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U-Save Opens Rental Car Outlet in Hungary

Owner Green Motion will apply its eco-friendly fleet management as corporate demand for sustainable fleet services grows, which is a priority for many Hungarian car renters.

Three U-Save executives in suits pose in front of a rental car counter.

(L to R): Ádám Schmidt, Zoltán Petrányi, and Gábor Dévai of Green Motion International and U-Save Car Rental of Hungary. 

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The Petrányi Group and Green Motion Hungary Zrt. will introduce the U-Save Car and Truck Rental brand to the Hungarian market in March when it opens a rental car outlet at Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

In January, mobility expert Gábor Dévai joined Green Motion Hungary as a co-owner, forming a partnership that spans the Petrányi Group’s 50 years of industry expertise, Green Motion’s reputation, and Dévai’s 22 years of sector experience.

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Additional local mobility experts have joined the team, aiming to drive growth and innovation essential for the industry’s future. 

Together, Green Motion and U-Save will deliver a broader range of services, catering to different customer segments, to establish both brands as key players among domestic and international car renters.

Green Motion will apply its eco-friendly fleet management as corporate demand for sustainable fleet services grows. This is particularly important in Hungary, where corporate fleets often remain idle 40% of the time, and many executives maintain larger, more expensive vehicles than necessary. 

Green Motion will continue offering a low-emission fleet primarily composed of hybrid vehicles supported by paperless, digital processes.

The introduction of the U-Save brand, founded in the U.S. in 1979, provides an alternative for customers seeking reliable, efficient car rental options. U-Save will operate within the airport terminal at Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, with plans underway for a downtown location featuring digital solutions.

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Zoltán Petrányi, owner of Petrányi Group, said in a news release: “Car usage habits are constantly evolving, and I believe the growth of tourism and the transformation of the mobility ecosystem will create new opportunities for us.”

 Dévai, former managing director of Sixt Rent a Car Hungary and recipient of the 2023 Car Rental Company of the Year award, added, “Our goal is to deliver a customer experience comparable to a five-star boutique hotel where clients return for the outstanding service and overall experience.”

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