2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Driving the Cullinan

The Cullinan rides high and quiet: the V12 stays muted, the air suspension soaks up Pacific Coast Highway expansion joints, and 563 horsepower moves 6,000-plus pounds to 60 in 4.9 seconds without drama. It is heavy and tall, so you steer it deliberately rather than chuck it into corners, and rear passengers get the best seat in the house. Most renters book it to be seen arriving: wedding parties, executives, and clients who want a full-size SUV that travels in near silence.

A go-to for weddings, where the Seashell rear bench seats the couple in comfort and the rear-hinged doors make a clean exit for photos. It also reads well for corporate pickups and photoshoots that need a recognizable, light-colored Rolls in frame.

Good to know

• ◆Renters must be 25 or older with full-coverage insurance. The deposit is $5,000, refundable after the car is returned and inspected.
• ◆Daily rate includes 100 miles per day; additional miles are billed at $9 each, so plan multi-stop wedding routes ahead of time.
• ◆It is a five-seat, four-door SUV with a tall ride height and wide body. Budget extra time and room for parking, valet handoffs, and tight venue driveways.

Cullinan rental FAQs

How many people fit, and is there room for luggage?

Five passengers across two rows, with three across the rear bench. The cargo area behind the back seats is large for the class, so it handles a wedding party plus garment bags and gifts.

Is the Cullinan hard to drive if I have never driven a Rolls-Royce?

No. It is an automatic with all-wheel drive and light, low-effort steering, so it is easy to pilot. The main adjustment is its size and height (it is a full-size SUV), so give yourself room in parking structures and at valet.