smallcarBIGCITY

smallcarBIGCITY We LOVE London & classic cars. Mini Cooper hire for the quirky & inquisitive. Part of the DriveShare Family

What we do...

Classic Mini Cooper Hire in London for event companies, travel operators, advertising agencies and distinguished private travelers. Services we offer...

Bespoke Sightseeing Experiences (3 pax per Mini)
Treasure Hunts and Corporate Entertainment (Max 100 pax)
Advertising Solutions
Props for Television and Film
Wedding Car Hire

Why we do it...

We believe that visitors to London

should feel like locals. We have restored a fleet of classic Mini Coopers and trained a team of passionate local Londoners to show you this great city from a different perspective. on Twitter to find out more. Our reputation...

35,000 happy customers and counting
Voted one of the best things to do by TripAdvisor
New Business of the Year in 2010
Mentored with Richard Branson and Peter Jones. Listed the No.1 Greatest Thing To Do In London by Time Out Magazine
Previous Clients include: Aston Martin, BMW MINI, Google, Vodaphone, Virgin, Start Up Britain, Seven Hills, Clarks, Lloyds of London, Wedgewood, Conde Nast Travel, Ovation Travel, American Express, Browns, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, Savoy

What we charge...

£119 per car per hour inc VAT (£40 per person per hour)

Hands on the wheel.A smile that says it all.A classic Mini, a stretch of open road ahead, and the sort of drive that ten...
29/04/2026

Hands on the wheel.

A smile that says it all.

A classic Mini, a stretch of open road ahead, and the sort of drive that tends to stay with you.

Some journeys are simply more enjoyable than others.

24/04/2026

Three places, right in the middle of London. and still somehow overlooked.

Quiet gardens, covered markets, and corners you wouldn’t find unless you knew where to look.

London tends to reward a bit of curiosity.

Three icons in one shot. Jules, our classic 1974 Mini Innocenti that started it all, the formidable Tower Bridge and eve...
22/04/2026

Three icons in one shot. Jules, our classic 1974 Mini Innocenti that started it all, the formidable Tower Bridge and even one of only 1300 surviving gas lamps, flickering in the background.

21/04/2026

Five pubs worth knowing.

From tucked-away corners in Belgravia to lively spots by the market, each one with its own character and a story or two behind the bar.

No rush. Just a proper pint in the right place.

Roupell Street, SE1.A late Georgian gem hiding in plain sight. It has survived fire, war, railways and redevelopment. A ...
17/04/2026

Roupell Street, SE1.

A late Georgian gem hiding in plain sight. It has survived fire, war, railways and redevelopment. A perfectly preserved slice of 19th-century London, so much so that it regularly appears on screen in Call the Midwife, Legend and Doctor Who.

We take you to the places that are not in the guidebooks. That's where the good stuff is.

It is all about showing London off from a different perspective. Large windows surround the Mini, and each of our cars h...
15/04/2026

It is all about showing London off from a different perspective. Large windows surround the Mini, and each of our cars has a full-length panoramic sunroof so you can take in the view of landmarks big and small.

13/04/2026

The Mini Cooper is one of the most iconic cars in the world.

Designed in 1959 as a small, fuel efficient family car by Sir Alec Issigonis it was picked up for its lively handling by John Cooper who created the iconic Mini Cooper S.

Never has a car embodied the famous words penned by William Shakespeare "Though she be but little, she is fierce"

Every year smallcarBIGCITY supports the wonderful charities at The London Landmarks Half marathon.Best of luck to everyo...
11/04/2026

Every year smallcarBIGCITY supports the wonderful charities at The London Landmarks Half marathon.

Best of luck to everyone running past some of London's most iconic sights tomorrow!

We will be cheering you on from Northumberland Avenue ready to follow the last runners over the finish line.

10/04/2026

Central London in 12 seconds.

From The Shard to St Paul's Cathedral, past Buckingham Palace and under the watchful eye of Elizabeth Tower.

No crowded tubes.

No rushing about.

Just open-top driving, a charming guide, and London being its gorgeous self.

Is this the best way to see the city? We think so!

British Racing Green or White?One blends into London rather nicely.The other stands out just enough.Either way, not a ba...
08/04/2026

British Racing Green or White?

One blends into London rather nicely.

The other stands out just enough.

Either way, not a bad choice to be making.

Let us know in the comments which you'd choose. Lillibet (Green) or Ada ( White)

Tucked away in WC1 is the old Horse Hospital, a reminder of when London ran on hooves rather than engines.Built in the l...
06/04/2026

Tucked away in WC1 is the old Horse Hospital, a reminder of when London ran on hooves rather than engines.

Built in the late 18th century to care for working horses, it’s one of those places the city has quietly carried forward.

These days the horses are gone, but the setting hasn’t lost its charm.

Rather fitting, really.

Bonnet up.A bit of tinkering before the day begins.Keeping a classic Mini on the road isn’t just about driving it.It’s a...
03/04/2026

Bonnet up.
A bit of tinkering before the day begins.

Keeping a classic Mini on the road isn’t just about driving it.
It’s about knowing it, looking after it, and giving it the attention it deserves.

Because London runs better when Classic Minis do too.

Address

8 Northumberland Avenue
London
WC2N5BY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442078396737

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