Aura Car Hire and Autosmart are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Aura Car Hire has the lower minimum investment at £15,000, compared with £29,995 for Autosmart. Autosmart is the older brand, established in 1979. Autosmart operates the larger UK network with 200 outlets versus 5.
| Fact | Aura Car Hire | Autosmart |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | £15,000 | £29,995 |
| Founded | 2024 | 1979 |
| UK outlets | 5 | 200 |
| Training included | Yes | Yes |
| Financing | Third Party | Third Party |
Aura Car Hire is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £15,000 compared with £29,995 for Autosmart. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.
Autosmart is the older brand, established in 1979, while Aura Car Hire was founded in 2024.
Autosmart runs the larger UK network with 200 outlets compared with 5 for Aura Car Hire.
Aura Car Hire and Autosmart both include training for new franchisees.
Aura Car Hire financing: Third Party. Autosmart financing: Third Party. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.
