- Research confirms that driving an open-top convertible enhances mood
- Convertible car hire through Turo available from just £37 per day*
As winter lingers and the countdown to spring continues, Turo has revealed the top convertibles in the UK for those seeking an instant mood boost. With February frequently ranking as the most depressing month of the year**, open-top driving offers a refreshing way to shake off the seasonal blues.
A 2023 study conducted by Cranfield University and FIAT* concluded that driving a convertible with the roof down “can significantly improve motorists’ mood and performance,” with all participants experiencing a noticeable uplift in happiness compared to driving with the roof up.
To help drivers experience this boost firsthand, Turo provides access to a range of stylish convertibles, including BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, and FIAT cabriolets, starting at £37 per day*. Those looking for a truly special drive can also opt for the Porsche 911 Targa 4.
Budget thrills
For those looking for an exciting drive on a budget, Turo hosts options including the
FIAT 500C, which is available from just £37 a day*. This includes an Automatic gearbox and Bluetooth and AUX connectivity to blast your favourite driving tunes while you go. A great first step for convertible rental.
The
Mini Roadster is another option in this price range, for drivers looking to channel their inner Johnny English on their drive, available from £38 a day*, complete with Air Conditioning to keep you warm in the February chill.
Mid-range Motors
For those looking for an upgrade to the speed and looks of their convertible rental, the
BMW Z4 is hard to look past at a price from just £63 a day*. This model includes heated seats and boasts 194 horsepower.
Alongside the BMW is the
Mercedes-Benz E Class, perfect for the transition from city to winding roads, from just £83 a day*. The model also includes a high quality Burmester sound system, perfect for audiophiles looking to overpower the wind roar of top-down driving.
High-end fun
At the upper end of the exclusivity scale is the
Porsche 911 Targa 4, available from £208 a day,* this 365 horsepower thoroughbred will take you from 0-60 in just 4.3 seconds, offering the pinnacle of wind swept driving. It includes heated seats, and all the other modern conveniences to help make any trip comfortable and thrilling, even on an otherwise cold and depressing February day.
Rory Brimmer, Director at car sharing marketplace Turo, commented:
“Driving under a crisp blue sky with the roof down is one of the most pleasurable things you can do as a driver, and we want to emphasise that this is not just something reserved for summer or even owners of convertibles. The research around top-down driving reveals what many of us know, that the simple act of having the wind rushing through your hair makes driving much more enjoyable, which is why we want to make this experience available to everyone, all year round.
Car sharing is a fantastic way for the owners of cars such as this to top up their income and share the cars they love with other enthusiasts when they aren’t using them. There is a wide range of options on the
Turo platform, from the exclusive to the accessible, from the sensible to the showstopping. Best of all there’s no need to wait around at a rental desk or trek all the way out to an airport to pick up your car.”
