ING Car Lease has seen a “significant rise” in the number of companies using rental vehicles as part of their fleet management strategy.

The company has seen rental volumes rise by over 18%.

Michelle Wilson, head of rental services at ING Car Lease, said: “We have seen a definite shift in attitude towards rental vehicles…

"Obviously, in times of economic uncertainty, businesses are looking to minimise their exposure to long-term contracts that could saddle them with assets that may well not get fully utilised.”