Europcar news

Book Early to Beat the Half Term Rush

May 9th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is urging families planning a trip for the spring half term to make their car hire booking as soon as possible. With the half term break offering a chance for the whole family to get away together, the earlier customers book the better chance they have of securing the best rates and ensuring they get the vehicle they need.

Driveways are the most expensive parking spaces in the country

May 7th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, 7th May 2013 - Driveways are becoming the most expensive parking spaces in the country according to new research released today by Europcar, the leading provider of car hire services in Europe. The study of 1000 motorists reveals that they are spending 10% of their monthly income on motoring and car ownership costs – yet 65% are using them for less than an hour a day. Hence cars are staying on driveways.

Europcar reveals the Prestige car favourites of drivers - by their star signs

May 7th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, May 2013 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has consulted the stars in its latest research, which looks at the top Prestige rentals according to the star signs of renters. When it comes to luxury on four-wheels, Capricorns and Geminis dominate, scoring the most rentals on almost every vehicle in the Europcar Prestige fleet.

Europcar renews its partnership with Michelin

May 3rd, 2013 by Europcar Communications

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has renewed its exclusive partnership with Michelin, a worldwide leader in every tyre and travel-related services market.

A partner since January 2008, Europcar provides Michelin with a complete range of innovative mobility solutions, designed to address the specific travel needs of its employees around the world.

Europcar launches new website for UK drivers

April 17th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

Customers the world-over can now enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car hire, as Europcar, the leading car hire company in Europe, showcases its new brand positioning, ‘Moving your way’. Europcar has evolved its services, processes and communications to focus on customers’ ever-changing mobility needs. ‘Moving your way’ conveys Europcar’s total commitment to the customer and to shaping a better future for customers’ mobility.

Europcar Complete takes the unknown out of car hire

April 5th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, April 2013 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is launching Europcar Complete, giving holidaymakers one price on UK car hire, up-front, for hassle free travel. Customers just have to fill up the tank when returning the vehicle.

Clear the Clutter

March 12th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, March 2013 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is helping families get on with the spring cleaning with a special offer on van hire from just £15 per day. These great van hire rates create the perfect opportunity for families to declutter and reorganise before Easter, with bookings available until the 9th of April.

Treat Mum to a taste of luxury this Mother’s Day with Prestige from Europcar

February 27th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, February 2013 – Forget about the flowers, chocolates or perfume for Mum to celebrate upcoming Mother’s Day on 10th March. Treat her to a day out – or even a weekend away - in a luxury car instead! And don’t worry about breaking the bank – Prestige by Europcar makes a whole range of performance and sports cars and luxurious 4×4s even more accessible for that special Mother’s Day treat with up to 30% off.*

Europcar wins 2012 “World’s leading car hire” and “Europe’s Responsible Tourism” awards at the 19th World Travel Awards

February 15th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe has received two awards at the 2012 World Travel Awards ceremony, held in New Delhi, India.

Up to 20% off Van hire in Europcar’s January Sale

January 28th, 2013 by Europcar Communications

London, January 2013 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has added van hire to its January sale, helping businesses stay on the road. The cost of van hire booked up to 31st January for reservations up to 31st August, excluding the Easter period, has been cut by up to 20%.