European Hire

Abacus specialises in supplying modern compliant vehicles for travel into Europe.

Our vehicles are permitted to travel through most European countries which include:

Our pricing structure includes:

• Breakdown Cover
• Green Card
• Hire Charges
• Insurance
• Mileage
• VE103B form

European Travel Kits

We can also supply European Travel Kits which include the following. Extra items can be purchased individually in our depot.

Do Your Homework

Abacus are not an authority on driving in the EU and cannot be held responsible for any fines or penalties imposed, so it is the Hirer’s responsibility to check what extra paperwork, documentation and equipment is required to drive through each country as they may differ from one to the other. For example in France it is compulsory to carry one Warning Triangle and one High Visibility Vest whereas in Spain it is compulsory to carry a High Visibility Vest for each person in the vehicle and two Warning Triangles.

If you’re heading across to Europe on a skiing trip, check the following links for tyre requirements as in some countries snow tyres are compulsory. We can fit snow tyres to our vehicles on request and with enough notice but there is a charge for this service.

France has recently introduced the vehicle specific CRIT’Air Clean Air Sticker which should be displayed on your vehicle if you drive through Paris, Lyon or Grenoble. Abacus can apply for the sticker on your behalf but must be given at least 7 days notice. Please give us a call if you think this may apply to you.

Further Help and Advice

The following websites may help you with country specific requirements, equipment and advise, but ultimately it is up to you to choose where you gain the information required:

• The RAC – Driving Abroad
• The AA – Essential advice for driving abroad
• French Air Quality Certificate Service