Green Motion review

Updated October 12, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team

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Our verdict

Green Motion provides car and van rental built around lower CO2 vehicles available in many countries. For travelers who weigh vehicle choice against environmental impact, its recycling practices, cleaner cleaning methods and franchise network give that priority a clear place in booking decisions.

Key facts

Best for
Travelers seeking lower emission car and van rental
Products
Car-rental
Official website
greenmotion.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Focus on lower CO2 cars and vans across worldwide locations
  • Offers both standard car hire and van rental options
  • Uses recycling, water reuse and biodegradable cleaning methods
  • Operates through established franchise system started in 2007

Cons

  • Range stays limited to cars and vans, not broader travel needs
  • Local service is handled by separate franchise operators by country
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Scored 8.5 / 10 by NomadCue.

Who it suits

  • Travelers who prioritize lower emission rental vehicles
  • Renters needing both cars and vans in different countries

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travelers looking for transport beyond car and van hire

The company behind it

The rental system is run by Green Motion Limited, based in the United Kingdom, using the trading name Green Motion International. The business began in the United Kingdom in 2007 with attention to lowering environmental impact. It acts as brand and licence holder and operator for a car and van rental franchise network. Individual countries or regions work under franchise agreements granted by Green Motion Limited and its subsidiaries. Information on each master or regional franchisee can be shared after written request.

Our full take

Founded in 2007 in the UK, a car and van rental company focused on lower CO2 vehicles worldwide.

How Green Motion compares

Frequently asked questions

What does Green Motion offer to travelers?+

Green Motion offers car rental and van rental in the United Kingdom and in other countries. Its fleet focus is vehicles that produce lower carbon dioxide. Travelers can therefore arrange everyday cars or larger vans with that environmental emphasis.

Where does Green Motion operate?+

Green Motion works in the United Kingdom and worldwide through its rental network. Individual countries or regions are served under separate franchise arrangements. Travelers should therefore expect availability to depend on the local franchise operation.

Who runs local Green Motion locations?+

Local operations are run by master or regional franchisees under agreements from Green Motion Limited and its subsidiaries. Green Motion International is the trading name for that franchise system. Details of a particular franchisee can be provided after written request.

How does Green Motion address environmental impact?+

The company describes recycling of accepted materials, water capture and reuse for vehicle cleaning, and food waste separation in staff areas. It also reports use of biodegradable chemicals plus methods such as steam cleaning and waterless processes. Renewable energy is used as much as possible across the business.

Sources

Compiled from 1 source page, checked October 17, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Green Motion

Green Motion

Travelers seeking lower emission car and van rental

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