Ferrari 458 Italia

If you hire a Ferrari 458 Italia you’ll be taking control of what BBC Top Gear called “one of the all-time greats”. This gorgeous Italian two-door vehicle definitely deserves the title supercar. The 4.5-liter V8 means the mid-engine sportster offers 0-60mph acceleration in around 3.4 seconds and a top speed just over 200mph. The Italia model is the sleek hard-top coupe version and is most certainly built for luxury.

Look out for its sophisticated race-bred features, like the active aerodynamics and a super-fast seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The driver will be faced with a steering wheel containing most of the main controls – just like in a Formula One car. A dial allows you to adjust throttle, gearbox and suspension settings to be tailored to your driving style and abilities.

The 458 is also one Ferrari’s prettiest ever designs, the aerodynamic body shape looks good from any angle, with gentle swopping curves and air-intakes. While the 458 is advertised as a 2+2, this is primarily a car designed for one person: the driver.