TORONTO — Europe-bound travellers can hit the open road in style now that Auto Europe is offering exclusive access to an expanded range of high-demand vehicles during peak summer months.

The company has reserved a dedicated fleet of compact cars, premium full-size sedans and seven- to nine-passenger vans in Italy, Germany and Switzerland through September, a period of time when inventory is typically scarce. Guaranteed makes include premium brands such as Mercedes, MBW and Audi. Travellers are encouraged to secure their rental early to lock in the lowest rates.

A recent study released by Auto Europe shows that advanced bookings for summer 2016 were up year over year, with travellers opting to extend their trip duration slightly in 4 out of the 5 most popular pickup cities for summer: Rome, Paris, Dublin, Florence and London.