specialist vehicle hire brand
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is a major German car maker whose Golf is one of the best-known hatchbacks in Europe. It is a common choice for self-drive hire fleets wanting an easy, reliable everyday car.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
Germany (Wolfsburg)
Manufacturing since
1937
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
One of the most common cars in UK self-drive hire fleets.
What Volkswagen builds
Volkswagen model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| Golf | Compact five-door hatchback |
How Volkswagen compares
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UK companies hiring and selling Volkswagen
No listed company has told us they carry Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Volkswagen. The Volkswagen 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.