Published 7 July 2026
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The question everyone starts with, and the one that's hardest to get a straight answer to: how much does it actually cost to hire a supercar in the UK?
The problem isn't that providers are hiding the information. It's that the market spans such a wide range (from a few hundred pounds a day for an entry-level performance hire to over £2,500 a day for a Ferrari SF90 Stradale) that any single number is misleading. The other problem is that the price you see is often not the price you'll pay, once you factor in the security deposit, any delivery charges, excess mileage, and additional driver fees.
This guide gives you the real numbers across the UK supercar hire market: actual daily and weekend rates for specific cars, a clear breakdown of what's included and what isn't, and an honest framework for understanding what a supercar hire weekend is actually going to cost from first to last.
No vague "from" prices. Just the numbers.
The Three Price Tiers of UK Supercar Hire
Before looking at individual models, it helps to understand the price structure of the market. UK supercar hire divides roughly into three tiers:
Tier 1: Entry Performance (£300–£700/day) Cars that deliver a genuine performance experience without reaching supercar-level cost or deposit requirements. Older Aston Martins, entry Porsches, some Range Rovers and performance SUVs. Accessible for first-timers and those who want a quality experience at a managed budget.
Tier 2: Mid-Range Supercars (£700–£1,300/day) The core of the UK supercar hire market. Lamborghini Huracán, Ferrari 488, Aston Martin Vantage, McLaren 570S, Bentley Continental GT. These are the cars that most people are actually searching for when they think "supercar hire."
Tier 3: Flagship and Hyper Cars (£1,300–£3,000+/day) The upper tier. McLaren 720S Spider, Ferrari F8 Spider, Ferrari SF90, top-specification Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royce. Deposit requirements are significant and peak-season availability is limited, but these are the genuine bucket-list experiences.
Real Prices: Model-by-Model
Here are genuine UK market rates, drawn from publicly available pricing across specialist hire providers:
Ferrari Models
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 458 Spider | ~£900/day | ~£1,800–£2,200 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| Ferrari 488 Spider | ~£700–£1,000/day | ~£1,800–£2,500 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| Ferrari F8 Spider | ~£1,200–£1,500/day | ~£2,200–£2,800 | £5,000–£7,000 |
| Ferrari SF90 Stradale | ~£2,500/day | ~£4,500–£6,000 | £7,000–£10,000 |
| Ferrari Purosangue SUV | ~£1,750/day | ~£3,200–£4,500 | £5,000–£8,000 |
Lamborghini Models
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Huracán Spyder | ~£800–£1,100/day | ~£1,700–£2,800 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| Lamborghini Huracán EVO | ~£1,000–£1,400/day | ~£2,000–£3,000 | £5,000–£7,000 |
| Lamborghini Urus | ~£900–£1,300/day | ~£1,800–£2,500 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| Lamborghini Aventador | ~£1,500–£2,200/day | ~£3,000–£4,500 | £6,000–£10,000 |
McLaren Models
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 570S | ~£900–£1,200/day | ~£1,800–£2,500 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| McLaren 720S Spider | ~£1,350–£1,600/day | ~£2,800–£3,500 | £5,000–£7,000 |
Aston Martin Models
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vantage | ~£1,200/day | ~£1,700–£2,000 | £3,000–£5,000 |
| Aston Martin DB11 | ~£1,000–£1,300/day | ~£1,800–£2,400 | £3,500–£5,000 |
| Aston Martin DBS | ~£1,200–£1,500/day | ~£2,000–£2,800 | £4,000–£6,000 |
| Aston Martin DBX 707 | ~£795/day | ~£1,500–£2,000 | £3,000–£5,000 |
Bentley
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Continental GT Speed | ~£1,600/day | ~£2,100–£2,600 | £4,000–£6,000 |
Porsche and Super-SUVs
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | ~£225/day | ~£600–£800 | £1,500–£3,000 |
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | ~£700–£1,000/day | ~£1,300–£1,900 | £3,000–£5,000 |
| Audi Q7 (performance SUV) | ~£200/day | ~£500–£700 | £1,000–£2,000 |
Rolls-Royce
| Model | Daily Rate | Weekend Rate | Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolls-Royce Ghost | ~£950/day | ~£2,000–£2,500 | £4,000–£6,000 |
All prices are market benchmarks sourced from specialist UK hire providers. Rates vary by provider, season, mileage allowance, location and current availability. Always check the live price for confirmation.
What the Price Actually Includes
This is where many comparisons break down. Different providers include different things in their headline rate, and understanding what you're comparing matters.
Usually included in specialist supercar hire:
- The car for the agreed hire period
- Fully comprehensive insurance for one named driver
- A daily mileage allowance (typically 100–200 miles per day; confirm with each provider)
- Breakdown cover
- VAT
Usually NOT included (and potentially significant):
- Delivery and collection fees: these vary widely. Some providers include delivery within a certain radius, sometimes up to 200 miles, while others charge separately
- Additional driver fees: typically £45–£80 per day to add a second named driver to the policy
- Excess mileage charges: typically £1–£3 per mile over the daily allowance. On a weekend where you've done more driving than expected, this can be a meaningful cost
- Fuel: nearly always a full-to-full policy; you return it as you took it
- Early or late collection/return: out-of-hours arrangements sometimes carry an additional fee
- Optional extras: some providers offer damage waiver upgrades to reduce the excess
The Security Deposit: The Cost People Miss
The security deposit is the single most-overlooked cost in supercar hire planning, and it can create real problems for people who've budgeted only for the daily rate.
To be clear: the security deposit is not charged. It is held on your credit card as a temporary block on the available credit. When the car is returned undamaged and within the agreed terms, it is released. On Autofusion, deposits are released within 7 days of the car's return under our deposit guarantee.
But you need the credit headroom. If you're booking a Lamborghini Huracán for a weekend at £1,700 and the deposit is £5,000, you need a credit card with at least £6,700 available. If your card limit is £5,000 and your balance is already £2,000, you don't have the headroom, regardless of whether you can technically afford the hire.
A simple checklist before booking:
- What is the exact deposit amount for this car?
- Is the total (daily rate + deposit) within my available credit?
- When will the deposit be released?
What Affects the Price: The Variables
If you're comparing prices and finding significant differences for the same car, here's why prices vary:
Model and specification: A 2018 Ferrari 488 and a 2022 Ferrari F8 are fundamentally different cars. A higher-specification, newer-model car costs more. Always confirm the model year and specification when comparing.
Time of year: Summer rates (peak season, April–October) are typically 15–20% higher than winter rates for the same car. A Lamborghini Huracán at £1,100/day in July might be £900/day in January.
Location and delivery: London and major city base rates may be higher than regional rates. Delivery charges to your location add to the base cost; some providers absorb this, others charge separately.
Hire duration: Longer hires almost always produce a lower effective daily rate. A seven-day hire typically costs 4–5× the daily rate, not 7×. If you're considering multiple days, check the weekly rate.
Mileage allowance: Some providers include 200 miles/day; others include 100. A higher mileage allowance often justifies a slightly higher daily rate when you're planning substantial driving.
Insurance excess level: Some providers offer a standard rate with a higher excess and a premium rate with a reduced or zero excess. The right choice depends on your risk appetite.
How to Keep Costs Down: Five Practical Approaches
1. Hire mid-week rather than peak-weekend Tuesday–Thursday hires in off-peak months are consistently the lowest-cost configuration in the supercar hire market. If your schedule allows flexibility, the savings can be significant.
2. Consider slightly older model variants A Ferrari 458 Spider delivers an extraordinary experience at a meaningfully lower daily rate than a 488. An Aston Martin DB9 costs less than a DB11. The older car isn't a compromise. It's a different car with its own character, often beloved precisely for not being the latest thing.
3. Pre-purchase your mileage allowance If you're planning a longer drive and know you'll exceed the daily allowance, pre-purchasing additional miles is almost always cheaper than paying the per-mile excess rate on return. Ask about this when booking.
4. Share the hire A Lamborghini Huracán at £1,100/day for two people who each drive for part of the day costs £550 each. Adding a second driver to the policy typically costs £45–£80/day, which is still a meaningful saving on a per-person basis.
5. Book in advance for peak dates Early-booking rates are often better than last-minute pricing for the same dates. For summer weekends specifically, booking three to six months ahead typically produces better rates and first choice of vehicle.
Daily, Weekend or Week? How Hire Length Changes the Price
Weekend rates are not simply the daily rate multiplied by two or three. Most operators price a multi-day hire at a meaningful discount to the same days booked one at a time, because longer holds keep their fleet working. The longer you keep the car, the less each day costs.
| Hire Duration | Effective Daily Rate |
|---|---|
| Single day (mid-week) | Standard (baseline) rate |
| Single day (weekend / peak) | 15–25% premium over mid-week |
| Weekend hire (Fri–Mon, 3 days) | 10–20% lower per day than a single day |
| 4–5 day hire | 15–25% lower per day than a single day |
| Weekly hire | 25–40% lower per day than a single day |
In practice, a Lamborghini Huracán for a weekend at £2,200 often works out cheaper per day than two separate single-day bookings at £900 each.
What Counts as a Weekend Hire?
It varies by operator, so check before you book. Friday to Monday is the most common premium option: collect Friday afternoon, return Monday morning. The extra night is usually the smallest marginal cost in the package and nearly always worth paying for. Other common structures are Friday to Sunday, Saturday to Monday, or any 48-hour window. In peak season, some operators set a 2–3 day minimum on flagship cars, so a Friday-only Aventador in July is rarely on offer.
Weekend Supercar Hire Prices by Model
Typical Friday-to-Monday or Saturday-to-Sunday totals for 2026:
| Vehicle | Typical Weekend Total (2–3 days) | Approx. Per-Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Turbo S | £1,400–£2,200 | £600–£850 |
| Audi R8 V10 Spyder | £1,200–£1,800 | £500–£750 |
| Ferrari 488 Spider | £1,800–£2,600 | £700–£1,000 |
| Ferrari Portofino / Roma | £1,800–£2,800 | £700–£1,050 |
| Lamborghini Huracán Spyder | £2,000–£2,800 | £750–£1,000 |
| Aston Martin DB11 | £1,600–£2,400 | £650–£950 |
| Bentley Continental GT | £1,700–£2,600 | £650–£950 |
| McLaren 720S | £2,500–£3,800 | £950–£1,400 |
| Lamborghini Aventador S | £3,200–£4,500 | £1,200–£1,600 |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost (self-drive) | £1,800–£2,800 | £700–£1,050 |
Approximate hire costs before VAT, excess waiver, delivery and excess mileage. Always check the full price before you book.
Is a Weekend More Expensive Per Day Than Mid-Week?
Yes, day for day. Friday, Saturday and Sunday hires carry a 15–25% premium over Tuesday to Thursday for the same car. But a three-day Friday-to-Monday package almost always works out cheaper per day than booking weekend days separately, often landing close to the mid-week rate. If you want the weekend, book it as one package: you get three days and pay for two and a bit.
Weekend Mileage: How Far Can You Go?
The usual allowance of around 100 miles a day gives you roughly 200–300 miles across a weekend. That covers most trips, but not all:
| Route | Approximate Round Trip |
|---|---|
| London to the Cotswolds and back | 150–200 miles |
| Manchester to a Peak District loop | 100–150 miles |
| Edinburgh to a Loch Lomond loop | 90–120 miles |
| Glasgow to Glencoe and back | 180–220 miles |
| Birmingham to the Lake District and back | 220–280 miles |
| London to the Yorkshire Dales and back | 450–520 miles |
For anything longer, buy extra miles when you book. It is almost always cheaper than paying excess mileage at £0.50–£2.50 a mile at the end. For routes worth the miles, see our guide to the UK supercar road trip.
Peak vs Off-Peak Weekends
| Period | Pricing Level |
|---|---|
| June–August | Highest rates; 2–3 day minimums; book early |
| May, September | Near-peak; strong demand |
| Bank holidays | Premium pricing in any month |
| October–April | Lower rates; more availability; sometimes negotiable |
| January–February | Best rates of the year |
The same car can cost 15–30% less on an off-peak weekend. An October weekend in the Highlands in a Porsche 911 Turbo S is about as good as UK supercar hire gets, and it costs less than the same trip in July.
The Best Supercars for a Weekend
- Porsche 911 Turbo S (£1,400–£2,200): the best all-round weekend car. Fast, comfortable over hundreds of miles and composed in British weather.
- Ferrari 488 Spider (£1,800–£2,600): the emotive choice, best with the roof down on 200–250 miles of good road.
- Aston Martin DB11 (£1,600–£2,400): the long-distance GT for 300–400 mile weekends in Scotland or Wales.
- Lamborghini Huracán Spyder (£2,000–£2,800): pure theatre for a shorter, 150–200 mile weekend.
- Bentley Continental GT (£1,700–£2,600): the overlooked option, often cheaper than the Ferraris and supremely comfortable.
Is a weekend worth it over a single day? Almost always. The per-day cost is lower, you get two mornings instead of one afternoon, and you have time to drive the roads properly rather than against the clock. If your schedule only allows one day, book it mid-week at the lower rate.
The Honest Total Cost: A Weekend Example
Let's work through what a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder weekend actually costs in total, with all variables accounted for:
Base hire (3-day Friday–Monday, Tier 2 rate): £2,200 Security deposit (held, refunded): £5,000 Additional driver (1 extra, £60/day × 3): £180 Delivery to home address (flat rate): £150 Fuel used (300 miles × ~17p/mile at current rates): ~£200 Total cost of hire (excl. deposit): ~£2,730 Total credit card headroom needed: ~£7,730
This is a realistic all-in figure for a Lamborghini Huracán Spyder weekend in the UK. It's meaningful money. It is also, frankly, a remarkable amount of experience per pound compared with almost any other discretionary spend at this level.
A business class return flight to New York currently costs £2,000–£4,000. A three-night stay in a five-star London hotel costs £1,800–£3,000. A single dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant for two costs £400–£700. The Lamborghini weekend, compared with these, is competitive as a premium experience investment, and it produces something more memorable than most of the alternatives.
For where prices are heading, see whether supercar prices are rising or falling, and for the wider picture, our UK luxury car market overview.
- How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lamborghini for a Day?: day rates by model, plus deposits and delivery.
- How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Ferrari in the UK?: what each Ferrari costs by the day and weekend.
- How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Rolls-Royce?: self-drive and chauffeur rates for every Rolls-Royce.
- Best Value Supercars to Hire: Cost per Thrill Compared: the most thrill for your money.
- Cheap Supercars vs Hypercars: UK Price Ranges Compared: entry-level supercars against hypercars.
- Why Is Supercar Hire So Expensive?: the factors behind every price.
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