Whether you need a holiday car, are travelling for work or your own car is having repairs, Europcar’s rental vehicles are a handy solution. Now, thanks to our pick of the best Europcar deals, car rental doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here, our experts have rounded up the very best ways to help you save on your next booking.
10 per cent off first orders
Enjoy 10 per cent off your first booking when you register for the Europcar newsletter. You will also receive exclusive Europcar coupon codes, personalised deals and helpful information, such as destination ideas, straight to your inbox.
Exclusive benefits with Privilege For You
Europcar’s “Privilege For You” loyalty programme delivers benefits from the second you sign up, such as 10 per cent off vehicle hire year-round. Collect one point for every £1 spent to unlock more benefits, with bonus points available for booking extras. Here are the four privilege membership tiers and their associated benefits:
Discoverer
- 0 to 999 points
- 10 per cent off year-round
- Special offers
- 15 per cent off Accor Hotels
Traveller
- 1,000 – 2,999 points
- Everything from Discoverer
- Earn 10 per cent more points
Adventurer
- 3,000 to 9,999 points
- Everything from Traveller
- Earn 20 per cent more points
- Vehicle category upgrade
- Free additional driver
- Priority desk attention
Navigator
- From 10,000 points
- Everything from Adventurer
- Earn 30 per cent more points
- Double vehicle category upgrade
- Premium events
In addition to the listed benefits, you’ll unlock surprise rewards as you move up the tiers. For example, at 300, 500 or 800 points, you might receive Europcar promo codes, a free additional driver or other exclusive perks.
Up to 15 per cent off with the Europcar student discount
Make that dream road trip a reality or make moving flats more manageable with Europcar. It works directly with Student Beans and Grad Beans to offer students and recent graduates up to 15 per cent off car hire. A 10 per cent discount is also available in Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand.
Students need to verify their eligibility with their university email address. Graduates from the past five years can qualify by providing documentation of a recognised course of at least 12 months, dated within that period.
Save up to 20 per cent in seasonal sales
Another way to save is to check the Europcar deals page. With savings up to 20 per cent off, it highlights offers available in the UK, for business members and across worldwide locations.
Get 25 per cent off premium protection insurance
Saving money on car hire is smart, but making sure you’re properly covered is smarter. Europcar’s premium protection insurance safeguards you from accidents or theft – and if you book in advance, you can save up to 25 per cent on your coverage.
Drivers aged 26 and older qualify, with collision damage and theft waivers reduced to zero excess, according to Europcar.
Delivery and collection services
Europcar will deliver your rental to you and collect it from your home, business or hotel for a fee of £25 each way. That means less stress and more convenience, giving you more time to focus on your journey.
Select the delivery and collection service in the additional options when booking online. Europcar will call 24 hours before to verify your details and message you on the day with an estimated arrival time. Make sure to have your driver’s licence, proof of address and payment card used for the booking on hand, to speed up the delivery process.
Rent by the hour
Whether you need a one-way ride to the airport or a luxury car for a night out, renting by the hour gives you flexibility. Europcar also offers hourly van hire, which is ideal if you’re staying close to home or quickly picking up large items that don’t fit in your vehicle.
Online check-in
Using the Europcar app or website, you can complete your online check-in before picking up your vehicle. You’ll be required to verify your booking with your reservation number, upload your driver’s licence, an ID or passport, take a selfie and confirm your contact details.
Doing so will save you time at the counter when you pick up your vehicle. Be aware that you still need to bring your physical documents and the payment method associated with the booking when you arrive.
Free cancellation
Most bookings come with free cancellation up to 48 hours before your pick-up time at Europcar – any later incurs a fee of £45. The only packages that don’t come with free cancellation are light packages.
Q
Where do I apply my Europcar discount code?
In the final step of completing your booking, look for ‘Add a coupon code’ directly above the payment details section. Click on it to reveal a box, where you can paste and apply your code.Q
How much can I save with a Europcar promo code?
The majority of Europcar coupon codes give 10 per cent off, whether on all rentals, selected models, or specifically luxury vehicles.Q
Is there a Europcar NHS discount?
There is no official NHS or key worker promotion offered directly through Europcar. However, Health Service Discounts currently has 10 per cent off for NHS staff on its website.Q
Do Europcar points expire?
Yes, your points will be downgraded over time. If you have not rented in the last 12 months, your point count is reset to the beginning of your current level. This gets further downgraded to the minimum points of the level below, if you do not rent for another 12 months. After 3 years, your Privilege For You account will be cancelled.Q
What are Europcar privilege weekends?
Also known as the privilege free weekend, it is a two or three day rental – including Saturday night – that Europcar Privilege members get once a year, every year. Europcar issues a dedicated voucher for the offer, which you can redeem when booking.
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