Long-Term Car Hire
For businesses that want cost certainty over a longer period without buying vehicles outright, long-term hire keeps a car on the road for up to three years with predictable monthly costs.
Up to 3 years
Keep the same vehicle for the long haul without a rotating fleet of loan cars.
Predictable costs
One monthly figure for budgeting, whichever contract type you choose.
Grows with you
Start flexible and move onto a traditional lease once requirements are confirmed.
Fleet-ready
Consolidated invoicing available for businesses running multiple vehicles.
A bridge to traditional contract hire
Long-term car hire is ideal when you know a vehicle will be needed for an extended period but aren’t ready to commit to a traditional 2–4 year contract hire agreement — perhaps while a company vehicle policy is being finalised, or while a new business establishes its trading history.
You can start on a flexible or subscription basis and move seamlessly onto a longer fixed lease once your requirements settle, without disruption to the driver.
Ideal for growing fleets
For businesses running more than a handful of vehicles, we offer consolidated invoicing and an on-fleet, off-fleet system that makes adding or removing vehicles straightforward as headcount changes.
Need a vehicle for 1 month or a little longer?
Beyond fixed-term leasing, our car and van subscriptions and flexible leases are available from just 1 month — with the best value typically kicking in from 3 months plus, and 5 working days' notice to hand back once you no longer need the vehicle.
Which contract type fits your fleet?
A quick, structural comparison for fleet managers weighing subscription flexibility against fixed-term cost certainty — every option draws from the same live UK stock.
| Subscription | Flexible Lease | Fixed Short-Term Lease | Long-Term Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical term | 1 month, best value from 3 months+ | 1 month up to 3 years | Fixed 6–18 months | Up to 3 years |
| Notice to return | 5 working days* | 5 working days* | Fixed end date | Fixed end date |
| Initial rental | Usually none | Usually none | Typically required | Depends on contract chosen |
| What's included | Maintenance, servicing, road tax, warranty, breakdown | Maintenance, servicing, road tax, warranty, breakdown | Breakdown & road tax — maintenance optional | Varies by contract type chosen |
| Best suited to | Trials, seasonal peaks, new starters | Needs that may change during the term | A known, fixed-length requirement | Predictable long-term fleet planning |
| Where to start | Car Subscriptions / Van Subscriptions | Flexible Car Leasing | Short-Term Car Leases | Long-Term Car Hire |
*Subject to vehicle availability and any seasonal blackout periods.
Long-Term Car Hire — FAQs
What’s the difference between long-term hire and traditional contract hire?
Long-term hire through Corporate Car Hire is more flexible than a traditional 2–4 year lease and can convert into one once your needs are confirmed, without switching provider.
Can I manage several vehicles on one account?
Yes — our on-fleet, off-fleet system and consolidated invoicing are designed for businesses running more than one vehicle.
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