Birthday gift for him: a day with a sports car

In short. An Aurex voucher for a sports car rental works as a birthday gift for a boyfriend or any man who drives: the recipient takes the wheel himself, must be 21, and needs a licence held for at least two years. For an 18th birthday the setup is different: the voucher is issued to an adult driver, for example a father, brother or friend, and the birthday boy rides alongside. An open certificate is valid for 12 months and can be passed on.

A voucher for a day with a car

An Aurex voucher is a rental gift: the recipient takes the car under a rental agreement and picks the route himself. The driver requirements are these: age 21 or older, a valid licence held for at least two years, and no serious traffic offences. If anyone else will drive, they have to be added to the agreement.

The vouchers page lists five options: 1 day with a premium car, a weekend package for 3 days, a dream week for 7 days, a special day of 8 hours, and an open certificate. Insurance is included in every package. The open certificate is valid for 12 months from the purchase date, can be used for any rental, combined with a day rental and passed on to another person. A custom amount or date goes into the order comment, and if you are not sure what to choose, tell the manager about the recipient. All options are collected on the page of Aurex vouchers.

Which car to pick for the voucher

For a man who wants a day at the wheel of a sports car: the Lamborghini Huracán in the EVO Spyder version. The naturally aspirated 5,2 l V10 delivers 640 CV at 8000 rpm and 600 Nm, 0-100 takes 3,1 s, and the factory top speed is 325 km/h. It has all-wheel drive, a two-seat cabin and a folding soft top. It is a car for two: the driver and the birthday boy side by side, with nowhere to seat anyone in the back.

For a couple on an anniversary, or for a birthday boy who loves an open top: the Mercedes-AMG SL 63, the second convertible in the fleet after the Huracán EVO Spyder. A 4,0 l twin-turbo V8 with 585 PS and 800 Nm, 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, 0-100 in 3,6 s. The layout is 2+2, people up to 1,50 m tall can sit in the back, and the fabric roof opens and closes in about 15 seconds. An open top makes sense in the warm season.

If a group is going, for example the birthday boy with friends and his father at the wheel: the Lamborghini Urus Performante. A 4,0 V8 twin-turbo engine, 666 CV and 850 Nm, permanent all-wheel drive, and a boot of 574 l with four seats in use and 616 l with five.

A gift for an 18th birthday: an adult drives

In Poland you become an adult at 18, but that does not open up rental under our terms: the driver needs to be 21 with two years of driving experience. So an 18-year-old birthday boy will not drive himself. The gift works differently: the voucher is issued to a driver over 21 who goes along with him. Among the search suggestions for this topic are “from a godmother”, “from a godfather”, “from parents” and “from an aunt”. Godparents and parents in this scenario issue the voucher to themselves or to an adult relative and ride along. According to a 2025 publication, venues note that 18th birthday parties now end around two in the morning, whereas they used to run until four or five, so it is more convenient to put the day with the car not on the birthday itself but on the next day, when the birthday boy has slept it off.

The rental terms describe who may drive and say nothing about passengers, so it is worth telling the manager in advance who will be in the car. You can also give the gift as a girlfriend: if she is 21 or older and has the required experience, the voucher is issued to her, and she spends the day at the wheel with the birthday boy beside her. Typical 18th birthday lists include cash in a card, a concert, a spa and a lesson with a driving instructor. A day in a sports car with an adult driver from the agreement has its own place among them, because the car stays with you all day instead of for a short run.

When choosing between the practical gift and the funny one that people usually look for at 18, remember a third option: an event. A thing sits on a shelf, while a day in a sports car stays in memory and in photos, and you do not need to look for an occasion again.

Who it suits and who it does not

For someone who has driven for years and wants to ride in a car he is unlikely to buy, the voucher gives a whole day. It is good for round-number birthdays, when an ordinary gift no longer surprises, and for a couple who want to spend the day together. For a car enthusiast, the voucher is issued for the model he talks about most, and the manager will suggest which one in the fleet comes closest. For an 18th birthday the gift works provided there is an adult driver alongside.

Without a licence, or with less than two years of experience, renting is not possible.

Age and anniversary: what the date suggests

According to surveys, birthdays remain the most common family occasion in Poland, and venues report growing demand for celebrating 18, 30, 40 and 50 years. Search suggestions for a gift for a man name the same round dates and 60 years. The scenario above suits 18, and for the others the voucher is issued directly to the birthday boy.

Polish wedding anniversary numbering goes like this: 25 years is srebrna (silver), 30 years perłowa (pearl), 40 years rubinowa (ruby), 50 years złota (golden). In publications about anniversary names, couples at 25 years go on a “second honeymoon”, and a day together in the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 fits that logic. Among the anniversary suggestions for a husband are 10 and 20 years: in Polish numbering these are cynowa and porcelanowa (tin and porcelain). The names differ between sources, so for a card it is better to check them against a single list.

How to present it and choose a date

First decide who will drive and whether that person meets the age and experience requirements. Then choose a package, or, if the dates are unknown, the open certificate: it is valid for 12 months, so you can hand over the gift in advance and pick the day with the car in a convenient season. The order form asks for a first name, surname and phone number, an email address is optional, and after you submit it someone will contact you. Ask the manager exactly how to hand the voucher over.

If several people are chipping in, settle the question of a shared gift with the manager: the page says only that the certificate can be combined with a day rental. On the card, write the name of the car and the terms: who drives, the deadline for choosing a date, and how to reach the manager. Then the gift reads at once, with no calls and no guessing.

Three things are worth considering. First: the season. A convertible makes sense in the warm months, and in Poland the law does not require seasonal tyre changes, so ask the manager which tyres the chosen car has in winter. Second: cancellation. It can be done free of charge 48 hours ahead, and the terms for moving the date should be agreed with the manager beforehand. Third: trips outside Poland are not included in the rental by default, and they are agreed with the manager in writing.

On the day of pickup the recipient will need an ID document and a driving licence. When choosing a car for the number of people and luggage, take a look at the article how to choose a car in Warsaw.

A day route from Warsaw

For a single day, the palace and park complex at Nieborów and Arkadia works well. According to a route calculator, the trip from Warsaw takes about an hour. Per the museum: take the A2, exit at Skierniewice, and at the roundabout take the third exit towards Nieborów. Arkadia is about 4,5 km from Nieborów on road 70 towards Łowicz. Parking is free: along the fence in Nieborów and by the garden entrance in Arkadia. The car is handed over in Warsaw, so the day is simple: pick it up in the morning, drive about an hour on the A2, walk in the Arkadia park, have lunch and return by evening. The round-trip distance with the stop at Arkadia comes to about 170 km, which is a calculation from the calculator data, not a measurement, and should be checked against the terms of the chosen package.

A farther option: Kazimierz Dolny. The fastest of the routes the calculator counts takes about two hours one way, and roadworks are marked on all three variants. For such a trip, plan the whole day and check the length of the loop against the package terms on the vouchers page. Near Warsaw, guidebook lists also name the Chopin house museum in Żelazowa Wola, the Modlin fortress, Czersk, Góra Kalwaria and Kampinos National Park; we have not measured the distances to them. Other directions are collected in the article about road trips from Warsaw.

Other experience gifts

When a car does not fit, 18th birthday lists include a concert, a spa, a monster truck with a driving lesson and game consoles. Such gifts need no licence or age conditions, but the wheel stays with someone else.

Frequently asked questions

What to give a man for his 40th or 50th birthday? If the recipient drives, a voucher for a day at the wheel of a sports car is issued directly to him. Check the route length against the package terms; the open certificate gives 12 months to choose the date and the car.

What to give a boyfriend for his birthday? If the boyfriend is 21 or older and has the experience, he drives himself under the voucher. If he is younger, the voucher is issued to an adult driver, for example a girlfriend of 21 or older, and the day is spent together.

What to give a boyfriend for his 18th birthday from a godmother or from parents? You cannot rent a car at 18, so the voucher goes to an adult: a parent, a godfather or another driver with the required experience. The day is spent in the same car as the birthday boy. Tell the manager who will be in the car in advance.

What to give a husband for a wedding anniversary? For a silver, pearl, ruby or golden wedding anniversary, a day for two is a good fit. Choose a convertible in the warm season and agree the date with the manager in advance.

Can a voucher be passed to someone else and how long is it valid? The open certificate is valid for 12 months from the purchase date, can be combined with a day rental and passed on to another person. A custom amount or date goes into the order comment.

From what age can you rent a sports car and who can drive? The driver needs to be 21 with at least two years of experience. Each additional driver is named in the agreement. Adulthood at 18 does not open up rental.