I never personally booked with Civilised Car Hire — I simply paid the invoice for a photographer I hired. Yet when their vehicle picked up a PCN in the City of London, I’ve been left holding the... See more
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Best car rental business in London for both work and pleasure. Civilised make the booking experience a breeze - so refreshing to actually speak to a person rather than have to fill in an automated for... See more
Civilised are second to none with amazing customer service, great drivers and an impeccable fleet of vehicles. I can always rely on them to deliver above and beyond the call of duty, 24/7 .….and i... See more
Wow! What a lovely change to come across a hire company that actually cares about their customers! Excellent, friendly, helpful, professional and extremely easy to deal with. I couldn't recommend... See more
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The Civilised Car Hire Company provide personal and flexible transport solutions at competitive rates. We provide short and long term car hire, leasing-to-order, 4x4's, luxury cars of all makes, supercars, people carriers, vans, VIP services, chauffeur services, driver's by the hour/day/week and secure car storage in Central London. Being an established brand within the media, we are able to find specialist vehicles for all media requirements. We've also got the biggest selection of premium Splitter Vans in Europe. Call us for a quote now on 0207 738 7788 or email operations@londoncarhire.com# "Civilised Car Hire: Big enough to handle it, small enough to care".
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Unit 3, 117-119 Denmark Road, SE5 9LB, London, United Kingdom
- 0207 738 7788
- operations@londoncarhire.com
- www.londoncarhire.com
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Great vehicles
Great vehicles. great service, great people. We've been renting from Civilised for years and would recommend them to anyone (and often do!) Cheers
Best of the Best!
I've been hiring vehicles from Civilised for the best part of 10 years for touring the UK and Europe with my band and I really wouldn't consider using anyone else. These guys are awesome. Superb vehicles and superb service. I can't rate them highly enough
Steve
Power Quest
Thoroughly trustworthy and efficient!
Thoroughly trustworthy, efficient and reliable car hire company. I would recommend them not just to anyone but to everyone including my Mum! Keep up the good work Civilised.
Professional and efficient service
I needed a particular vintage car for a…
I needed a particular vintage car for a photoshoot, so I gave Civilised a call. They had great industry contacts, were friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. Cool - thumbs up..
Reliable and trustworthy
Amazing service, always reliable and always friendly staff. Couldn't fault them
I have been working with Civilised Cars for 16 years
We have been working with Civilised Cars for 16 years now for production services and private chauffeuring. No job is ever too much, they have the most exciting fleet in London and the service is second to none. I couldn't recommend more highly.
Jemima Hobson, Senior Agent
Art Partner
absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant. Can always rely on them to go above and beyond for anything you might need. The nicest, funniest and generally loveliest people to deal with. Their vehicles are in great condition and I can always trust that my clients will be comfortable and impressed. The drop off and pick up service is an extra bonus - Wouldn't use anyone else!
Ladies Day
Used Civilised for Ladies Day at Epsom. A fabulous friendly efficient service door to door which meant all we had to worry about were our hats! Thanks Civilised - you'll always be our favourite 🐎🐎🐎⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely reliable company
Absolutely reliable company. Great staff , highly reccomended. Booked them numerous times and always an absolute pleasure.
Civilised Car Company are the best
Civilised Car Company are the best. I will use them time after time. Proper nice people to do business with.
The Steve McQueen of car hire firms
The Steve McQueen of car hire firms.
In all honesty, of a weekend sometimes I find an excuse to hire from here, whenever I leave town it’s a no-brainer. They are ace. It’s good value, they have lovely cars, everyone’s friendly, there’s not much more to be said.
Game changer!
Great company and the best service you…
Great company and the best service you can expect. Highly recommended. Was a pleasure to meet you.
As a Tour Manager I need to know that…
As a Tour Manager I need to know that whatever vehicle I hire will be right for my clients as that reflects on my professionalism too.
There is an understanding for the work that I do which is necessary for the demands of a national touring schedule.
I have never had any problem with the vehicles I rent or the service I have been given and would therefore recommend Civilised highly.
Thank you Civilised for being so civilised
Very professional, friendly service and at the right price too. Civilised are the hire company to go to if you want a stress free experience.
The guys and gals at civilised ROCK
The guys and gals at civilised ROCK. Aside from the wide choice of vehicles they're just a lovely bunch of bods to work with. Can't speak highly enough
Best car hire company out there
Best car hire company out there! I've used so many prior to them, and they are by far the best to deal with. Great prices and amazing service.
I can honestly say I've never once been let down by their cars or by their service.
Would recommend to anyone looking to hire a vehicle.
Great vehicles from a great company !
Whenever I have need of a splitter I go to Civilised. People with less experience may say " but so and so are cheaper", well you get what you pay for and with Civilised I get a well maintained, really well equipped LEGAL splitter, not a conversion, for a really good price.
Great people to do business with.
Artistes I have carried in it have always been impressed .
They are a great drive !
Great service and choice - recommend to others
I have hired both vans and also chauffeured cars for talent from Civilised Cars over the years with different budgets. Their service is outstanding and I always recommend to others. They are professional, knowledgeable with a 'can do attitude' I wish more companies could take a leaf from their book!
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