Every European car rental platform reviewed
Pullach, Germany
No price list on the pages we read; the German homepage states premium cars at economy prices and discounts of up to 20% through SIXT ONE.
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Best for: Travellers who want a single large rental brand with its own stations in many countries
Sixt is the German rental brand run by Sixt GmbH & Co. Autovermietung KG in Pullach, and it is the broadest single offer in this directory. One account covers car rental, van rental, the SIXT+ subscription, a chauffeur and airport transfer service, and the SIXT ONE rewards scheme, which the German homepage ties to discounts of up to 20%.
The imprint gives the Amtsgericht Muenchen register number HRA 81 061 and names Sixt Verwaltungs-GmbH, seated in Vienna, as general partner. Sixt says it has 2000+ stations in 105 countries, which is its own figure. US rentals fall under a separate entity, Sixt Rent a Car, LLC, and the booking form we read defaulted to drivers aged 30.
What Sixt does well
- German imprint with commercial register number
- Cars, vans, subscription and transfer under one account
- Stations stated in 105 countries
- SIXT ONE rewards programme
- Business offer next to consumer rental
Where Sixt falls short
- No prices published on the pages we read
- Separate US entity for US rentals
- Default booking age of 30 in the form we read
- Ownership not described in the imprint
Standout feature. Sixt is the only brand here that sells rental, a monthly car subscription and a chauffeur service in one account.
Paris, France
No price list on the pages we read; the homepage shows promotions such as up to 15% off for Spain and Portugal and a permanent 10% discount through Privilege.
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Best for: Customers who want a French-run brand with cars and light commercial vehicles
Europcar is the French network whose legal mentions name Europcar International SASU at 13 ter Boulevard Berthier in Paris, with RCS Paris 489 099 903 and share capital of 110.000.000 EUR. The homepage lists city cars, premium cars, electric, hybrid and plug-in models, vans and trucks, and an iOS app.
The privacy policy calls Europcar International the parent of Europcar Mobility Group and says a station can be operated by a group member, a subsidiary or a franchisee. The Privilege scheme carries a permanent 10% discount on the homepage, and country-specific terms are published. We read the en-us site only.
What Europcar does well
- French legal mentions with RCS and VAT number
- Cars, vans and trucks
- Electric, hybrid and plug-in models listed
- Privilege loyalty scheme
- Country-specific terms published
Where Europcar falls short
- No price list on the pages we read
- Local entities and franchisees differ
- Hosting location not stated
- We read the en-us site only
Standout feature. Europcar is the only tool here that prints share capital and an RCS number for its parent company.
Rotkreuz, Switzerland
Custom (quote-based)
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Best for: Swiss residents who want short, station-based trips priced by the hour and kilometre
Mobility is a Swiss car sharing cooperative based at Suurstoffi 16 in Rotkreuz, and it is the odd one out in this directory: a car is booked and opened through the app and paid by the hour and kilometre, not by the day. The home page says fuel, insurance and service are included and counts 3,500 vehicles at 1,800 locations, which are the cooperative's own figures.
The sporadic plan has CHF 39.90 activation, a journey access fee of CHF 2.50 to 5.00 and fares from CHF 3.00 per hour and CHF 0.65 per km. The regular plan costs CHF 9.90 per month after three free months and waives the monthly fee under 28. Members pay CHF 250.00 once for fares from CHF 2.00 per hour. Switzerland sits outside the EEA, and the imprint admits a Google Analytics transfer to the USA.
What Mobility does well
- Three plans with fares stated in francs
- Fuel, insurance and service in the fare, per the home page
- Own count of 3,500 cars at 1,800 locations
- Run as a cooperative, with a member plan
- Plan without monthly fee for drivers under 28
Where Mobility falls short
- Only Switzerland on the pages we read
- Sporadic plan charges a fee per journey
- Imprint sends Google Analytics data to a US server
- Member plan starts with CHF 250.00
Standout feature. Mobility is the only cooperative in this category, and its members hold a share of the operator itself.
Switzerland (city not shown in our extract), Switzerland
No fee table on the pages we read; the homepage shows per-day examples in euro such as Los Angeles Airport from EUR 48.
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Best for: Travellers who want to compare many suppliers on one screen
Discover Cars is a comparison and booking site whose terms name Travel Drive GmbH as a Swiss-based corporation, with affiliates Car Rental Technologies FZCO in the UAE and Discover Car Hire AS in Latvia. It rents no cars of its own: you search suppliers, pay through the site and collect from the supplier's counter.
The homepage shows euro per-day examples, such as Los Angeles Airport from EUR 48, deal pages per US state and country, and free cancellation offers. The terms say the deposit is not covered by the booking agreement. The full Swiss registration number is cut off in our extract, and the site calls itself the most-visited comparison site, a statement we did not test.
What Discover Cars does well
- Swiss-based provider named in the terms
- Many suppliers in one search
- Prices in many currencies
- Free cancellation offers on the homepage
- Many languages
Where Discover Cars falls short
- Not a rental company itself
- Deposit handled outside the Booking Agreement
- UAE and Latvian affiliates in operations
- Registration number cut off in our extract
Standout feature. Discover Cars is the only tool here with deal pages for US states, priced in euro.
Stirling, United Kingdom
The site states that rates include VAT, insurance and breakdown recovery; no fixed tariff was shown in the pages we read.
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Best for: UK residents and visitors who want a local branch network and insurance included
Arnold Clark Rental is a trading style of Arnold Clark Finance Limited, whose mailing address is Renault Complex, Kerse Road, Stirling. The About page claims over 35 branches across the UK, and the homepage lists car hire, van hire, business hire and dual control cars for learner drivers.
The site says rates include VAT, insurance and breakdown recovery, plus unlimited mileage on hires of 4 days or more. The default driver age is 25 with selectable options for 23 and 24. The terms of hire keep you responsible for the vehicle until staff receive it during opening hours. The company is also an appointed representative of Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited for financial services.
What Arnold Clark Rental does well
- UK company named on the site
- Insurance and VAT stated in the price
- Unlimited mileage from 4 days
- Dual control hire
- Van hire as well as cars
Where Arnold Clark Rental falls short
- UK branches only
- Driver age 25 by default
- No tariff in the pages we read
- Hosting location not stated
Standout feature. Arnold Clark Rental is the only tool here that lists dual control cars for learner drivers.
Spain (address at Camino del Campet s/n), Spain
No tariff on the pages we read; the homepage shows offers such as up to 50 EUR discount and up to 15% off the Crazy rate.
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Best for: Budget travellers in Spain and Mediterranean countries
Goldcar is the Spanish airport rental brand of Goldcar Spain S.L.U., whose Aviso legal gives a CIF, a Registro Mercantil entry and an office at Camino del Campet. Its signature feature is Key'n Go, a kiosk where, according to the homepage, you pick up keys in under 2 minutes without a queue.
The legal notice lists subsidiaries in Italy, France, Croatia and the United Kingdom, and says other countries are served by franchisees under Goldcar Master SLU. Offers on the homepage include up to 50 EUR off and up to 15% off the Crazy rate. We found no tariff, deposit or excess figure, and Club Goldcar points are the only loyalty feature named.
What Goldcar does well
- Spanish legal entity with CIF and register data
- Key'n Go counter-free pickup
- Club Goldcar points
- Subsidiaries listed by country
- Offers shown on the homepage
Where Goldcar falls short
- No tariff in the pages we read
- Franchise in several countries
- Extras are chosen separately
- Spanish-first site
Standout feature. Goldcar is the only brand here built around a keys kiosk that replaces the rental counter.
Finestrat (Alicante), Spain
No tariff table; the homepage shows a weekly offer of up to 25% and a return in Madrid for 1 EUR.
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Best for: Travellers wanting a zero-excess rate in Spain, Portugal, Italy or Greece
Centauro Rent a Car is maintained by Centauro Rent a Car S.L.U. in Finestrat, near Alicante, with a CIF and a Registro Mercantil de Alicante entry. It sells rental, a subscription, vehicle purchase and a Business offer, and promotes the weekly offer of up to 25% along with a return in Madrid for 1 EUR.
The homepage calls Centauro Premium an all-inclusive rate with free cancellation and no excess; the list of items lives on the rate page, which we did not read. Coverage is Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, with openings named in Lisbon, Florence, Milan and Rome. The Aviso legal is in Spanish and no hosting location is given.
What Centauro Rent a Car does well
- Spanish entity with CIF and register entry
- All-inclusive Premium rate described
- Free cancellation stated
- Subscription and purchase options
- Business programme
Where Centauro Rent a Car falls short
- Southern Europe only
- No tariff in our extract
- Spanish legal text
- Hosting not stated
Standout feature. Centauro Rent a Car is the only tool here that sells cars alongside rental and subscription.
Palma, Mallorca, Spain
No tariff on the pages we read; the site advertises premium brands with the most comprehensive rates.
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Best for: Customers wanting rental, transfers and leasing from one group
OK Mobility is the brand of Othman Ktiri Group S.L., NIF B57653321, with its seat on Avda Gran Via Asima in Palma, Mallorca. The homepage lists rental from 1 to 89 days, a transfer service with a driver, leasing from 2 to 9 months, leasing from 24 to 72 months and pre-owned cars, plus delivery and a Club OK scheme.
The conditions of use apply the regulations in force in Spain. The privacy notice names a local controller per country, for example OK Mobility Group S.L. in Las Palmas and OK Mobility Deutschland GmbH. The site advertises premium brands with the most comprehensive rates, a claim without a tariff behind it in the pages we read.
What OK Mobility does well
- Spanish entity with NIF and register data
- Rental, leasing and transfers in one group
- Country entities listed in privacy notice
- Premium brands advertised
- Several languages
Where OK Mobility falls short
- No tariff in our extract
- Country entities vary
- Coverage not stated
- Hosting not stated
Standout feature. OK Mobility is the only tool here with leasing terms running from 2 months up to 72 months.
Woburn, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
No tariff on the pages we read; the site names four bundles (Basic, Plus+, Premium, Premium+) without prices in our extract.
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Best for: Renters who want an electric-friendly brand in many countries
Green Motion is operated by Green Motion Limited, company number 08449994, with a registered office at Aspen Farm in Woburn and a Companies House citation in the imprint. The menus list an electric vehicle section, the bundles Basic, Plus+, Premium and Premium+, and rewards tiers named Green, VIP and Elite.
The legal text says Green Motion International is a trading name and that each country operates under a franchise agreement, so the contract may be with a local franchisee. Business accounts, a Flex option and a Car & Camp product are listed. Locations in the menu include Turkey, South Africa and the United Kingdom. No prices appear in our extract.
What Green Motion does well
- UK company number published
- Electric vehicles listed
- Bundles and rewards tiers
- Business accounts
- Many languages
Where Green Motion falls short
- Franchise structure
- No prices in our extract
- Local entity unclear
- Hosting not stated
Standout feature. Green Motion is the only brand here that lists a camper product, Car & Camp, beside its electric vehicles.
Munich, Germany
No tariff on the pages we read; included cover is listed in German.
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Best for: German-speaking travellers who want insurance bundled into the booking
Sunny Cars is a rental broker run by Sunny Cars GmbH at Paul-Gerhardt-Allee 42 in Munich, with managing directors Kai Sannwald and Thorsten Lehmann named in the imprint. A Dutch office in Haarlem is registered under KvK 30127954. The site is mainly German with an English version.
The Rundum-Sorglos-Paket lists fully comprehensive cover, country-standard liability, additional liability of 10 million euro, theft protection, towing costs, refunds after damage or a break-in, and help with lost keys or papers. Reservations can be changed up to 24 hours before the start. Sunny Cars has no vehicles, so the supplier terms decide pick-up and deposit.
What Sunny Cars does well
- German imprint with managing directors
- Long list of included cover
- Changes up to 24h before start
- Worldwide destinations
- Travel agency channel
Where Sunny Cars falls short
- Broker, not a rental firm
- No tariff in our extract
- German-first site
- Hosting not stated
Standout feature. Sunny Cars is the only tool here that names a 10 million euro liability top-up inside its booking package.
Cologne, Germany
Free to compare; rental prices come from providers and no fixed tariff is shown.
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Best for: German-speaking users who want comparison with phone support
Billiger Mietwagen is a comparison portal operated by FLOYT Mobility GmbH at Holzmarkt 2a in Cologne, entered as HRB 102448 at the Amtsgericht Cologne. You enter a pick-up place and dates, compare offers and receive a voucher to show at the counter. Vans and an app are part of the offer.
The site says it compares over 150 providers, allows free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up and staffs a phone line from 08:00 to 20:00 every day. It also claims over 2 million customers and a TrustScore of 4.3 from 74,962 reviews; those numbers are self-reported and we did not verify them. The pages are in German and the imprint does not describe ownership.
What Billiger Mietwagen does well
- German imprint with register number
- Over 150 providers
- Free cancellation up to 24h
- Phone advice daily
- Vans and app
Where Billiger Mietwagen falls short
- Broker only
- German-language pages
- Ownership not shown
- Figures are self-reported
Standout feature. Billiger Mietwagen is the only comparison portal here with a phone line open every day of the week.
Clichy, France
No tariff in our extract; the menu names a young driver offer, a half-day offer and a per-kilometre offer.
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Best for: Renters in France, including movers who need a van
ADA is the French rental network of ADA SA, a societe anonyme at 22/28 rue Henri Barbusse in Clichy, registered at RCS Nanterre under 338657141. The menu spans passenger cars, utility vehicles, trucks, electric and premium vehicles, licence-free cars and two-wheelers, with agencies in cities such as Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice and Toulouse.
Named offers cover professionals, young drivers, half-days and a per-kilometre formula, but their conditions were not in our extract. A page called Demenager avec ADA speaks to people moving house. The pages are French-only, list agencies in France and show no prices.
What ADA does well
- French company with RCS number
- Vans, trucks and scooters
- Named offers for young drivers
- Electric vehicles listed
- Many city agencies
Where ADA falls short
- France focus
- No prices in our extract
- French pages
- Hosting not stated
Standout feature. ADA is the only tool here that rents licence-free cars and scooters next to vans and trucks.
