Buying or long-term rental: why more drivers choose to rent

For a long time the rule was that a car is something you buy and keep. Today more and more drivers are checking whether that calculation still adds up.

The cost of a car does not end with the showroom invoice. It also includes depreciation, maintenance, an uncertain resale and the time you devote to all of it.

What you really pay when you own a car

The biggest cost of ownership often does not appear on any statement: it is the value the car loses year after year. On top of that come registration, insurance, servicing, tyres and repairs that are hard to predict.

Added together, these costs become a permanent item in the household or company budget. The money spent on the purchase stays tied up in the vehicle, and you cannot use it for anything else. When the time comes to sell, the price depends on the market, the mileage and the condition of the car, and that is hard to plan for in advance.

Why drivers are switching to rental

More and more people would rather pay for use than for ownership. Instead of tying up capital in one vehicle, they pay for what they actually use. With cars, this brings several clear advantages:

• one known monthly cost
• no large upfront investment
• no depreciation risk and no resale worries
• a rental period that fits your plans
• servicing, registration and insurance included in the price

What rental with Wayport Rentals includes

Wayport Rentals offers long-term rental of premium vehicles for 6, 12, 24 or 36 months and longer. The monthly price includes servicing and maintenance, registration, comprehensive and third-party insurance, seasonal tyres and vehicle preparation.

If anything comes up, technical support is available 7 days a week. We prepare the quote for the vehicle and period you choose, so from the first day you know exactly what you are paying.

Vehicles on offer

For long-term rental we offer two models: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Sprinter Maybach (5+1). Both are premium vehicles with modern comfort and safety equipment.

Every vehicle is prepared before handover, and we take care of servicing and seasonal tyres. That way the car is always in the condition you expect from a premium vehicle.

In short

With long-term rental you drive a premium car without a large upfront investment and without the obligations of ownership. Your money is not tied up in the vehicle, and you do not have to organise servicing, registration or tyres yourself.

You pay one monthly amount, and servicing, registration, insurance and seasonal tyres are already included in it.

If you are thinking about your next car, compare buying with long-term rental. Request a quote from Wayport Rentals and you will receive the monthly price and terms for the vehicle and period that suit you.