The short version: The McLaren 720S rents for $1,595 per day at Monarc VIP. You get 710 HP from a twin-turbo V8, a 2.7-second sprint to 60, dihedral doors that look like nothing else on the road, and a car built by an actual Formula 1 team. I have managed this fleet for years and driven every car in it hundreds of times. The 720S is the one that car people ask for by name. Not "I want a supercar" or "what's the flashiest thing you have" -- they say "I want the McLaren." That tells you everything about who this car is for and why it exists.
This is not a press release. This is what it actually feels like to pick up, drive, and live with a McLaren 720S on the streets of Miami.
First Impressions: The 720S Up Close
The first thing you notice is how low it sits. Every supercar is low, but the 720S is genuinely startling. The roofline barely clears your hip. The whole car looks like it has been pressed into the ground by an invisible hand. The carbon fiber body panels have this organic, almost insectoid quality to them -- deep sculpted channels running along the sides, air intakes that look like they were designed in a wind tunnel (because they were), and a front end with no traditional grille. Just a narrow slit and those piercing headlights. It looks alien. Not aggressive the way a Lamborghini is aggressive. Purposeful. Like every surface is there because the aerodynamics demanded it.
Then you open the doors. This is the moment every renter stops and stares. McLaren's dihedral doors do not swing up like Lamborghini scissors. They do not swing out like a normal car. They swing up AND outward simultaneously on a compound hinge, sweeping forward in this dramatic arc that clears the sill completely. The motion is theatrical in a way that photographs cannot capture. You have to see the hinge articulate in person to understand why McLaren bothered engineering a completely unique door mechanism. It is slower than opening a normal door. It is more complicated. And it is worth every extra second because the visual effect stops people in their tracks. I have watched tourists on Ocean Drive physically change direction to walk toward a 720S with its doors up. That does not happen with any other car in the fleet.
Climb in -- which requires a specific technique of sitting on the sill and swinging your legs in -- and the cockpit is something else entirely. The dashboard is minimal to the point of feeling spartan. There is a small central screen, a thin instrument cluster, and not much else. No massive infotainment screens, no banks of buttons. McLaren stripped out anything that does not serve the driver. The steering wheel is small and uncluttered. The seats are carbon fiber-backed shells that hold you tight without being punishing. And then you notice the glass panels.
The 720S has glazed C-pillars -- transparent panels built into the roof structure behind your head. In most supercars, rearward visibility is a suggestion. In the 720S, you can actually see out. You can see the car next to you at a merge. You can see the motorcycle behind you. It is a small detail that reveals how McLaren thinks about engineering: even the blind spots got optimized.
Behind the Wheel: How the McLaren 720S Actually Drives
I am going to say something that might sound like hyperbole but is not: the McLaren 720S is the most complete driver's car I have ever sat in. Not the loudest. Not the most dramatic. The most complete.
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 sits behind your head and makes 710 horsepower. That number puts it within 20 HP of the Lamborghini Aventador's V12, but the delivery is completely different. The Aventador hits you with a wall of sound and fury. The 720S just... accelerates. The power comes on smooth and relentless, with none of the turbo lag you would expect from a forced-induction engine. McLaren spent years calibrating the twin-scroll turbochargers to spool instantly, and the result is an engine that responds to your right foot with zero hesitation. Press the throttle at 3,000 RPM and the car surges forward. Press it at 6,000 RPM and the surge becomes something closer to violence. The 0-60 time is 2.7 seconds -- the fastest in our entire fleet, including the Aventador.
That number needs context. At 2.7 seconds, you are accelerating harder than a Porsche 911 Turbo S, harder than a Ferrari F8, harder than nearly any production car on the planet. Your vision narrows. The seat presses into your back. The horizon rushes at you in a way that makes your brain briefly question what is happening. And the whole time, the car feels composed. Planted. Not scary. The rear-wheel-drive chassis puts all 710 HP through the back tires, and the electronic traction management is so precise that the car never feels like it is about to step out on you. There is no drama. Just speed.
The 7-speed SSG -- Seamless Shift Gearbox -- is McLaren's proprietary transmission. It pre-selects the next gear before you ask for it, which means shifts happen in milliseconds. There is no jolt, no interruption in thrust. Just an instantaneous ratio change and the acceleration continues. In Track mode, every upshift punctuates with a bark from the exhaust. Every downshift blips the throttle with mechanical precision. It does not sound like a screaming V10 or a thundering V12. It sounds like concentrated engineering.
The Suspension Is the Secret Weapon
Here is the thing that separates the 720S from everything else in the fleet, and the thing that most renters do not expect: the ride quality. McLaren uses a hydraulic suspension system called Proactive Chassis Control. No conventional anti-roll bars. Instead, hydraulic actuators at each corner react to the road surface in real time, adjusting damping force faster than any spring-and-damper setup can.
In Comfort mode, the 720S rides like a luxury GT. I am not exaggerating. Over the cracked asphalt and expansion joints on the MacArthur Causeway, the 720S absorbs bumps that would crash through the cabin of a Huracan or rattle the fillings in your teeth in an Aventador. Clients who have rented the Huracan the day before and then get into the 720S always say the same thing: "This rides like a different category of car." And it does. The Huracan is stiff. The Aventador is brutal. The 720S floats.
Then you switch to Sport or Track mode and the same suspension tightens up instantly. The body control becomes razor-sharp. You feel the road surface through the steering wheel. The car goes flat through corners -- genuinely flat, no roll, no pitch -- and the grip from the rear tires is so consistent that you start carrying speed into turns you would never attempt in the Lamborghini. The 720S makes you braver because it communicates so clearly. You always know where the limit is. You always know what the tires are doing. It is the most transparent car I have ever driven, and that transparency is what makes it the enthusiast's choice.
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Book the McLaren 720SThe Dihedral Doors: Why They Matter
Every supercar has a party trick. The Lamborghini has scissor doors. The Ferrari has the badge. The McLaren has dihedrals, and they generate a different kind of attention than either of those.
Lamborghini scissor doors attract a crowd that wants to be seen. People shout, people film, people yell "nice Lambo" from across the street. It is energetic and unfiltered. The McLaren's dihedral doors attract a crowd that wants to understand. People walk up and study the hinge mechanism. They ask how the doors work. They take photos of the engineering, not just the car. The conversations are different -- "Is that a McLaren?" followed by "What model?" followed by questions about the carbon tub or the horsepower figure. Lamborghini attracts spectacle seekers. McLaren attracts the curious.
At valet stands, the dihedral doors create a moment. The door sweeps up and forward, and there is a pause where the entire entrance of whatever restaurant you are pulling up to just watches. It is less explosive than a Lamborghini arrival but somehow more memorable. I have had valets at Komodo and Papi Steak tell me the McLaren is their favorite car to park. Not the most exciting, not the most attention-grabbing. Their favorite. Because it feels like something from a different decade.
Best Miami Roads for the McLaren 720S
The 720S rewards actual driving more than any other car in the fleet. The Lamborghini is a cruise-and-be-seen machine. The Ferrari splits the difference. The McLaren is the one you take when you want to DRIVE. These are the roads where it shines:
Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne
The best driver's road in Miami, and the 720S is the best car to drive it in. The Rickenbacker has elevation changes -- the bridge rises high over the bay -- and sweeping curves that let you feel the Proactive Chassis suspension work in real time. The car stays flat through every transition, the steering loads up with feedback as you crest the bridge, and the acceleration coming off the descent is effortless. Weekday mornings before 10 AM give you stretches of open road with Biscayne Bay on both sides. In the 720S, with the windows down and the engine behind your head, this is the best ten minutes of driving you will have in South Florida.
A1A North Through Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles
Thirty miles of coastal road at a pace that lets you appreciate the 720S in a different way. The ride quality in Comfort mode turns this into a genuine grand touring experience. The McLaren does not punish you for taking it easy. The cabin is quiet enough for conversation, the seats are supportive for long stretches, and the car just glides over patched pavement that would be jarring in the Huracan. This is the route that shows off the 720S's range. It is not just a weapon. It is a refined machine that happens to be capable of 212 mph.
Downtown Brickell at Night
The glass canyon of Brickell Avenue between SE 5th and SE 15th at night. The 720S looks otherworldly under streetlights and building illumination. The sculpted body catches reflections in ways that flat-paneled cars do not. Pull up to a restaurant with the dihedral doors, and the car becomes the centerpiece of the block. The exhaust note echoes off the towers in a way that is present without being obnoxious -- a turbocharged growl instead of the Lamborghini's shriek. It draws attention without demanding it.
Overseas Highway Day Trip
If you have the 720S for more than one day, the run to Key Largo or Islamorada on US-1 is extraordinary. Long straightaways with water on both sides. The kind of road that a 710 HP rear-wheel-drive car was born for. The cruise control is smooth, the ride is comfortable, and when you need to pass a slow-moving RV, the acceleration is instantaneous. Budget about 120 miles each way to Key Largo -- you will want a multi-day rental to stay within the 100-mile daily allowance.
McLaren 720S vs Ferrari 488 Spider: Tech vs Emotion
This comparison tells you everything about what kind of driver you are.
| McLaren 720S | Ferrari 488 Spider | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 3.9L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| HP | 710 | 661 |
| 0-60 | 2.7s | 3.0s |
| Top Speed | 212 MPH | 205 MPH |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Weight | ~2,829 lbs (carbon monocage) | ~3,240 lbs (aluminum chassis) |
| Suspension | Hydraulic (Proactive Chassis Control) | Magnetorheological dampers |
| Doors | Dihedral (up + outward) | Conventional |
| Roof | Fixed with glass panels | Retractable hardtop |
| Daily Rate | $1,595 | $1,395 |
| Brand Recognition | Enthusiast-level | Universal |
Choose the 720S if: You want the objectively faster, lighter, more technologically advanced machine. The McLaren is 400 pounds lighter thanks to its carbon fiber monocage, hits 60 nearly a half-second quicker, and has a suspension system that makes the Ferrari's dampers feel like last-generation technology. If you know what a carbon monocage is, if you appreciate engineering for its own sake, if you want to feel the car talking to you through the steering wheel -- the 720S is your car. It is less famous but more capable. The connoisseur's choice.
Choose the 488 if: You want the badge, the open-top experience, and the emotion. The Ferrari name carries a weight that McLaren does not -- yet. The retractable hardtop means open-air driving on the causeways, which is a genuine advantage in Miami. The 488 is more theatrical in its exhaust note, more classically beautiful, and universally recognized. Everyone knows what a Ferrari is. Not everyone knows what a McLaren is. Both are phenomenal cars. The question is whether you are driving for yourself or for an audience.
For the full Ferrari breakdown, read our Ferrari 488 Spider rental review.
McLaren 720S vs Lamborghini Huracan EVO: Precision vs Drama
This is the other comparison I get asked about constantly. It is an even starker contrast than the Ferrari.
| McLaren 720S | Lamborghini Huracan EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 | 5.2L Naturally Aspirated V10 |
| HP | 710 | 631 |
| 0-60 | 2.7s | 2.9s |
| Top Speed | 212 MPH | 202 MPH |
| Sound | Turbocharged growl, mechanical precision | Screaming V10, 8,500 RPM |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Ride Quality | Hydraulic -- GT comfortable to track sharp | Firm and direct at all times |
| Doors | Dihedral (up + outward) | Conventional (scissor on Aventador) |
| Daily Rate | $1,595 | $1,295 |
| Attention Type | Curiosity and admiration | Spectacle and energy |
Choose the 720S if: You care about the driving experience above everything else. The McLaren is faster in every measurable metric, rides better in Comfort mode, handles with more feedback and precision in Sport mode, and weighs significantly less. It is the car that a racing driver would pick. It is the car that automotive journalists pick when they compare supercars back-to-back. It does not shout. It performs.
Choose the Huracan if: You want the V10 soundtrack and the Lamborghini energy. There is no replacing a naturally aspirated V10 revving to 8,500 RPM. The sound alone is the reason half our Huracan renters choose it. The all-wheel drive also gives it a more planted, more confidence-inspiring feel that some first-time supercar renters prefer. And the Lamborghini badge generates a different kind of street energy -- louder, more immediate, more likely to have someone filming you from the sidewalk.
Read the full breakdown in our Huracan EVO rental review.
The Real Cost: McLaren 720S Rental Pricing
Here is what the McLaren 720S actually costs, all-in:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| Horsepower | 710 HP |
| 0-60 mph | 2.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 212 MPH |
| Transmission | 7-Speed SSG (Seamless Shift Gearbox) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Brakes | Carbon Ceramic |
| Daily Rate | $1,595/day |
| Security Deposit | $2,000 (refundable) |
| Booking Deposit | $500 (applies toward total) |
| Miles Included | 100/day |
| Excess Mileage | $10/mile |
| Delivery | $100 each way (free on 3+ day rentals) |
| Min Driver Age | 21 |
And here is the all-in math for common rental scenarios:
| Duration | Base Rate | Est. Fuel | Tax (7%) | Approx Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day (Saturday) | $1,595 | $85 | $112 | $1,792 |
| 3 Days (Weekend) | ~$4,350 | $200 | $305 | $4,855 |
| 7 Days (Full Week) | ~$8,750 | $350 | $613 | $9,713 |
The $2,000 security deposit is a hold on your credit card -- it does not leave your account and is released after the car comes back clean and undamaged. The $500 booking deposit applies toward the total balance, which is due at pickup.
At $1,595 per day, the 720S is $200 more than the Ferrari 488 and $300 more than the Huracan EVO. The premium is justified: it is faster, lighter, rarer, and built on a full carbon fiber chassis. You are not paying extra for a name. You are paying for engineering that you can feel through your hands and your seat. For the full McLaren pricing breakdown, see our McLaren rental cost guide.
The Engineering: Why the 720S Feels Different
McLaren is not a car company that happens to race in Formula 1. It is an F1 team that happens to make road cars. That distinction matters because you can feel it in the 720S in a way you cannot feel it in a Ferrari or Lamborghini.
The chassis is a carbon fiber monocage -- a single piece of carbon fiber that forms the entire passenger cell. It weighs about 176 pounds. For context, a steel equivalent would weigh over 600 pounds. This is the reason the 720S tips the scales at just 2,829 pounds -- lighter than a Honda Accord. That weight advantage shows up everywhere: acceleration, braking, cornering, fuel consumption, tire wear. Physics does not care about brand names. Less weight wins.
The aerodynamics are active. The rear spoiler deploys automatically under braking to add downforce and stability. The front splitter generates ground effect at speed. The underbody is fully flat. McLaren claims the 720S generates more downforce than many dedicated track cars, and on the Rickenbacker Causeway at speed, you can feel the car pressing itself into the road surface the faster you go. It is not something you would ever articulate in the moment, but the car just gets more confident as speed increases. That is aerodynamics doing its job.
The Seamless Shift Gearbox deserves its own mention. Most dual-clutch transmissions have a brief interruption during shifts -- a tiny gap in power delivery that you feel as a barely perceptible hesitation. McLaren engineered the SSG to pre-engage the next gear so that there is zero torque interruption. The result is shifts that feel like the engine just changes note. There is no lurch, no pause, no break in thrust. In Track mode with the paddles, you can shift through all seven gears on a straightaway and the acceleration feels like a single continuous event. It is the best-shifting transmission I have driven in any car, period.
Who Rents the McLaren 720S?
After years of handing over the keys, the 720S renter profile is distinct from the Ferrari and Lamborghini crowd. There is overlap, but the core audience is different:
The car enthusiast. This is the biggest category by far. People who watch Formula 1. People who subscribe to car YouTube channels. People who have driven other supercars and want something that prioritizes the driving experience over the badge on the hood. They ask about the carbon monocage. They want to know about the SSG. They have opinions about hydraulic versus electronic suspension. These renters tend to drive the car harder, use all the drive modes, and come back grinning in a way that tells me they understood what the car was doing. The 720S was built for them and they know it.
Tech industry clients. Silicon Valley, fintech, startup founders. There is a consistent crossover between people who work in technology and people who appreciate McLaren. I think it is the engineering-first philosophy. McLaren is the tech company of the supercar world -- performance delivered through innovation rather than tradition. These renters often already own a performance car at home and want something they cannot get at their local dealer.
The repeat renter who has done everything else. We have clients who started with the Huracan, moved to the Ferrari, tried the Aventador, and eventually landed on the 720S. They have driven all the obvious choices and they want the car that none of their friends have driven. McLaren's relative rarity compared to Ferrari and Lamborghini is part of the appeal. You will see a dozen Huracans on a Saturday night in Brickell. You might see one McLaren all week.
Photographers and filmmakers who know cars. The 720S photographs differently than the Italian cars. The body sculpting creates dramatic shadows and highlights that flat-sided cars cannot replicate. The dihedral doors give you a signature shot that is instantly recognizable. Content creators who specialize in automotive work specifically request the McLaren because it gives them something their audience has not seen a thousand times already. For production details, see our photoshoot rental guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a McLaren 720S in Miami?
The McLaren 720S rents for $1,595 per day at Monarc VIP. Multi-day bookings receive discounted rates. The rate includes 100 miles per day, 24/7 roadside assistance, and a full vehicle orientation. The security deposit is $2,000, held on your credit card and released after return. For the complete cost breakdown, see our McLaren rental cost guide.
Is the McLaren 720S hard to drive?
Surprisingly, no. The 720S is the most driver-friendly high-performance car in the fleet. The hydraulic suspension provides a comfortable ride in daily driving, the power delivery is smooth and progressive rather than violent, and the rear-wheel-drive chassis communicates clearly through the steering. In Comfort mode, it drives more like a GT car than a track weapon. Monarc VIP provides a full orientation on all controls and drive modes before every rental.
Why is the McLaren more expensive than the Ferrari 488 or Lamborghini Huracan?
The 720S carries a higher daily rate because it is objectively a higher-performance machine. It is the fastest car to 60 in the fleet at 2.7 seconds, makes 710 HP, weighs 400 pounds less than the Ferrari thanks to its carbon fiber monocage chassis, and uses a proprietary hydraulic suspension system. McLaren also produces far fewer cars annually than Ferrari or Lamborghini, making the 720S rarer on the street and in rental fleets. The premium reflects genuine performance and exclusivity, not just a badge.
What are McLaren dihedral doors?
Dihedral doors are McLaren's signature door design. They swing up and outward simultaneously on a compound hinge, creating a dramatic visual effect that is distinct from Lamborghini's straight-up scissor doors. The mechanism also makes it easier to enter and exit the low-slung cabin. Dihedral doors are unique to McLaren and are one of the most photographed features of any car in our fleet.
Can the McLaren 720S be delivered to my hotel?
Yes. We deliver to any hotel, Airbnb, or address in Miami-Dade and Broward County. Delivery is $100 each way for single-day rentals and free on 3+ day bookings. Popular delivery spots include the Four Seasons Brickell, Fontainebleau, Setai, and W South Beach. Book online or call (786) 949-7058. See the full delivery zone map.
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