Premium car rentals: is the price justified?
Unfortunately, for many Ukrainians, a premium car is an unattainable dream. After all, the cost of such cars puts them in the category of "luxury". However, how much do you want to get behind the wheel of a premium "Mercedes", an exotic "Lamborghini" or a legendary "Ferrari", just to imagine what it's like to drive a car the cost of an apartment in a new building in the capital...
What if we say that this "mission" is not impossible? And you can get the keys to any elite premium car and get behind the wheel, fulfilling your childhood dream? Yes, just for a day, but still! And this opportunity is provided by companies that offer executive-level car rentals.
The main advantages of premium car rentals
First of all, it is worth noting that premium car rentals are in the greatest demand among those who can afford to purchase them for personal use. And not just like that, because in this way, entrepreneurs and businessmen have the opportunity to optimize their own budget, shifting all the "worries" regarding maintenance or repair (in short, quite expensive ones) onto the shoulders of the lessor.
However, recently, ordinary citizens of Ukraine have also become interested in this service. And not just like that, because renting has several significant advantages, thanks to which the popularity of renting elite, representative business-class cars and sports cars is growing exponentially every year.
Prestige and image
Of course, an expensive car is a symbol of prestige. After all, not everyone can afford to buy a premium car. However, the price is not the only thing that makes such cars elite. After all, for the most part, they are not serial in the broad sense of the term. Especially compared to popular small-capacity serial cars.
Behind each elite car is a team of engineers who take into account all the details and try to make them as original as possible and not similar to what the serial market offers. And, like a Swiss watch, such a car is, rather, an indicator of high status in society. After all, in everyday life, its maintenance and repair can cost the same amount as buying several cars of a lower class.
Comfort and high level of equipment
Premium cars are premium because they provide the highest level of comfort while driving, both behind the wheel and in the passenger seat. Moreover, the lion's share of business-class cars are designed taking into account the fact that their owners will ALWAYS sit in the passenger seats, while the "technical" part (actually, driving the car) will be performed by a separate driver.
However, they also predicted that sooner or later, the car owner will want to get behind the wheel. And they "stuffed" own cars with all modern systems: sensors for automatic seat position adjustment, driver assistance systems, good sound, etc.
Reliability and road safety
Elite cars are the embodiment of reliability. After all, most of the technical and technological solutions implemented in such cars are either tested on cars of a lower class, or vice versa, become parts of future production cars, as they are real innovations that change not only the market, but also the industry as a whole.
Also, manufacturers' engineers try to make them as reliable as possible. Provided that the maintenance regulations are followed, with the replacement of consumable parts, they break down extremely rarely. Much less often than "production" cars of the same brands.
In addition, given the specifics of the lives of those who buy such cars, some of them are maximally armored. And we are not talking about the body: even the glass installed on them can withstand a direct bullet shot without shattering into pieces, and therefore - saving the lives of the driver and passengers of the car.
Is the high cost justified?
Renting luxury cars - is not a cheap service. Especially if we are talking about long-term rental. However, with a more detailed study of this issue, you can see that the high cost is quite justified, and is also compensated by a number of clear advantages.
Comparison of costs: own car vs. rental
It would seem that buying your own car looks more profitable. However, in reality, owning an elite car, you will be forced to:
- Remember and follow the maintenance regulations;
- Pay for repairs in full if the car breaks down;
- Wait for your vehicle while it is being serviced.
When renting, all the hassle associated with the technical condition of the car (except for situations where damage is a result of using the car) falls on the shoulders of the lessor. And if necessary, you can count on another car, not being left without transport at the most crucial moment.
Factors that affecton the rental price
The cost of renting an elite car consists of many factors:
- Class of the car;
- Brand;
- Model;
- Year of manufacture;
- Market price of the car;
- Cost of maintenance;
- Insurance package;
- Terms of rental.
And it is logical that the more expensive the car, the higher the cost of renting it. However, there are nuances here. For example, the price of a daily rental is much higher than a long-term one, and here too there are some points. Therefore, before renting a luxury car, it is worth talking to the specialists of the rental company.
For whom is such a rental the most profitable?
In fact, it is impossible to answer this question unequivocally. After all, for some, renting is almost the only opportunity to try themselves behind the wheel of an elite car. For others, this service helps them decide whether they need such a car at all. And for others, renting is a banal way to optimize their own budget, remaining "on wheels" regardless of the situation.
How to choose a premium car?
The premium class covers a fairly large pool of cars. After all, it can include not only "executive" armored cars, but also exotic sports cars. That is why, when choosing such a car for rent, you should remember a few things.
What to look for when choosing a model
In fact, it all depends on the purpose for which you are renting a car. For long trips on public roads, the most comfortable are business-class models, which are usually rented with a driver. If you want to experience all the speed inherent in this class, your choice is elite sports cars. When it comes to trips out of town, the best option is These are SUVs that will provide you with sufficient cross-country ability, as well as the necessary level of elite comfort.
In any case, before renting the model that you liked the most (taking into account the cost of the car, as well as the costs associated with its repair, including cosmetic):
- Carefully check the external condition of the car;
- Make sure that it is in good technical condition;
- Read the rental agreement to assess all the risks.
Rental agreement and hidden payments
The “paper” part is one of the most important. After all, it often contains various unpleasant “surprises”, ignorance of which does not exempt you from responsibility. Therefore, before giving money and receiving keys, carefully read the document, paying attention to "questionable" points. If at least one of them seems suspicious to you - do not risk it and contact a more reliable company for this service.
Is it worth taking out additional insurance?
In our humble opinion - definitely. After all, the roads - this is a place of increased danger. And even if you consider yourself the safest driver in the universe, the risk that someone will "fit" into your rented luxury car, thereby creating a huge hole in the family budget, remains quite high.
Additional insurance will protect you from it, and your wallet - from crazy repair costs. That's why, when renting a luxury car, check everything possible, overpay for additional insurance, and only then - enjoy the trip of your dreams!