Economy, Comfort, or Business: Which Car Class to Choose for Rental
When a customer opens the catalog, they usually look at the photos and brand. But the cost of the trip, fuel consumption, trunk capacity, and even the deposit amount primarily depend on the car class. In this article, we break down the four main classes in our fleet, provide real prices, and explain which tasks each is best suited for.
Economy Class: from $18 per day
Economy includes Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Polo, and Renault Logan. Engines range from 1.4 to 1.6 liters, automatic transmission, fuel consumption of 6–7 liters per 100 km in the city. For rentals of 1–3 days, the price is $30–35, and for long-term rentals of 26 days or more, it drops to $18–22. Deposit is $200–300.
These cars are ideal for daily trips around Kyiv, business trips lasting a few days, or as a replacement vehicle during your own car’s repair. The 400-liter trunk fits two medium suitcases, and 300 km of driving per day is more than enough for a round trip to Bila Tserkva.
Comfort Class: $28–70 per day
Comfort class is the most popular category at Apex Rent Car. It includes BMW 5 Series and SUVs like the Range Rover Velar. These cars offer a more spacious interior, larger trunk, and SUVs feature higher seating and all-wheel drive. Fuel consumption remains moderate: 7–8 liters per 100 km in the city, 5.5–6.5 liters on the highway.
This is the optimal choice for family trips across Ukraine, journeys to the Carpathians or the seaside, and for those who drive a lot outside the city. The BMW 5 Series costs $110 for 4–9 days, Range Rover Velar $135, and for rentals of 26 days or more, prices drop to $75 and $85 respectively. Deposit is $400–600.
Business Class: $80–170 per day
BMW 5 Series, Mercedes E-Class, Audi A6, BMW X5, and Audi Q7 are cars for business meetings, partner transfers, and occasions when first impressions matter. Leather interiors, adaptive cruise control, premium sound systems, parking assistants. Deposit is $1000–1500, driver age from 25 years, driving experience at least 3 years.
Many corporate clients rent business class cars for a month or longer: the rate for rentals of 26 days or more is $80–110 per day, which is cheaper than maintaining your own executive car with a driver.
Exclusive: $120–450 per day
Mercedes G 63 AMG, Ford Mustang GT, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover. These cars are for weddings, photo shoots, anniversaries, or simply for the joy of driving. Deposit is $2000–3000, minimum driving experience of 3 years required, and for some models, rental is only available with a driver.
Quick Guide
- City, business trips, saving money — economy class ($18–35).
- Family, traveling across Ukraine, highway — comfort class, preferably an SUV ($28–70).
- Business meetings, partner pickups at the airport — business class ($80–170).
- Weddings, photo shoots, special occasions — exclusive ($120–450).
- Unsure? Call +38 096 886 9999, and a manager will help you choose a car based on your route and budget.
Conclusion
Choose the class based on your needs, not just the brand name. The difference between economy and comfort for a week’s rental is about $70, and between comfort and business it’s several hundred dollars. Spend on what you really need on the road, and save on the rest with promo code APEX10 for your first rental.
