specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Aston Martin vs Bentley
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Aston Martin | Bentley | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | UK (Gaydon, Warwickshire) | United Kingdom (Crewe) |
| Making trailers since | 1913 | 1919 |
| UK availability | Good UK dealer coverage | Available, smaller network |
| Range covers | Sports cars, Grand tourers, SUV (DBX) | luxury cars, luxury SUVs |
| Best known for | DB11 | Bentayga |
Choose Aston Martin if...
A British luxury sports car and grand tourer maker. Buyers and hirers use its cars for occasion driving and touring rather than everyday use.
Look at: DB11
Full Aston Martin profile →Choose Bentley if...
A British luxury carmaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, built in Crewe. Hired for weddings, VIP transport and special occasions rather than everyday use.
Look at: Bentayga, Continental GT
Full Bentley profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Aston Martin vs Bentley - common questions
Is Aston Martin better than Bentley?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A British luxury sports car and grand tourer maker. Buyers and hirers use its cars for occasion driving and touring rather than everyday use. A British luxury carmaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, built in Crewe. Hired for weddings, VIP transport and special occasions rather than everyday use.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Aston Martin or Bentley?
Aston Martin: A British marque with wide UK dealer coverage and several specialist self-drive and chauffeur hire fleets. Bentley: Available mainly through dedicated prestige and wedding car hire specialists rather than mainstream rental firms.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.