2025 · Petrol · Automatic · Range of colours
from £949 /month inc VAT
£790.83 ex VAT · initial payment £949
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The Emira is the final petrol Lotus, and a modern high point for driver engagement.
- ✓ 3.5-litre supercharged V6
- ✓ Around 400bhp, mid-engined layout
- ✓ 0-62mph in roughly 4.3 seconds
- ✓ Class-leading steering feel
- ✓ The final petrol-powered Lotus
Hire a Lotus Emira from a guide price of £949/month — the last of the great combustion Lotus sports cars, a mid-engined masterclass in steering feel and balance that flatters every driver, on a flexible short-term plan with no multi-year lease and no credit check to get a quote.
Guide price · from £949/month. This is an indicative “from” guide price only — the actual price will vary with stock availability, term, mileage and your circumstances, and your rental partner confirms the exact figure before anything is agreed. Last reviewed 23 June 2026.
What makes the Emira special to drive?
The V6 version uses a 3.5-litre supercharged engine producing around 400bhp, mounted amidships for near-perfect balance. It reaches 62mph in roughly 4.3 seconds, but the magic is in the details: the hydraulically assisted steering delivers feedback almost no rival can match, and the chassis rewards smoothness with a sense of connection that feels increasingly rare. This is a car that makes an ordinary road feel like an event, whether you are pressing on or simply enjoying the flow.
Is the Emira usable every day?
More than you might expect. Compared with older Lotus models, the Emira offers a genuinely liveable cabin with proper infotainment, comfortable seats and everyday refinement. Visibility is good, the ride is firm yet composed, and there is enough luggage space for a weekend escape. It is a focused sports car first, so it asks for a little commitment when climbing in and out, but as a car you could realistically use regularly it represents a real step forward for the brand.
Who should hire an Emira?
It is ideal for the keen driver who prizes engagement over outright numbers and wants to savour analogue thrills while they last. Short-term hire lets you experience it without a long commitment. Browse other high-spec hire options or get a guide quote.
Lotus Emira — your questions
Can I hire a Lotus Emira short-term?
Yes — flexible terms, typically 6 to 36 months, arranged through a vetted rental partner. Getting a guide quote involves no credit check and no obligation, so there is nothing to lose by enquiring.
How much does it cost to hire a Lotus Emira?
From a guide price of around £949/month, depending on term, mileage and circumstances. This is a placeholder guide figure, and the rental partner confirms the final price and terms before anything is agreed.
Is the Emira the last petrol Lotus?
Yes — the Emira is positioned as the final combustion-engined Lotus sports car, marking the end of an era before the brand's shift towards electric performance. That gives it real significance for enthusiasts.
Do I need perfect credit to hire an Emira?
Prestige cars are underwritten more carefully, but enquiring still involves no credit check and no obligation. We are an introducer, matching you to a vetted rental partner who confirms the final eligibility.
How hiring through us works
We’re an introducer, not the rental company. We match you to a vetted short-term rental partner who supplies the vehicle and confirms the final price and terms. You’re never charged to enquire, there’s no credit check to get a guide quote, and we tell you who we’re matching you with.
This is short-term vehicle hire, not finance — no APR or credit agreement applies.
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