1 September 2026
They wear the same four rings, but the Audi RS3 and the Audi R8 Spyder are built for completely different days. One is the everyday performance hero you could genuinely live with; the other is an open-top V10 supercar for a headline occasion. If you're deciding which Audi to hire, here's how the two compare — and which is right for you.
The Audi RS3 — the everyday hero
The RS3 has earned genuine cult status, and it's all down to that turbocharged five-cylinder engine — an off-beat, addictive soundtrack you'll find yourself chasing on every slip road. It's a compact five-door Sportback, so it seats five and swallows a weekend's luggage, yet it's devastatingly quick and grips hard thanks to quattro all-wheel drive.
It's the ideal choice for a spirited weekend, a birthday treat or a first taste of serious performance without the theatre. If you want thrills you can use every day, the RS3 is hard to beat — and it's one of the most-requested cars we offer.
The Audi R8 Spyder — the supercar step up
The R8 Spyder is a genuine supercar. Behind the seats sits a naturally aspirated 5.2-litre V10 that transforms an ordinary route into an occasion, while quattro all-wheel drive keeps all that performance approachable and confidence-inspiring. Drop the roof and the character changes entirely — this is a car built to be seen and heard.
With two seats and real presence, the R8 Spyder is the car for a landmark celebration, a proposal, a photoshoot or a music video. Hire starts from £700 per day, and the minimum age is 25.
Which should you choose?
Choose the RS3 if you want usable, everyday thrills, space for the group and a car you could drive all weekend. Choose the R8 Spyder when the occasion calls for a genuine headline supercar and open-top drama. If you're still unsure, tell us how you plan to use the car and we'll recommend the right one.
Cost and the essentials
Both are self-drive, so the day is entirely yours. The R8 Spyder starts from £700 per day with weekend and weekly rates available; the RS3 is quoted on enquiry with the same clear daily, weekend and weekly structure. Requirements such as minimum age, licence and a refundable deposit are confirmed when you enquire, and both can be collected in Birmingham or delivered nationwide.
Book your Audi
Whichever way you lean, message us with your dates and we'll confirm availability. Whether it's a spirited weekend in the RS3 or a headline day in the R8 Spyder, we'll make it effortless.
