specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Bentley vs BMW
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.
| Bentley | BMW | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Crewe) | Germany (Munich) |
| Making trailers since | 1919 | 1916 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | luxury cars, luxury SUVs | executive cars, SUVs, electric vehicles |
| Best known for | Bentayga | i3 |
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 →Choose BMW if...
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.
Look at: i3, 5 Series
Full BMW 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.
Bentley vs BMW - common questions
Is Bentley better than BMW?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A British luxury carmaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, built in Crewe. Hired for weddings, VIP transport and special occasions rather than everyday use. 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.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bentley or BMW?
Bentley: Available mainly through dedicated prestige and wedding car hire specialists rather than mainstream rental firms. BMW: Widely available on the UK new, used and specialist EV hire markets.
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.