Europcar news

London, April 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is inviting motorists in Glasgow to test the ground-breaking Peugeot iOn electric car with the launch of a new all-electric car hire centre. This forms part of Glasgow’s new interactive renewable energy public exhibition, created by SSE, the UK’s leading generator of renewable energy.

London, April 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, continues to help families and holidaymakers enjoy the sunshine without breaking their budget. Europcar’s hot summer deal offers up to 40% discount off UK car hire booked by the 31st May for hires until 31st August 2012. There’s no better time to enjoy a UK getaway and now it’s more affordable than ever with Europcar.

London, April 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is working in partnership with the UK’s largest supermarket group, Tesco, to give motorists great deals on car hire. Under the new agreement, Europcar has become a Tesco Clubcard Rewards partner, offering 17 million Tesco Clubcard customers the opportunity to use their points for car hire reservations. With a focus on quality and convenience, Europcar is helping Tesco bring new added value services to its Clubcard customers.

London, April 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has confirmed its commitment to keeping businesses moving throughout the period of the London Olympics and Paralympics. The company is implementing a number of initiatives to ensure its cars and commercial vehicles are available for hire from accessible locations throughout the Games, as well as making pick-up and returns for customers as easy as possible.

London, April 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is helping customers keep a spring in their step this Easter with its unique freeDeliver service. Holidaymakers booking with Europcar benefit from the convenience of free delivery and collection of their hire car to their home. No other national car hire company offers this service free of charge. And it means, with one less thing to do before they get away, families can spend more time enjoying their break.

Roland Keppler, Chief Executive Officer of Europcar Groupe, commented:
Our 2011 results reflect a challenging 2011 year, in a very competitive environment, nonetheless resulting in a stable performance.

London, March 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is urging travellers to consider using a hire car this Easter following news that train services right across the country will be severely affected by planned engineering works. Hiring a car could, therefore, be a better option as Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar Group UK explained:

Engineering works set to disrupt Easter Travel

Europcar suggests holidaymakers hire a car instead!

London, March 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is urging travellers to consider using a hire car this Easter following news that train services right across the country will be severely affected by planned engineering works. Hiring a car could, therefore, be a better option as Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar Group UK explained: 

“Car hire is an incredibly flexible alternative to public transport, especially with the planned engineering works being rolled out right across the UK this Easter.  We are able to offer travellers an easy and convenient method of transport, as well as taking the stress and expense out of travelling around the country on an over-packed train, or even worse, a replacement bus service!  But it’s important to book early, because we are anticipating increased demand as a result of the likely problems affecting public transport.

Europcar offers a number of convenient methods for travellers to begin their holidays, including its unique freeDeliver service which arranges free delivery and collection to a customer’s home address, within a 15 mile radius of the nearest Europcar location, for hires of 2 days or more, completely free of charge.

“Easter is a great time to visit family and friends or just take a long weekend break but train delays and cancellations could be an unnecessary frustration and waste time – a commodity we seem to have less of these days” continued Ken McCall.  “With our network of over 200 locations around the UK and an extensive fleet, from compact city cars to people carriers that will accommodate all the family, we should have the vehicle to suit everyone’s needs.  It’s just important to book early!”

Customers can book a hire car from Europcar by logging onto www.europcar.co.uk or calling 0871 384 0004.

Nissan and Europcar, the leading car hire company in Europe, announced today that Nissan LEAF, the award-winning 100% electric car, will be available for short term hire in two of the world’s busiest capitals: London and Paris. From February, the 2011 World and European Car of The Year will be available for hire bringing the LEAF to a wider audience.

London, February 2012 – Budding Romeos and ladies planning to take advantage of the leap year, looking for an extra special Valentine’s gift can turn to Prestige from Europcar, to sweep the man or woman of their dreams off their feet! Travel in luxury with Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe. Prestige from Europcar offers a wide range of high performance, luxury and sports cars that will definitely set pulses racing.