This autumn will see hire car giants Europcar offer up to 20% discount on van and car hire along with the option of Europcar’s free delivery and collection service weDeliver.

Customers can access this deal either via the Europcar website or by calling 0871 384 1089. Europcar has also made the offer available on its newly launched on-the-go mobile phone program whereby users simply log on to the group’s mobile car hire website to find their nearest branch and make reservations.

The discount is available on the entire Europcar fleet which ranges from tiny inner-city runabouts up to estates, saloons and luxury vehicles. The group also features a range of vans and utilities for heavy jobs, from small Ford transit vans up to large tail-lift trucks. Europcar’s fleet is around 6 months old on average and all bookings are supported by a 24-hr roadside assistance service.

Europcar has declared autumn a perfect time for a car holiday as most of the large crowds have dissipated from the main tourist attractions although most are still open. The cost for self-drive holidays are minimal when compared to air travel meaning the fall season is a good option for the budget conscious. The group also claims that by making the offer available on vans that pre-Christmas DIY jobs can be tackled without breaking the bank.

The discount service is available at more than 159 locations throughout Britain, aside from some airports where there are good travel links to pick-up locations. Europcar guarantees that all vehicles will be delivered within 2 hours of booking.