Long-term car rental prices 2026 — what is the monthly fee for BMW, Mercedes, Audi and MINI?
How much does it cost to rent a brand-new premium car long-term today? Real monthly fees from our 61 rental models, by category — plus what the fee includes, how much the deposit is, and when it's a better deal than leasing.
In brief
Long-term rental of brand-new cars (0 km) with us starts from 842 €/month (excl. VAT), depending on the car with a limit of 2 000–4 000 km per month and a term of 6 months. Premium SUVs start at 1 110–1 200 €, business saloons and estates at 1 140–1 490 €, large SUVs at 1 790 €. Servicing, tax and tyres are included; the deposit is 2 000–10 000 € and is refunded. You will find the current fee of each model among our cars for rent.
Up-to-date prices for every model: on the long-term rental page you'll find every car available for rent, with real, up-to-date monthly fees and a long-term rental calculator — also by brand: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, electric cars.
For more and more individuals and companies, long-term rental is a better choice than buying: no down payment, no depreciation risk, and after six months you can even switch to a new model. But how much does long-term car rental actually cost per month? The prices below aren't estimates — they're the October 2026 fees of our own fleet, available to rent right now.
Monthly fees by category (net, from)
Small and compact cars
| Model | Monthly fee from |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | 842 € |
| Volkswagen Golf | 951 € |
| MINI Cooper | 978 € |
| BMW 1 Series | 1 060 € |
| Audi A3 Sportback (PHEV) | 1 250 € |
Premium SUVs
| Model | Monthly fee from |
|---|---|
| BMW X1 | 1 114 € |
| MINI Countryman | 1 114 € |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB | 1 141 € |
| Audi Q3 Sportback | 1 141 € |
| BMW X3 | 1 196 € |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | 1 196 € |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 1 250 € |
Business saloons and estates
| Model | Monthly fee from |
|---|---|
| BMW 3 Saloon | 1 141 € |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 1 196 € |
| BMW 5 Series Touring | 1 304 € |
| BMW 5 Series saloon | 1 359 € |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 1 359 € |
| Audi A6 Avant | 1 495 € |
Large SUVs
| Model | Monthly fee from |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg | 1 386 € |
| BMW X5 | 1 793 € |
| BMW X6 | 1 793 € |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 1 793 € |
Electric cars
| Model | Monthly fee from |
|---|---|
| Kia EV2 | 897 € |
| Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer | 1 114 € |
| Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron | 1 196 € |
| Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron | 1 359 € |
| Audi A6 Avant e-tron | 1 440 € |
Prices are net monthly fees, depending on the car with a limit of 2 000–4 000 km per month and a term of 6 months. The exact fee also depends on the version, colour and package.
What does the long-term rental fee include?
- A brand-new car with 0 km on the clock — not a used fleet car.
- Servicing and maintenance, tax, and a set of summer and winter tyres.
- 2 000–4 000 km per month mileage allowance — depending on the car; plenty for most drivers, and the allowance is pooled over the whole rental period.
- A one-off, refundable deposit of 2 000–10 000 €, depending on the model.
Fuel or charging is paid by the renter. You'll find the detailed terms on the rental terms and deposit page, and the process on the rental process page.
Example: BMW X3 for 6 months
| Monthly fee from | 1 196 € (excl. VAT) |
| Total for 6 months | 7 174 € (excl. VAT) |
| Deposit (refundable) | 2 000–10 000 € depending on the model |
| Servicing, tax, tyres | included |
| Depreciation, hassle of selling | no |
If you bought the same car, it would usually lose several thousand euros in value within six months — and you would also have to pay the purchase price in one go or through leasing.
Long-term rental, operating lease or buying?
| Long-term rental | Operating lease | Buying | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | from 6 months | typically 3–4 years | — |
| Down payment | none, just a refundable deposit | often yes | full purchase price |
| Depreciation risk | no | none / partly | full |
| Service, tyres | included | depends on the scheme | extra cost |
| Who is it ideal for? | those who want flexibility | fleets, for the long term | those who keep their car for a long time |
We've compared the options in detail from a company perspective in our article company car: operating lease or long-term rental; the general benefits are summarised in our long-term car rental guide. If you'd still rather own the car, check out the lease calculator.
FAQ
How much does long-term rental of a premium car cost in 2026?
At CarAdvance the net monthly fee for new cars starts from 842 €/month (VW Polo), the premium mid-size class (BMW X1, Mercedes GLB, Audi Q3 Sportback) costs 410–1 141 €/month, large SUVs (BMW X5, Mercedes GLE) from 1 793 €/month. Prices apply per car for a limit of 2 000–4 000 km per month and a period of 6 months.
What does the monthly fee include?
Servicing, tax and the summer/winter tyre set. Fuel or charging is paid by the renter. The exact terms (e.g. insurance, excess) are set out in the rental terms and your individual quote.
How much is the deposit?
A one-off, refundable deposit of 2 000 € to 10 000 €, depending on the model. If there's no damage, it's refunded in full at the end of the rental.
What is the minimum rental period?
The monthly fees shown apply to a 6-month term — a much shorter commitment than the usual 3–4 years of an operating lease.
Can I rent as a company?
Yes. Monthly fees are net prices; as a company, you can book the rental fee as an expense. Check VAT deductibility with your accountant.
Prices are indicative net monthly fees as of October 2026; you can see current fees and availability on our cars available for rent page.
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