Jaguar E-Type Hire in the UK
Enzo Ferrari called it the most beautiful car ever made, and it remains Britain's definitive wedding and anniversary car. UK owners list Series 1, 2 and 3 E-Types, including roadsters, fixed-heads and 2+2s from 1962 to 1974, mostly chauffeured, with a few available for self-drive days.
Rent a carThe E-Type as an occasion car
The E-Type earns its place at weddings in a way few cars can: it's British, it's glamorous without being ostentatious, and its silhouette is recognised by every generation of guest. The UK pool spans the whole production run, from early Series 1 cars with covered headlights and usable Series 2s to V12 Series 3 roadsters whose extra cabin space actually suits a wedding dress far better than the snug six-cylinder cars. If rear seats matter (a parent, a photographer), look for a 2+2. Because these are private collectors' cars rather than fleet vehicles, condition tends to be genuinely high; many listings are concours or recently restored cars.
Chauffeured hire: how it works
Nearly every UK E-Type listing is chauffeur-driven, with hourly rates from around £180 and typical wedding packages of three to four hours. The owner arrives early, ribbons the car if you wish, drives the route you've agreed, and stays for photographs. E-Types are low cars with long doors, making them brilliant for photos; owners are practised at helping passengers in formal wear step in and out gracefully.
Self-drive E-Type days
A small number of owners offer self-drive from roughly £595 per day, usually to experienced drivers aged 30+ with a substantial refundable deposit. If a self-drive E-Type is the dream, plan ahead: with under twenty cars live nationally at any moment and only a few offered self-drive, the diary fills quickly in summer. A booking request costs nothing and confirms availability fastest.
Availability across the UK
London has the most listings, with cars also in Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester and Bedford. Owners regularly travel to venues within an hour or two of home for chauffeured bookings; send your venue and timings with your request and the owner will confirm coverage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does E-Type wedding hire cost?
Chauffeured E-Type hire starts around £180 per hour, and most weddings book a 3–4 hour package. The live listings below show each owner's current rate; prices are set by the owner, not a central fleet.
Roadster or coupé for a wedding?
Roadsters photograph beautifully and make hood-down arrivals possible; V12 Series 3 cars have the widest cabins and easiest access in a dress. Fixed-head coupés keep hair intact in bad weather. Many couples choose a roadster with the hood decision made on the morning.
Can I drive an E-Type myself?
A few UK owners offer self-drive to experienced drivers, typically aged 30+, with a deposit. Most listings are chauffeured only, with the owner driving. Filter by rental type on the search page to see the self-drive cars.
Do E-Types fit two passengers plus luggage?
Two-seaters take two adults and soft bags only. The 2+2 adds small rear seats suitable for children or short trips. For a wedding, couple-plus-photographer usually means booking a 2+2 or a second car.
What happens if it rains?
Roadster owners bring the hood and plan around showers; they know their cars and check forecasts obsessively. Coupés are unaffected. Discuss a wet-weather plan with the owner before the day; they'll have one.