Settled, but still flexible
Long-term car hire (12–36 months)
Yes — you can hire a car or van long-term, typically 12 to 36 months. It gives you the settled feel of a longer commitment and a competitive monthly, while still avoiding the multi-year lock-in and ownership risk of finance. Getting a quote involves no credit check.
Check my options →Updated August 2026
Not everyone wants the shortest possible term. If your situation is stable and you simply want a dependable car for a year or two at a good monthly, long-term hire is the sweet spot — longer than a stop-gap, but without signing up to own a depreciating asset for four years.
Why choose long-term over finance?
A 12–36 month hire usually carries a lower monthly than the shortest terms, because the partner has certainty over a longer period. You still keep the things that make hire attractive: no large balloon payment, no resale to worry about, and the freedom to walk away at the end rather than being tied to the car's residual value.
Predictable cost, no nasty end
Finance deals often sting at the end — balloon payments, mileage penalties, the hassle of selling. A long-term hire just ends: you hand the vehicle back. That predictability makes it easy to budget around, which is why we show the monthly clearly and keep the cost stack transparent.
Facts & figures
The bigger picture
Source: BVRLA Leasing Outlook, 2025
Source: FCA Financial Lives 2024, 2024
Source: DVLA / GOV.UK, 2025
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Common questions
How long is "long-term" hire?
Typically 12 to 36 months, though exact terms depend on the partner and vehicle.
Is a longer term cheaper per month?
Often, yes — longer terms can carry a lower monthly than the shortest stop-gap hires. The vehicle pages let you compare.
What happens at the end?
You simply hand the vehicle back. There is no balloon payment and no resale to arrange.