Automatic Car Hire

For drivers who prefer automatic transmission, RentWith offers a substantial fleet of automatic hire cars across the UK. Whether you are more comfortable with an automatic gearbox, are recovering from an injury that makes clutch use difficult, are accustomed to driving automatics in another country, or simply want the most relaxed possible driving experience on a long journey, our team can find the right automatic car for you.

Automatic transmission has become the standard in modern premium and luxury vehicles, and it is increasingly common across the broader car range. Our automatic hire fleet includes options across all key categories — small automatic city cars, family saloons, comfortable estates, 7-seater MPVs, and SUVs. We also have a strong selection of electric vehicles in our fleet, all of which are automatic by nature, making EV hire an excellent option for drivers who want the automatic experience combined with zero-emission driving.

For urban driving, automatics offer a genuinely more relaxed experience. Stop-start city traffic, multi-storey car parks, and congested roads are all significantly less tiring in an automatic — you can focus on the road ahead without the constant attention to gear selection. This makes automatic hire a popular choice for anyone hiring in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or any other busy urban environment.

For longer motorway journeys, automatic transmission equally comes into its own. Cruising at a consistent speed without the need to change gear makes long-distance travel considerably more comfortable, particularly for passengers who are not used to spending hours at the wheel. If you are planning an extended road trip or a week of driving across multiple UK destinations, an automatic hire car is worth considering for the comfort it provides.

Drivers who hold a full UK manual licence are fully permitted to drive an automatic car — there are no additional licence requirements. Drivers who hold an automatic-only licence are also welcome, of course, and automatic hire is the natural solution for this group.

Most of our luxury and executive hire cars are exclusively or predominantly automatic — the BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and similar models are supplied with automatic gearboxes as standard. If you are looking for a prestige or executive hire car, you will almost certainly be driving an automatic.

Automatic van hire is also available at many of our locations — see our dedicated automatic van hire page for more information, or ask our team when you call. To arrange automatic car hire anywhere in the UK, call 0333 210 0162. Our team will check availability at your chosen location and find the right automatic vehicle for your trip.