People hire cars for plenty of different reasons, whether you just need a nippy hatchback to get you from A to B while yours is out of action, or you splash out to hire a Ferrari for the weekend and take a road trip to the continent and back.
And just like with your own car, some hire cars are more enjoyable to drive than others - hire a Lamborghini, for instance, and you're in for a very different drive than if you hire a Smart Fortwo.
Here are five hire cars you can count on - including some of the most enjoyable hire cars available for either business or pleasure.
And just like with your own car, some hire cars are more enjoyable to drive than others - hire a Lamborghini, for instance, and you're in for a very different drive than if you hire a Smart Fortwo.
Here are five hire cars you can count on - including some of the most enjoyable hire cars available for either business or pleasure.
1. Ford Kuga
The Ford Focus might be the first model that springs to mind when you think about hiring a Ford, but the Kuga is a fantastic option with its slightly more menacing stance on the road.
It's been around long enough now that any teething problems have been ironed out, but it's also still often overlooked when it comes to hiring a car - so if you don't want it to be obvious that you're in a hire car at all, the Kuga is a stealthy choice.
2. Ferrari 458 Spider
Hire a Ferrari 458 Spider and you're in for a stunning experience at speeds of very nearly 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
It's a Ferrari-lover's car that regularly stuns experienced sports car drivers not just with its speed, but with its simplicity too.
Next time luggage space is not an issue, forget the sensible hatchbacks and hire a Ferrari to get from A to B in enjoyable and exhilarating style.
The Ford Focus might be the first model that springs to mind when you think about hiring a Ford, but the Kuga is a fantastic option with its slightly more menacing stance on the road.
It's been around long enough now that any teething problems have been ironed out, but it's also still often overlooked when it comes to hiring a car - so if you don't want it to be obvious that you're in a hire car at all, the Kuga is a stealthy choice.
2. Ferrari 458 Spider
Hire a Ferrari 458 Spider and you're in for a stunning experience at speeds of very nearly 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
It's a Ferrari-lover's car that regularly stuns experienced sports car drivers not just with its speed, but with its simplicity too.
Next time luggage space is not an issue, forget the sensible hatchbacks and hire a Ferrari to get from A to B in enjoyable and exhilarating style.
3. Land Rover Defender
Sticking with the enjoyable options over pure practicality, the Land Rover Defender is a worthy contender if you want to hire a car for an experience day rather than a specific journey.
It is arguably the most legendary of off-road vehicles, especially in the UK, and was in production in one form or another for 67 years - that's some serious tinkering time.
The last Land Rover Defender was completed on January 29th 2016 and there are plenty of hire options of all ages, so get behind the wheel of one of these British off-road icons while you still can.
4. Volkswagen Golf
No list of reliable motors would ever be complete without mentioning the legendary Volkswagen Golf. Like the Defender, it's iconic in its own way, and an excellent hire car option for practicality.
There's plenty of boot space, comfortable interior cabin seats for the whole family, or for even more interior space on a road trip or camping expedition, trade up and go for the sturdy Volkswagen Caddy instead.
Sticking with the enjoyable options over pure practicality, the Land Rover Defender is a worthy contender if you want to hire a car for an experience day rather than a specific journey.
It is arguably the most legendary of off-road vehicles, especially in the UK, and was in production in one form or another for 67 years - that's some serious tinkering time.
The last Land Rover Defender was completed on January 29th 2016 and there are plenty of hire options of all ages, so get behind the wheel of one of these British off-road icons while you still can.
4. Volkswagen Golf
No list of reliable motors would ever be complete without mentioning the legendary Volkswagen Golf. Like the Defender, it's iconic in its own way, and an excellent hire car option for practicality.
There's plenty of boot space, comfortable interior cabin seats for the whole family, or for even more interior space on a road trip or camping expedition, trade up and go for the sturdy Volkswagen Caddy instead.
5. Lamborghini Aventador
The Lamborghini Aventador launched in 2011 and sold 5,000 units in its first five years, it has been named not only one of the best Lamborghinis ever, but one of the most driver-friendly V12 supercars ever.
You'll struggle to hit its top speed of 220 mph even on a test track, but with acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy driving a Lamborghini hire car safely and legally even on the public roads.
The Lamborghini Aventador launched in 2011 and sold 5,000 units in its first five years, it has been named not only one of the best Lamborghinis ever, but one of the most driver-friendly V12 supercars ever.
You'll struggle to hit its top speed of 220 mph even on a test track, but with acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in under 3 seconds, there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy driving a Lamborghini hire car safely and legally even on the public roads.
