The UK car rental market shrank by 0.5% between 2000 and 2001 to reach £570 million (US$831 million) in current prices. The market grew by almost 4.2% over the five year review period, but declined in real terms. There are a substantial number of factors affecting the demand for car rental in the UK. The most significant factors include the state of the economy and business activity that intensifies the market as more companies chase an increasing number of bookings. This report is part of Euromonitor’s highly successful Major Market Profiles series. These briefings provide concise, up-to-date, accurate and affordable analysis of 156 commercial, industrial and service sectors in France, Germany, the UK and the US.
