Luxury cars and vocal customer base should go hand in hand. When a manufacturer produces a truly wonderful piece of machinery and brings it market, a big following in the luxury car community shall quickly follow. Yet, even among the giants of the luxury automobile industry there are those who truly standout for their great cars they’ve built; and the great fans they’ve won.

Read on to learn about 5 of the best luxury car models from around the world, and also the best places for luxury car rental around the world for some great weekend fun or holiday driving.

Ferrari (USA)

Ferrari is legendary for the quality of their vehicles. While their history is immense and grand – with famed models such as the 250GTO, Daytona and Dino – so too is their future given when you look at the F12berlinetta. With a 6.3litre V12 engine and 7-speed semi-automatic gearbox (operated by gearshifts on the steering wheel) this ‘modern classic’ from Maranello has won a huge following among luxury car enthusiasts for its brutish power and racers setup. It confirmed once more that Ferrari remains a leader in glamour, design and the ‘pure driving’ experience. If you’re seeking ‘pure driving’ where better to rent a Ferrari than in Los Angeles, USA? Rent a F12 and go cruising Sunset Boulevard or head out of town and travel the Pacific Coast Highway down to Mexico!

Lamborghini (UK)

Just like its fellow Italian manufacturer Ferrari, Lamborghini has carved out a premiere place in the luxury car market since its foundation in 1963. When it comes to sports car hire many enthusiasts find it difficult to pick between a Ferrari and a Lamborghini, so renting a Huracán LP610-4 Spyder when you’re next in the UK is a must-do. Released in 2014 the LP610-4 has garnered immense affection and rave reviews from its owners, pointing to its streamlined V10 engine and all-wheel-drive that offers great traction control and surface grip gear by gear. Travel from London through Wales and Scotland in many historic locales while experiencing the cutting edge modernity in the LP610-4 and it shall be a trip you never forget.

Land Rover (Paris)

This British 4WD company enjoys a storied reputation around the world for its vehicles, and  renting a Range Rover Vogue SE in Paris will help you see why. Designed to balance between easy city driving and the most difficult of off road terrain, the Vogue SE features a 3.0-litre diesel V6 engine, full aluminum body and eight speed automatic gearbox. This model has ushered in a whole new generation of Land Rover fans as hikers now have a vehicle they can use on weekdays as well as weekends, and city residents can now easily go off road hiking whenever they wish with just one vehicle. Offering you the chance to explore the cosmopolitan City of Lights as well as the many famed wine locales – and even Tour De France routes – all among the wider French countryside.

BMW (Geneva)

Rent a BMW in Geneva and you’ll experience the best of both worlds. By travelling in a 2015 BMW i8 you shall experience the very latest in design with an electro-hybrid racer that brings together old world craftsmanship with cutting edge technology with a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine and 368 HP even the most seasoned of BMW enthusiasts have found something new to love in this beautiful hybrid. A renowned financial centre of Europe, Geneva features gorgeous cobblestone streets in town and wonderful alpine mountains just outside of the city to truly enjoy one of the great touring cars of the world.

Rolls Royce (Dubai)

This British company enjoys a storied reputation around the world for the luxury and elegance of its vehicles. Renting a Phantom Rolls Royce in Dubai offers you the chance to see one of the great capitals of the Middle East in one of the great cars of the modern world that has enjoyed a strong following in the luxury car community. With a 6.7 litre V12 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission, the Phantom is a vehicle you can use to cruise slowly along the Dubai marina and take outside city limits for some free flowing highway driving. In sum, the Phantom is an outstanding union of luxury and high speed capacity all in one vehicle.