The Civilised Car Company Ltd Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Company details

  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. Bus and Coach Company
  3. Car Leasing Service

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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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Civilised Car Hire

Great service from Civilised Car Hire. I called at around 6pm to arrange a car and they were extremely helpful. They managed to organise everything quickly and had the car delivered by 9am the next morning. The whole process was smooth, efficient, and very professional. I would highly recommend this company, Wesley who delivered the car was equally as amazing too.

11 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for touring bands

Perfect for touring bands. We hired a 9 seater splitter van for a UK tour. It was so nice to drive over long distances, automatic, cruise control - Would recommend! Cheers Vek and the team for helping us organise

22 November 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs


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 bag.

For a year I’ve had to fight off enforcement for a van I do not own or drive. I’ve faced bailiffs at my door, demands for £515, and endless court forms.

This is one of the most irresponsible and unprofessional companies I’ve ever come across. They abandon customers and anyone linked to them when things go wrong.

6 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

slick, comfortable, look crispy on road and are amazing value

just took one of the vw splitters out on a UK run, from the south coast to glasgow and back again - brilliant - I love they are stealthy and able to easily get in and out of places a LWB merc can't go - slick, comfortable, look crispy on road and are amazing value.

I also love that the management and staff team are so supportive and helpful and they understand the stresses and problems that can arise when touring.

I will be booking the VW's for all Rhoda Dakars european shows this year :)

1 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had the pleasure of renting…

I recently had the pleasure of renting a car from Civilised Car Hire Company, and I must say that the entire process was fantastic from start to finish!

From the moment I made my reservation, the customer service was exceptional. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to assist with any questions I had. They provided clear information about the rental process, vehicle options, and pricing, which made it easy to select the perfect car for my needs.

Upon arrival, the check-in process was smooth and efficient. The vehicle was ready and waiting for me, and it was in pristine condition. I appreciated the thorough inspection and explanation of the car's features, which made me feel comfortable and confident on the road.

Returning the car was just as hassle-free. The team quickly processed the return, and I was on my way in no time. Overall, I was impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail at Civilised Car Hire Company.

I highly recommend them to anyone in need of a rental car. They truly make the experience enjoyable and stress-free!

2 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT EXPERIENCE

Was introduced to civilised by the guys I previously used for a car. Not knowing much about how they work I was cautious. That didn't last long , they are great. Toby and Brian were brilliant . Gave me all the information I needed, reasonably priced and more importantly efficient.
Communication through the whole process was 10/10.

Will be highly recommending them to all friends and family

7 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company

Good company, used them for business and personal. Toby and brian do a good job.
Special thanks to jonny also.

4 May 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sensational customer service

Sensational customer service, amazing choices of vehicle, and quite frankly the best car hire by miles.

Been using them for nearly 30 years and never had any issues. They're just the most friendly and helpful people.

18 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best By Far!

The Best By Far!
I've leased a really nice car from Civilised for 3 years (I'll keep the make and model private). The service has been excellent. The staff at Civilised have been considerate, flexible and first class throughout.

Can't recommend them highly enough. If you're looking to lease a car I would 100% recommend.

13 December 2023
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Reply from The Civilised Car Company Ltd

Thank you Alex for your kind words! Glad we could help and look forward to many more years of doing so.

Civilised

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been leasing and renting through…

I have been leasing and renting through Civilised for almost 5 years. Always had excellent service, either picking up from their facility or when meeting at the airport for pick up / drop off. Marwan

10 November 2023
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Reply from The Civilised Car Company Ltd

Thank you for the review Marwan. Its always a pleasure to do business with you. Look forward to seeing you again.

Civilised

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