specialist vehicle hire brand
BMW
A major German carmaker whose i3 was an early, distinctive mass-production electric car, still run by specialist EV hire fleets alongside BMW's mainstream saloons and SUVs.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Germany (Munich)
Manufacturing since
1916
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
Widely available on the UK new, used and specialist EV hire markets.
What BMW builds
BMW model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| i3 | compact electric hatchback, 2013-2022 |
| 5 Series | executive saloon |
How BMW compares
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UK companies hiring and selling BMW
No listed company has told us they carry BMW yet.
That does not mean nobody near you does - most specialist vehicle hire firms carry several makes and list none of them. Start with the companies covering your area:
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a BMW dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, BMW. The BMW name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.