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Car Hire

Cost: Daily rate £44 (Europcar)

How it works: Nothing new here – but considering car hire as an alternative to ownership is! It’s sensible for those who need a vehicle infrequently.

There are no annual fees to worry about, and the longer you rent for, the less you tend to pay. Insurance and servicing is taken care of and, with a firm like Europcar, as long as you hand the car back with a full tank of fuel there are no extra charges. There are a huge number of UK operators, though, so shop around for the best deal.

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In Detail

Car Hire

Typical car: Renault Clio
Contact: www.europcar.co.uk
www.comparecarhire.co.uk

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New & used car deals

Renault Clio

Renault Clio

RRP £16,160Avg. savings £3,230 off RRP*Used from £7,195
Dacia Spring

Dacia Spring

RRP £14,995Avg. savings £4,603 off RRP*
Audi A3

Audi A3

RRP £26,295Avg. savings £4,213 off RRP*Used from £10,995
Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf

RRP £25,235Avg. savings £2,502 off RRP*Used from £11,700
* Average savings are calculated daily based on the best dealer prices on Auto Express vs manufacturer RRP
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