Avis offers families cheaper motoring options

The average family living in London could save up to £6,000 per year through downsizing their everyday car and taking advantage of car rental as and when they need a larger vehicle.

The annual cost of living in the UK is steadily on the rise. It was recently reported that the weekly supermarket bill is increasing, and fuel prices now exceed £1 per litre throughout the country. With this, and the proposed increase in urban congestion charging, the average family motorist is facing a growing hole in their pocket.

Avis suggests that families could save up to £6,000 per year in motoring costs by downsizing their everyday car and renting a larger vehicle such as an MPV or estate, when they need one. This environmentally-responsible and practical solution could help stem the mounting costs of running a vehicle in the UK.

Take the following scenario, where a family of two adults and two children need to use their vehicle every day for short journeys around town and the occasional family outing or annual holiday. They currently own a large vehicle with four-wheel drive capability that is rarely driven with every seat occupied and never used for off-road driving.

For families in this situation, Avis suggests downsizing the regular car to something smaller, practical and more economical for use during the week, such as a 5-door Peugeot 107 that has a fuel economy of 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 109g/km, and then renting a larger vehicle from Avis when the need arises.

With Avis, it’s possible to rent all shapes and sizes from a Renault Clio to a Grand Espace, providing you with a car for every need and any length of time. Avis also offers the option to make your rental CarbonNeutral. Visit avis.co.uk for further information.

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