Porsche 718 Boxster S Hire UK: Mid-Engine Open-Top Self-Drive

Hire a Porsche 718 Boxster S in the UK

The Porsche 718 Boxster S is the purest driving experience in the Starr Porsche fleet. Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, open-top and 345bhp from a 2.5-litre flat-four turbo — it weighs around 1,360kg and reaches 60mph in 4.4 seconds with the PDK. The Boxster’s layout is the key thing: placing the engine directly behind the seats and ahead of the rear axle gives it a weight distribution that no front-engine or rear-engine sports car can match. Turn-in is immediate, the car pivots around you rather than ahead of you, and the throttle mid-corner has a predictable, confidence-building effect. If you want to understand why Porsche has a reputation for handling, this is the car that explains it most clearly.

Boxster S vs Cayman S — Which One?

Both the 718 Boxster S and the 718 Cayman S use the same 2.5-litre flat-four producing 345bhp, the same mid-engine layout and the same PDK gearbox. The difference is the roof. The Boxster is a roadster with a fabric soft-top that folds electrically in around 9 seconds. The Cayman is a fixed-roof coupe with a slightly stiffer chassis. The Cayman is marginally more track-focused; the Boxster is the one for open-air summer driving on UK roads. For most hirers the Boxster is the more enjoyable choice — the mid-engine layout means it handles just as sharply as the Cayman even without the coupe’s added rigidity.

The Porsche 718 Boxster S on UK Roads

The Boxster S is genuinely one of the best cars for a UK road trip. It is short enough (4,379mm) to fit in tight parking spaces, light enough to feel alive on a B-road, and refined enough on the motorway to cover distance without fatigue. The fabric roof seals completely and creates very little wind noise at speed. The front luggage compartment provides reasonable storage for a weekend bag — the mid-engine layout means there is no traditional boot at the rear, but there is a small storage area behind the seats. Drive it through the Peak District from Manchester, along the A9 from Edinburgh or on the coastal roads of Cornwall and it will reward every mile.

UK Airport Delivery for Your Boxster S Hire

We deliver your Porsche 718 Boxster S to London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Farnborough. The Boxster’s compact dimensions make it one of the easiest cars to collect at a terminal. UK-wide delivery to any address on request.

Porsche 718 Boxster S Self-Drive Hire Requirements

To hire the Porsche 718 Boxster S with Starr Luxury Cars you will need a full UK or EU driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years, no more than 6 penalty points, and be at least 25 years of age. A refundable security deposit is required at the time of booking. Standard packages include 100 miles per day — additional mileage can be pre-purchased at the time of booking.