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News and special offers from Europcar 4 Vans – Europcar’s specialist van hire division. One of the larger van rental companies in the UK.

Europcar spring sale: van hire from £17 per day

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Hire a van with Europcar from just £14.50 per day

Hire a van from just £17 per day in the Europcar spring sale!

Europcar’s spring sale is now underway.

Van hire booked before 31st May, for reservations up to 30th September 2014, starts from just £17 per day.

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If you’re moving house or planning some major DIY this spring, then this deal is worth a closer look.

Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group says:

“The days are getting longer and the weather’s warming up, which means it’s time to do those jobs around the house. Whether it’s de-cluttering, moving house or tackling some DIY, a van can offer the extra space to get the job done in just one journey.”

It’s also worth noting that because sale bookings can be made for as far ahead as September 30, this could be a good chance to lock in a cheap rate for student removals.

If you’re planning to help your child move into university later this year (or back home at the end of the summer term), then now is the perfect chance to book at a cheap rate — before the summer surge in demand makes discounts hard to find.

Europcar’s flexible service means that one-way hire, additional drivers and overnight hire are all available — so you should be able to organise something to match your requirements. Europcar has branches all over the UK — see here for a list of Europcar locations.

Terms and conditions do apply to this offer — see Europcar’s website for details.

 

Europcar takes delivery of 95 Luton vans in ‘spacious’ livery

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Europcar Iveco Luton vans at Heathrow

Two of Europcar’s new Iveco Luton vans at the firm’s Heathrow Airport branch.

Europcar is taking delivery of 95 new 3.5 tonne Iveco Daily Luton vans in 2014, with the first 20 vehicles already in service, in the rental giant’s bold new liveries.

The vans’ liveries feature bulky objects such as bath tubs and, er, UFOs, and are designed to highlight how much you can fit inside a luton van — despite the fact they can be driven by anyone with a standard car licence (excluding automatic licence holders).

The new vans will be available from Europcar locations across the UK, and are expected to be particularly popular in town and city centre locations, where demand is high for vehicles to assist with moving home and DIY projects.

Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group explains:

“The Dailys are a really important addition to our fleet. They offer a great payload capacity, plus the combination of the Luton body and tail-lift makes light work of moving even big loads for our customers.

“The majority of the demand for this type of vehicle comes from urban areas, so the Daily’s tight turning circle also really comes into its own.”

 The technical stuff

Each Daily 35C13 chassis cab benefits from a 3,750mm long wheelbase and features bodywork by Alloy Bodies, Iveco’s Daily DriveAway Options partner. This enables Europcar to benefit from a comprehensive three year unlimited mileage warranty covering both the chassis and body.

The Daily 35C13 is powered by a 2.3 litre FPT Industrial diesel engine which is capable of producing up to 126 hp between 3,200 and 3,900 rev/min, and up to 320 Nm of torque between 1,800 and 2,750 rev/min. The vehicle benefits from Stop & Start functionality, together with a Gear Shift Indicator, enabling the driver to better manage his/her way of driving. Together with the latest lightweight 6-speed transmission, these functions reduce fuel consumption, and consequently CO2 emissions, by up to 10 per cent compared with the models they replace.

Supplied via Iveco dealer Guest Truck & Van, the new vehicles will remain in Europcar’s core fleet for up to three years and will be available for both short and long-term hire.

Iveco reintroduced its Daily DriveAway Options range at the beginning of 2012, following increasing demand from customers for a ready-bodied vehicle range which already conformed with Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

Hire A Van With Europcar From Just £14.50 Per Day!

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Hire a van with Europcar from just £14.50 per day

According to the Met Office, winter ends in 7 days, on the 28th February.

Personally, I think it’s a little early for spring cleaning, but with the housing market taking off and mild weather making gardening a reality, tips to the tip and DIY removals are definitely the order of the day.

To help you get things off to a flying start, Europcar is running a special spring offer:

THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED

Most cars aren’t really suitable for jobs like this, and using a hire van instead can take the strain off your car and prevent you having to make multiple trips and protect the inside of your car from scratches, dirt and damage. Although driving a van is a little different to driving a car, modern vans are quite easy to drive, here at vanrental.co.uk, we’ve put together these tips to help you get started.

Commenting on the offer, Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group, said:

“Removing clutter that’s been taking up precious space is a liberating experience and there is no better time to do this than during the traditional ‘spring clean’ period. With van hire from as little as £14.50 per day, hopefully that will provide families with the motivation needed to have a clear out and make a fresh start for spring.  And, because driving a van is different from driving a car, we offer advice to customers to help them stay safe, both on our website and when they pick up the vehicle.”

Europcar has over 200 locations across the UK, including a presence at all major UK airports, with many branches open 24 hours a day. The firm’s fleet contains a wide range of vans, and all popular van sizes are available, including Iveco Daily and Ford Transit panel vans, right up to bigger luton box vans. All Europcar vans are fully maintained to manufacturer specifications, and are covered by 24 hour breakdown, for added peace of mind.

Save Up To 20% On Europcar Van Hire This January

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The January sales may be drawing to a close on the high street, but Europcar’s sale is still in full swing, and currently you can save up to 20% on Europcar UK van hire.

This cracking deal is valid until the end of January 2014, for pick-ups until 30 April 2014.

Full details:

  • Offer valid for bookings made by 31 January 2014 and pick-ups until 30th April 2014
  • Not valid from 17th – 21st April 2014
  • Valid at participating branches only
  • Subject to availability
  • See Europcar’s website for full terms and conditions (click here)

Europcar Opens ExCeL London Mobility Centre

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Europcar ExCeL London Mobility Centure

The new Europcar Mobility Centre at ExCeL London offers car and van hire, as well as chauffeur, valet and bus transfer services.

Europcar has wasted no time in opening its first Mobility Centre at ExCeL London.

The centre, which is part of an exclusive five-year deal between the two companies announced in November, offers a full range of car and van hire services, including a chauffeur-drive service from Prestige at Europcar, a valet service and bus and coach services to and from London City Airport, where car and van hire is also available.

Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group, says that the company believes that its partner ship with ExCeL has considerable potential:

“Innovation is central to everything Europcar does, and this is the perfect example of what two leaders in their field can achieve by working in partnership. But this is just the beginning. With over 5 million visitors in 2012, across its 100,000 sqm site, ExCeL is London’s biggest venue and as Europe’s largest rental provider, we believe Europcar is the perfect partner.”

In addition to hiring vans at ExCeL London, exhibitors and suppliers can also hire vans from Europcar’s nationwide network for their trip to ExCeL, benefiting from hourly and one-way rentals, as well as delivery and collection services.

Located on ExCeL’s main boulevard, the Europcar Mobility Centre will serve the needs of exhibition visitors, exhibitors, the campus residents and employees, hotel guests and the immediate wider business and consumer communities.

Offering an all-encompassing transport solution, it will provide access to a wide range of car hire services, including a chauffeur-drive service from Prestige at Europcar, a valet service and bus and coach services to and from London City Airport.

Europcar Opens New Van Hire Branch At Bristol Temple Meads Station

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Europcar logoEuropcar has opened a new car and van rental branch at Bristol Temple Meads Station, in Bristol.

The Bristol Temple Meads railway station branch expands Europcar’s nationwide network bringing convenient access to a range of services including one-way rentals.

Customers will now be able to collect and drop off vehicles at the branch, from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

“With easy access to Bristol Airport and a number of popular tourist attractions, Bristol is a key location in Europcar’s growing network of branches,” says Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group says. “Our wide range of vehicles makes this new branch ideal for shopping and sightseeing trips, as well as business journeys. It also means that we can make the car hire experience even more convenient for leisure travellers.”

Bristol Temple Meads Station is located just off Temple Gate (the A4) in central Bristol. The postcode of the new branch is BS1 6QF and you can find full location details for the new branch, including a map and sat nav coordinates, on our branch page.

Europcar Trials ‘Pop-Up’ London Van Hire Locations

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Pop-up shops — temporary locations in unused or temporary premises — seem to be all the rage at the moment.

The latest development in the pop-up craze has come from an unexpected direction — Europcar’s largest car and van hire company, Europcar.

Europcar is currently trialling 14 new pop-up locations in London, in an effort to speed up customers’ access to rental cars and vans in the capital.

The pop-up branches are being operated as Meet & Greet locations and will offer Europcar’s full fleet of vans and cars available for collection in London.

When a customer arrives at one of the new branches, they will be met by a Europcar representative who will take them to their pre-booked hire van or car, enabling them to continue with their journey as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

It’s not clear how near the pre-booked cars and vans will beheld to the pop-up location, but I guess it’s reasonable to assume that they will be much closer than the nearest Europcar branch, enabling customers to cut out travel time across London to the nearest permanent London rental branch.

Europcar’s pop-up locations will be open six days a week, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, and Saturday, 8am to 1pm. The full list of Europcar pop-up locations is:

  • Battersea
  • Borehamwood
  • Camden
  • Chingford
  • Crystal Palace
  • Dartford
  • Earls Court
  • Ilford
  • New Cross
  • New Southgate
  • Notting Hill
  • Orpington
  • Staples Corner
  • Wood Green

Pop-up locations can be booked through Europcar’s website in the normal way and show up in the booking system as ‘Meet & Greet’ locations – e.g. ‘New Southgate Meet & Greet’. For more details or to make a booking, visit Europcar’s website.

Europcar Reports Surging Demand for Sunday Van Hire

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Europcar van hireEuropcar, the leader in car and van hire services in Europe for both leisure and business users is reporting a 30% increase in collection and return of vehicles at its more than 70 locations that are open on Sundays, based on data collected from 2010 to 2013.

The company has led the market in offering 7 day opening at key airport, station and city centre locations for several years and the new data demonstrates the importance of offering access to vehicle rental at the times that suit business and leisure customers.

“We believe 7 day opening should be a standard part of the offering from vehicle hire providers”, said Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group.  “”Europcar was the first company to extend its opening hours to encompass Saturday afternoons and Sundays several years ago and we continue to add to the 70+ locations as we analyse and respond to customer need.

“In the past, the car hire market came to a halt for the weekend after 1pm on Saturdays. But the huge surge we’ve seen in the demand for rentals on Sundays over the past year proves that a 7-day a week service gives customers the choice and flexibility they need.”

Europcar offers easy access to car and van hire 7 days per week at key locations across the UK, including all its airports, many station branches and many city centres, enabling customers to collect and drop off vehicles every day of the week – not just during traditional office opening hours.

Click here to go to Europcar’s website.

Save 20% On Europcar Van Hire With This Discount Code [EXPIRED]

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Europcar van hire moving houseEuropcar is offering a 20% discount code for UK van hire for all bookings from July 1 to September 30 2013. 

The discount is aimed at parents transporting students to and from university with their belongings, but is open to all van rental customers.

Discount Code: 51502816
Validity: 01/07/2013 – 30/09/2013

** THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED **

To receive the discount, enter the code when prompted on Europcar’s home page.

Discussing the promotion, Ken McCall, Managing Director of Europcar UK Group said:

“When looking forward to children coming back from university, it’s often only at the last minute that parents remember they need to bring back a year’s worth of accumulated clothes, books, furniture and equipment too” says Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group.  “This presents the challenge of having to fit everything in the family car – or making several trips.

Rather than driving across the country several times, we recommend parents opt for van hire so that they can get the whole job done in one go.  And, although driving a van might be viewed by some as a daunting prospect, with the right guidance it is actually a lot safer than driving an overloaded car.  That’s why we’ve compiled our van driving tips – to help Mum and Dad plan for the return from University.”

Europcar has 130 van hire locations across the UK and offers a broad selection of vans, from small Vauxhall Combo-type vans to luton box vans with tail lifts. The minimum age for van hire is 22 and all Europcar vans are fully maintained to manufacturer specifications and covered by 24 hour breakdown for added peace of mind. Plus, to reduce the stress even further, Europcar can deliver vans to home addresses through its freeDeliver delivery and collection service.

If you haven’t driven a van before, don’t worry — it’s not as hard as it might seem, and we’ve produced an expert set of tips for first-time van drivers that should answer all of your questions.

Nottingham Van Hire: Europcar Opens New Hire Branch

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Europcar van hireEuropcar has opened a new car and van hire branch in Nottingham.

The branch is located at 11 Queens Road and is only around two minutes’ walk from the firm’s old location on Mabel Street.

As far as I can tell, this new branch is for Europcar customers who want to visit the branch in person to collect and drop off vehicles.

Europcar’s old Mabel Street branch appears to remain open but is marked as ‘delivery and collection only’ on the firm’s website, suggesting it is only used for customers who are having their rental vans delivered to/collected from their home or workplace.

The new Europcar Nottinhgam branch is located at:

The new Nottingham location joins a new branch in Derby to extend the Europcar network already in place across the East Midlands. Travellers in the region have access to a range of vehicles and vans and customers can collect and drop off vehicles from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and Saturday from 8am to 4pm.

Click here to get a Europcar quote now.