Ferrari 296 GTB hire London | self drive hybrid supercar rental UK

The Ferrari 296 GTB is the car Ferrari built to prove that electrification does not have to come at the expense of everything that makes a Ferrari worth driving. It pairs a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 with a 122 kW electric motor to produce a combined system output of 830 bhp. It covers 0 to 62 mph in 2.9 seconds, reaches 205 mph, and weighs 1,470 kg  lighter than most naturally aspirated V8 supercars in the same segment. The V6 revs to 8,000 rpm. The electric motor fills in the torque curve below 3,000 rpm where a turbo V6 alone would feel thin. The result is a car that has no dead spots in the power delivery across the entire rev range.

Starr Luxury Cars offers Ferrari 296 GTB hire in London from £1,295 per day, with same-day delivery to Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and anywhere across central London. Every hire is fully self drive from our Berkeley Square base. Browse the full Ferrari hire fleet in London and the UK, or visit the Starr Luxury Cars homepage for the complete range.

Ferrari 296 GTB hire London: what the hybrid system actually changes

Most hybrid supercars use the electric motor as a performance supplement at high speed. The 296 GTB uses it differently. The electric motor sits between the V6 and the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox and is designed to eliminate the response lag that twin-turbo engines produce at low revs in city driving. In London, from a standing start on the King’s Road or pulling out of a junction in Mayfair, the 296 GTB responds with the immediacy of a naturally aspirated car. Above 3,000 rpm, the twin turbos take over completely and the V6 builds to 8,000 rpm in a way that sounds and feels far closer to a V8 than a six-cylinder should.

The seven driving modes cover a full electric range for short distances, a hybrid comfort setting for city driving, and a performance setting that prioritises combustion output for open roads. For Ferrari hire in London that genuinely works in traffic as well as it does on the A3 south toward the Surrey Hills, the 296 GTB is the most resolved option currently in the fleet.

The 296 GTB versus the Roma: which Ferrari hire suits London better

Clients who ask this question are usually choosing between character and convenience. The Ferrari Roma hire is a front-engined grand tourer quieter, more elegant in appearance, better suited to occasions where the car needs to look at home parked outside a venue. The 296 GTB is a mid-engine performance car with a lower roofline, a more aggressive stance, and a powertrain that is visibly more contemporary. In Mayfair and Knightsbridge, both turn heads. On the road south of London, the 296 GTB is the faster and more involving drive of the two by a significant margin.

For the open-top version of the same car, the Ferrari 296 GTS hire is available with the same hybrid powertrain and a retractable hardtop. For the V12 alternative at the top of the Ferrari range, the Ferrari 812 Superfast hire is in the fleet. For broader supercar comparisons, the performance car hire UK page covers Lamborghini hire London and McLaren hire.

Ferrari 296 GTB hire requirements and UK delivery

To self drive hire the Ferrari 296 GTB with Starr Luxury Cars you will need a full UK or EU driving licence held for a minimum of three years, be aged 28 or over, and have a clean driving record. A security deposit is charged at collection and refunded in full within five working days of return with no damage. Comprehensive insurance is included. Driving licence, proof of address, and photo ID required at collection. Standard packages include 100 miles per day with additional mileage available to pre-purchase.

We deliver across London and the UK including Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, and Birmingham, and to private airports including Farnborough and Biggin Hill. We check competitor rates daily and guarantee the lowest price on Ferrari 296 GTB hire in London and the UK. If you find it cheaper elsewhere and we cannot match it, we will give you 10 per cent off your next booking.

Call +44 203 600 1631 or email sales@starrluxurycars.com to confirm availability and same-day delivery across London.