Contract Hire
Contract Hire: Fixed-Term Vehicle Leasing Beyond 18 Months
Contract hire is the longer-term counterpart to short-term leasing on this hub: a fixed monthly rental agreed for a multi-year term, typically 2, 3 or 4 years, rather than the 5-to-18-month agreements our short-term leasing partners specialise in. All five of our partners can broker 2/3/4 year car and van contract hire alongside their short-term products, and we also work with findacarlease.co.uk to widen the search across independent leasing brokers and funders.
Contract hire suits drivers and businesses who've already decided they want a particular vehicle for the long term and would rather have a fixed, predictable monthly cost than buy outright.
Why choose contract hire?
Lower monthly cost
Spreading the cost over a longer term typically brings the monthly rental down compared with an equivalent short-term agreement.
Fixed for the full term
Your rate is agreed upfront and doesn't change for the length of the contract.
New vehicle, simple handback
At the end of the term you simply hand the vehicle back, subject to fair wear and tear.
Brokered by all five partners
Every partner in our network can broker 2, 3 or 4 year car and van contract hire alongside their short-term products.
How it works
- Tell us what you need. Use the Vehicle Finder tool below or browse partner options directly.
- Compare partner options. See which of our partners cover your requirements and preferred term.
- Go to the partner to book. Every agreement is arranged and fulfilled directly with the partner company.
- Drive away. Insurance, servicing and maintenance are handled per the partner's own terms.
Partners offering contract hire
Contract Hire agreements referenced on this page are provided directly by these partner companies.
Cocoon Vehicles Ltd
Flexible car and van subscriptions with a live showroom of ready-to-drive vehicles. Cocoon Vehicles also powers the Vehicle Finder tool on this site.
Visit Cocoon Vehicles Ltd →Flexigo Cars
Flexible short-term car rental and subscription plans built around changeable schedules.
Visit Flexigo Cars →Drive Car Flex
Short-to-medium term car leasing with no long-term commitment required.
Visit Drive Car Flex →Londons Short-Term Cars
Short-term car rental specialists focused on Greater London and the South East.
Visit Londons Short-Term Cars →Short-Term-Leasing Ltd
Short-term vehicle leasing from one month upward, for personal and business drivers.
Visit Short-Term-Leasing Ltd →FAQs: Contract Hire
How long is a typical contract hire agreement?
Contract hire agreements are usually 2, 3 or 4 years, considerably longer than the 5-to-18-month terms of our Short-Term Leasing page.
Is contract hire cheaper than short-term leasing?
Per month, often yes – the cost is spread over a longer commitment. If you don't yet know you need a vehicle for that long, our Short-Term Leasing page may be a better starting point.
Can I end a contract hire agreement early?
Early termination is usually possible but can carry charges – always check the specific partner's terms before signing.
Do all of your partners offer contract hire?
Yes – all five of our partners can broker 2, 3 and 4 year car and van contract hire alongside their short-term subscriptions and leasing products.
What is findacarlease.co.uk?
It's an independent car and van leasing broker we work with, matching your enquiry to relevant dealers and funders across the wider leasing market – a useful option if you want to compare beyond our five core partners.