The Europcar UK Group has opened what it claims is the largest car rental location in Europe.

In close proximity to the blighted Terminal 5, the new, 3.4-acre site opened on April 1.

With a total fleet of 4,500 vehicles and resources to handle up to 190,000 check-ins and check-outs per annum, the new location will cater for customers from Europcar, National Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car and Guy Salmon Prestige Rental.

“By opening the largest car rental location in Europe, with some of the most advanced customer service initiatives in the sector, we are reinforcing our position as the UK’s number one car rental provider,” said John Leigh, managing director, Europcar UK Group.