• Porsche Drive: reviews, costs & competitors

About Porsche Drive

Porsche Drive is a Porsche-run subscription service that allows customers access to the most recent models in the Porsche fleet. There are several price brackets depending on the length of commitment you sign up to, with the service being currently available in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Diego.

As befits the reputation of the brand, Porsche Drive is designed to be a premium subscription service, with high-spec vehicles, a private concierge and no flip limits if you choose the multi-vehicle subscription and stay within the mileage limits. While the maximum mileage is quite high coapared with its competitors, there is a strict rate for excess mileage. You must be over 21 and have a clean driving record to qualify, as well as passing Porsche Drive’s credit check.

How it works

Porsche Drive customers must be in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix or San Diego and over the age of 21. You must have a clean driver record to qualify.

Complete the sign-up and application process. Porsche Drive will then perform the standard driver and credit checks.
Choose from the package options and pick a vehicle or ask the Porsche representative to pick for you based on your needs.
Allow some time for the first delivery, as the concierge will want to take you through paperwork. This isn’t necessary for subsequent subscriptions.
You can keep the car as long as you like, although Porsche may recall after a few months for standard checks and valeting and provide another similar vehicle.
To flip during a month, contact your concierge. More notice is better, with the shortest time being 24 hours, and there is no limit to the amount of times you can flip if you are subscribed to the multi-vehicle pricing tier.

Cost and fees

Porsche Drive take a $595 non-refundable joining fee (unless you choose the single vehicle, three-month term, in which case this is waived) and the first month’s subscription up front. Customers have several choices:

Single (1 and 3-month) Subscriptions: Monthly fee from $1500 to $2600 dependent on model chosen
Multi-Vehicle Subscription: $2100 or $3100 per month
Porsche Drive Rental: 1-3 days or 4+ days, from $245 to $395 per day

The excess mileage charge is $1 per mile and there is a $1 million liability insurance policy in place, with $1000 deductible for drivers.

Brands and models

The current vehicles available for Porsche Drive and Porsche Drive Rental are: Macan, 718 Cayman, 718 Boxster, Cayenne, Panamera, 911.

Notice periods

The Porsche subscription is month to month for the multi-vehicle and for the stated period for other subscriptions and the rental service.

What’s special about Porsche Drive?

The obvious: all the cars are Porsches. Often considered the ultimate in driving experience, the access to a range of new models and the combined concierge service will attract high-end customers who want to travel in style. All cars are from the latest range and come fully detailed, with high mileage limits and unlimited flips, meaning that for the enthusiast, Porsche Drive is possibly the most premium subscription service available in the US.

There is also good coverage for the service, with availability in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Diego.

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Conclusion

Porsche Drive offer a range of luxury vehicles to the high-end market, with the most expensive subscription tier at $3100 per month. For those who can afford it though, this is the height of subscription luxury, with the ability to rent a 911 a real eye-catching draw.

Unlimited flipping is an extra bonus for multi-vehicle subscribers. But beware: the $1 per mile cost for exceeding the contracted 2000 miles per month is certainly punitive. Outside of that though, the joining fee, insurance coverage and service is in line with other premium subscription companies that are tied to large car firms – BMW and Audi, for example.