Ferrari 296 GTS Spider — Monaco

Few mid-engine Ferraris dissolve the line between track weapon and open-air touring car as convincingly as the 296 GTS Spider. The hybrid V6 architecture — a twin-turbo engine paired with an electric motor producing 830 hp in the coupé sibling — sits behind your shoulders under a retractable hardtop that stows in seconds, leaving nothing between you and the sound bouncing off Monaco's tunnel walls or the limestone cliffs above Èze. We hold two variants of the 296 GTS Spider, covering 2024 and 2025 production. Both carry the same mid-rear layout and compact footprint that makes the car surprisingly manageable through Monte-Carlo's tighter corners and structured underground parking — a real consideration when you're choosing between a full-size V12 GT and something more immediate. The car rewards short, focused routes. Leave from Port Hercule or your hotel near Casino Square, climb the Moyenne Corniche toward La Turbie with the roof open, and you'll understand why this particular Ferrari exists: the throttle response is sharp even at low revs, the electric torque fills every gap the turbos leave, and the exhaust note sharpens above 5,000 rpm in a way that flat-plane V6s rarely achieve. Return along the Basse Corniche through Cap d'Ail and Beaulieu-sur-Mer for a slower, sea-level cooldown before handing the car back. For Grand Prix week or a private event, the 296 GTS Spider strikes a specific balance — visually dramatic enough for an arrival at a harbour-side dinner, compact enough to navigate race-weekend traffic patterns without stress. If your stay coincides with the Monaco Yacht Show or a wedding reception at a Riviera villa, the car photographs well and drives even better on the approach. Rates begin at €1,900 per day. Before you drive, expect a thorough walkaround covering the car's controls, deposit and insurance details, fuel return expectations, and a route suggestion tailored to the length of your rental. Handover can be arranged at key points across the principality — hotels, residences, marina-side — so the car is waiting when you are, not the other way around.