The firm says the introduction of these cars to its UK fleet is another example of its bid to be greener. Avis in the UK has been CarbonNeutral since 1997, offsetting almost 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date – equivalent to the emissions produced by over 18 million return trips from London to Paris on the Eurostar!

Michael McInerney, Avis UK fleet director, commented: ‘Demand to hire eco-cars is increasing, as people look to reduce their carbon footprints and cut the cost of filling a tank of fuel. We’ve taken this on and are delighted to add these vehicles to our fleet – the perfect option for the environmentally conscious.’