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Thinking of becoming a private hire driver? We select seven of the best private hire cars for you to choose from and list out where to rent them.
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If you are considering whether you should be a private hire driver, selecting what car to drive can determine whether you make it, or break it.
How do you select the perfect car for yourself?
We can break it down into a couple of factors (ranked in order of importance)
1. Affordability (will you be able to cover the daily rent?)
2. Fuel efficiency (you want to do a maximum number of trips with a minimum number of petrol station visits)
3. Reliability (you do not want your car breaking down on you regularly)
4. Comfort (not the most important but, you don't want to be driving eight to 10 hours a day in discomfort. You'll burn out fast.
And that's the reason why these seven cars are popular with private hire drivers.
Mitsubishi Attrage
Fuel economy: 17km/L - 20km/L
Engine capacity: 1,193cc
Recommended for: drivers who want lower overheads and higher returns
Why you should rent one:
The Attrage is a city car that's not flashy or sporty, and you might even dare to call it 'a little boring' to be honest. It is one of the lowest-priced Japanese cars in the market right now (May 2020). Although it's not the most comfortable of cars in the market (especially for tall people), but it gets the job done efficiently with its 450L boot that is perfect for ferrying passengers with lots of luggage.
View all Mitsubishi Attrage for rent.
Mazda3
Fuel economy: 13km/L - 15km/L
Engine Capacity: 1,496cc
Recommended for: drivers who want to drive in style for less money
Why you should rent one:
The Mazda3 is easily one of the best-looking and affordable compact sedans on the roads right now. The current generation of Mazda3s has seen a significant improvement in terms of performance and comfort compared to previous generations. There's tons of space for everyone in the car to enjoy a comfortable ride from point A to B. Also, its start-stop technology can help drivers to save fuel (but can be mildly irritating). Opt for the Mazda3 hatchback if you think sedans are too mainstream.
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Honda Fit
Fuel economy: 16km/L - 18km/L
Engine Capacity: 1,317cc
Recommended for: drivers who want to be different and unique
Why you should rent one:
Ah, the Honda Fit. There's something about the sporty and sleek exterior that appeals to many. This hatchback is a lot more spacious than it looks and passengers will be able to sit in the fit comfortably, but there's a serious lack of boot space for bulky items like suitcases, for example. Also, I own a fit, and this excerpt might be a little biased. If you want better fuel economy, look at the Hybrid variant (which also means higher rental).
View all Honda Fit for rent.
Toyota Prius Hybrid
Fuel economy: 21km/L - 27km/L
Engine capacity: 1,497cc - 1,798cc
Recommended for: Drivers who want maximum trips for minimum fuel
Why you should rent one:
There must be an economically sound reason why some taxi companies choose the Toyota Prius. You can expect to have a quiet and peaceful drive with the Prius Hybrid. If you don't floor the accelerator, your passengers will feel like they're floating on the comfortable seats. It's a point-and-shoot car that comes with great handling and probably the closest thing you can get to a Camry. This car is also known as 'The King of Hybrids' due to its fantastic fuel efficiency, a full tank can last for over a thousand kilometres. But If you want a more exciting drive, then this car is not for you.
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