Alfa Romeo Spider Touring 2000
Mood and style
Romantic Elegant Bold
Practical
2 passengers Without chauffeur from € 500 Baambrugge · 6 provinces
Alfa Romeo Spider wedding car hire
An open Alfa Romeo Spider for your wedding: compare classic Italian roadsters here, along with the regions where the rental companies operate. Read more
- 1 wedding car
- from € 500 per day
- 1 self-drive
Selection: Alfa Romeo Spider wedding car
Why an Alfa Romeo Spider suits your wedding day
Spider is the name Alfa Romeo has given to its open sports cars since the 1950s. The brand comes from Milan and is known for cars built around the driver: a low seat, a long bonnet, a slim steering wheel and an engine you enjoy hearing. A Spider is therefore not a stately wedding car like a large English saloon, but a choice for a couple who want to drive together and love Italian design.
As wedding cars, the classic Spiders from the 1960s and 1970s are especially popular, from the era when Italian coachbuilders shaped the open Alfas. Think chrome bumpers, round dials and a slender nose. Such a car works well in photos because it is low and compact: you rise above the car, with the line of the bodywork beneath you.
Classic Spider or a later generation
The name has been used for a long time. The best-known Spider was built from the mid-1960s and stayed in production until the 1990s, after which more modern versions followed. So look carefully at the year of manufacture when comparing: a Spider from the 1960s drives and feels very different from one from the 1990s, which often has more comfort.
Dress, roof and weather: practicalities with a Spider
With a Spider, plan for two people and little luggage space. A sleek or softly flowing dress fits fine, but a full skirt or a long train will be a squeeze. With the roof down, getting in is easier: the bride sits down first and then swings her legs and the fabric inside. Rest the train on your lap or by your feet and put a clean cloth on the floor.
Open-top driving in the Netherlands
On a sunny day an open car is the best thing there is, but the weather cannot be planned. The fabric roof of a classic Spider will keep a shower out, although it is less quiet and snug than a modern roof. Agree with the rental company what happens if it rains, and think about your hair and veil: with the roof down it gets very windy.
Classic technology
A classic Spider has no air conditioning and no power steering, and the brakes and clutch need more effort than you are used to in a modern car. Ask the rental company to explain starting, changing gear and refuelling, and get to know the car beforehand. Do not plan long stretches of motorway: a classic Spider is at its best on country roads.
The Spider on the day itself
A Spider suits a small or informal wedding, a country wedding or a day when you drive together from the ceremony to the party without a procession. Plan a route along dykes or country roads with a photo stop on the way. If witnesses or parents need to come along, a second car is required. You will find more choice in open cars under convertibles as wedding cars, and if the driving matters most to you, you can also look at the other sporty wedding cars.
Decorate sparingly: a small flower arrangement on the bonnet or a ribbon is enough and suits the compact shape. Do not use tape or suction cups on old paintwork without checking with the rental company. Other cars from this brand can be found on the page with Alfa Romeo wedding cars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an Alfa Romeo Spider as a wedding car?
The lowest price currently online is € 500 per day. The final price depends on the duration, the distance, whether a chauffeur is included and the date; demand is highest in the wedding season and on Saturdays. Every car shows its starting price, and when you request a quote you get a price for your own day.
Can you hire an Alfa Romeo Spider as a wedding car with a chauffeur?
The wedding car currently online is self-drive. With a chauffeur you do not have to think about parking, the route or the time, and the couple sit together in the back. Self-drive gives you freedom, but do ask about the deposit, the insurance and the minimum age. Every car page shows what is possible.
Will a wedding dress with a train fit in an Alfa Romeo Spider?
A slim dress fits well, but a full skirt or long train will be a tight squeeze in this small two-seater. Getting in is easiest with the roof down: sit down first, then swing your legs and the fabric inside. Lay the train across your lap and bring a clean cloth for the floor. If you are unsure, try the dress in the car a few weeks beforehand.
Can a 1960s Spider also be driven on the motorway?
It can, but it is not what the car was made for. A classic Spider is noisy at high speed, has no modern safety features and gets draughty very quickly with the roof down. It is better to choose a route along provincial roads and country lanes, not least because it makes for nicer photos and a more relaxed drive. Discuss the distance with the rental company.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
The fabric roof closes and keeps the rain out, although a classic convertible will be less dry and quiet than a modern car. Agree with the rental company in advance when the roof will be closed and who will do it. At the venue, have an umbrella ready for when you get out of the car, and plan the photo shoot somewhere you can shelter.
How far in advance should we book a classic Alfa Romeo?
Open-top classic cars are most in demand from May to September, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. If you are getting married in peak season, start comparing at least six months ahead. When you request a quote, ask straight away about the terms for weather, mileage and collection, so there are no surprises on the day.