Did you know?
Europcar works with premier car manufacturers to ensure the best in quality and safety. The average age of our vehicles is between four to eight months and each vehicle is inspected and cleaned at the end of every rental.
Our mission- Facts And Figures
- Our network
- Our history
- Our shareholder
- Our headquarters
- Our Call centers
- Car Rental Booking & Quote
Our History
1949
Europcar is founded in Paris
1970
Renault purchases Europcar
1973
Creation of subsidiaries in Belgium, Germany, Holland and Switzerland
1974
Acquisition of Budget in Italy: Corporate development in Spain
1981
Acquisition of Godfrey Davis UK, Creation of Europcar International
1982
Creation of subsidiary in Portugal
1988
Wagon-Lits purchases Europcar and sells 50% of the share to Volkswagen
1989
Merger with Interrent Car Rental GmbH
1992
Accor acquires Wagon-Lits including its 50% share of Europcar
1999
- Europcar launches an innovative Online Reservation System via the internet in February.
- Volkswagen AG become sole shareholders in Europcar, demonstrating its faith in the ability of the Europcar board and showing commitment in developing as a lifestyle company.
2000
Budget Rent A Car are announced as new strategic partners for Canada and North America.
2006
- Eurazeo acquires 100% of Europcar.
- Europcar acquires Keddy and Ultramar.
- Europcar signs a strategic alliance with Vanguards in the US and acquires the european business of Vanguard EMEA.
- Renewal of the strategic partnership with TUI.
