people. Simply search by vehicle type through the app or website. A Tesla Model 3 or a BMW i3, perhaps? Or how about taking things up a notch with an Audi e-Tron?
Along with eco-friendly rides, the San Francisco-based platform operates in 56 countries and has over ten million users.
Automotive editor Phill Tromans says: Some cities run Clean Air Zone initiatives, which give you preferential parking rates if you drive an electric car. In London, many boroughs offer electric car drivers a 12-month free parking permit and many councils across the UK have similar policies.
For example, in Milton Keynes, Green CMK parking permits allow you to park for free in any of the council’s 15,000 purple parking spaces. It’s also worth checking with your local authority if they offer free parking while you charge your electric car at a public charging station.
Most major supermarkets now have spaces reserved for electric cars to charge while you shop, so you can snag a parking spot when your diesel neighbor can’t.
Ask Cazoo’s Automotive Doctor: Automotive Editor Phil Tromans
Can I park for free if I drive an electric car?
Some cities run Clean Air Zone initiatives, which give you preferential parking rates if you drive an electric car.
In London, many boroughs offer electric car drivers a free 12-month parking permit and many councils across the UK have similar policies.
For example, in Milton Keynes, Green CMK parking permits allow you to park for free in any of the council’s 15,000 purple parking spaces.
It’s also worth checking with your local authority if they offer free parking while you charge your electric car at a public charging station. Most major supermarkets now have spaces reserved for electric cars to charge while you shop, so you can snag a parking spot when your diesel neighbor can’t.
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