Rent a Aston Martin in London

Hiring an Aston Martin in London

London is the best city in the world to hire an Aston Martin. The operators are experienced, the models are current, the roads out of the city — Surrey Hills, Chilterns, Cotswolds — are genuinely suited to the car. And the brand resonates in London in a way that doesn't translate everywhere: a DB12 outside Claridge's or the Dorchester lands differently than a Lamborghini.

Models & Pricing

The DB12 (671hp, 0–62mph in 3.5 seconds) is London's Aston Martin of choice at £1,800–2,500/day. The Vantage (656hp) is £1,600–2,200/day and better suited to the back roads of Surrey and the Cotswolds. The DBX707 (697hp SUV) is available at £2,000–2,800/day — genuinely the best vehicle in the range for mixed use, particularly if you're combining a London event with a countryside weekend. The DB11 V12 (630hp) remains available through some specialists at £1,400–1,900/day for those who insist on twelve cylinders.

Where to Drive

Box Hill and the Surrey Hills (A24/A25 loop): 35 miles from central London. The Dorking–Reigate ridge road at dawn on a weekday is exactly why the DB12 was built. Boxhill Viewpoint at the summit, then down toward Leatherhead on the B2209 — narrow, winding, tree-canopied. Carries National Trust traffic on weekends.

Cotswolds circuit from Chipping Norton: 2 hours from London via M40. The B4035 from Chipping Campden to Shipston-on-Stour, then B4022 through Enstone — 60 miles of Cotswold stone walls, rolling arable fields, and the kind of B-road gradient that forces you to actually use the gearbox. The Vantage is the right car for this; the DB12 is almost too composed.

Knightsbridge and Mayfair at night: Hyde Park Corner at 11pm on a Friday, up Park Lane, left on Oxford Street, down Bond Street to Piccadilly. Slow, deliberate, watched. The DB12's exhaust is quiet enough to be tasteful; the Vantage's is not. Both draw eyes.

Practical Tips

London operators require a full UK or IDP licence, minimum 3 years held, typically age 25+. ULEZ compliance — all current Aston Martins meet this. Congestion charge (£15 weekday) applies in the charging zone; most operators include this or invoice it separately. Security deposits run £7,500–12,000. Most London Aston Martin hirers pick up and return from the same South Kensington or Chelsea-area depot; delivery to hotels in Mayfair and Belgravia is available at £200–350.

FAQ

Is the DB12 Volante (convertible) available in London? Yes — a small number of operators carry it at a £300–500/day premium over the coupe rate.

Can I hire for a weekend only? Yes. Friday afternoon to Monday morning is the standard weekend hire period at most operators, typically billed as 3 days.