Europcar news

London, January 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has taken another innovative step to make car hire more convenient and cost-effective for drivers. It is the first car hire company in the UK to launch car and van hire by the hour, giving individuals and businesses even more choice and flexibility, as well as vital cost-savings over daily car hire.

Families can save up to 50% off UK car hire if they book before the end of January 2012

London, January 2012 – Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is helping families get away for less for the first half-term of the year with a range of budget-busting offers. Travellers just need to book before the end of January to benefit from Europcar’s big price cuts.

Europcar is offering up to 50% off UK car hire booked in January and taken before the end of March 2012, making the half-term break more affordable than ever.

All UK bookings for 2 days or more also benefit from Europcar’s unique freeDeliver service which provides the convenience of free delivery to the customer’s home within a 15 mile radius of the nearest Europcar location. And at the end of the booking, Europcar collects – no hassle, no charge.

Although finances are definitely under pressure, families who still want to make the most of the school holidays can save up to a whopping 50% off UK car hire.  And hiring makes a lot of sense, saving on wear and tear on the usual family car for longer trips.  Hiring a larger vehicle will also ensure that there’s enough space to accommodate everyone, including the family dog, and all the luggage!

“Families need to think ahead if they want to get the best savings on car hire for half-term, but with our January sale it’s worth it,” says Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group.

“With up to 50% off UK car hire for reservations up to the end of March, we’re helping families make the most of their half-term budget. Whatever the half-term plans are, we’ve got a car to suit every traveller and every budget.”

London, December 2011 – From 3rd January 2012 London’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is set to become more stringent. A wider scope of commercial vehicles will be covered by the rules of the LEZ, with the SMMT suggesting that 30% of vans on UK roads could be affected.

London, December 2011 – With winter very much upon us and forecasts suggesting another cold snap, those hiring a car or van are going to be looking for reliability. Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, offers customers the reassurance they need with the most reliable vehicles on its fleet, according to the Fleet News FN50 poll of the UK’s most reliable cars and vans.

London, 8th December 2011 - Europcar, the leader in car and van hire services in Europe has today been named for the second year in succession as the Van Rental Company of the Year by Van Fleet World. Key to the company’s success is its focus on customer service, with a fleet and network that aims to make access to commercial vehicles immensely convenient for both private and business users.

Europcar, the leading car rental company in Europe, was awarded the “Sponsor of the Year” Trophy on November 28th during the 8th SPORSORA Sports Marketing Trophies ceremony. This prize is in recognition of the communication and marketing strategy developed by Europcar as the official Team Europcar sponsor since October 2010.

London, November 2011 – ‘Doing-it-yourself’ is a great way to save money on home improvements, especially when finances are tight. But getting the materials needed for DIY jobs can prove a challenge, especially for those who only have small cars or no car at all. Doing home removals yourself rather than calling in a removals company is also good for making savings. But the risk could be that hiring a van to move materials and furniture around could eliminate all the savings of doing it yourself.

London, November 2011 - Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe for both leisure and business users, is urging motorists who want to drive ‘green’ to hire an electric vehicle for a day. As Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar Group UK explained, it’s a great way to find out if electric suits a motorist’s needs – without committing to outright purchase.

London, October 2011 - Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is aiming to make car hire more accessible than ever for customers travelling in and around Wales, with the opening of a new station in Llanelli. The Europcar Llanelli branch offers local business and leisure customers, the ultimate in convenient and flexible access to car and van hire.