Europcar launches new long-term van rental product

Europcar has launched a new solution for one or two-year van rental, with the price capped for a third year if required. 

The new offering covers all costs, including maintenance and servicing, and aims to provide the flexibility of rental without any variables in the cost.  

Keith Shorter, UK vans and trucks director at Europcar, said: “Many businesses are telling us that they like the flexibility of rental for one, two and even three years, rather than committing to outright purchase or other less flexible lease-style solutions. However, when looking at a rental solution they also require certainty over costs. 

“We are therefore offering an all-inclusive rate. Customers sign up for one or two years and the rate will not change during that period regardless of any additional costs for servicing or maintenance. They can even cap the price for a third year.”

Offered as part of Europcar’s long-term van hire solutions, it can be applied to short and long wheel base, Chapter 8 vehicles, crew cabs and specialist bodied vehicles.

It also provides the option for variable mileage requirements and includes free delivery and collection to business or home addresses.

Customers must commit to a minimum of 12 months, and they will only be subject to a pre-advised fee if they return the vehicle early during the chosen second or third year.

Shorter continued: “Commercial vehicles play a critical role in the UK economy. However, many businesses are facing challenging operating conditions and need as much certainty as possible over their costs.

“They also want flexibility that means they’re not directly committed to vehicles for the very long-term.

“Our new long-term van rental solution aims to offer the best of both worlds – the flexibility of rental, with the certainty of cost.”