specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Bentley vs Princess Yachts
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 | Princess Yachts | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Crewe) | United Kingdom (Plymouth) |
| Making trailers since | 1919 | 1965 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | luxury cars, luxury SUVs | motor yachts |
| Best known for | Bentayga | V65 |
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 Princess Yachts if...
A British motor yacht builder based in Plymouth since 1965, producing flybridge and sports yacht ranges sold new and used through UK brokers.
Look at: V65, F Class
Full Princess Yachts 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 Princess Yachts - common questions
Is Bentley better than Princess Yachts?
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 British motor yacht builder based in Plymouth since 1965, producing flybridge and sports yacht ranges sold new and used through UK brokers.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bentley or Princess Yachts?
Bentley: Available mainly through dedicated prestige and wedding car hire specialists rather than mainstream rental firms. Princess Yachts: A well-known British yacht builder, sold and resold through UK yacht brokers.
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.