Europcar
Paris-based rental brand with cars, vans and trucks in over 140 countries
Quick Overview
| Company | Europcar International SASU |
|---|---|
| Category | Car Rental Platforms |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Car rental, van and truck rental, electric and hybrid models, mobile app, Privilege loyalty scheme, country-specific terms |
| Pricing | 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. |
| Best For | Customers who want a French-run brand with cars and light commercial vehicles |
| Replaces | Hertz |
Detailed Review
Europcar sits in the car rental platforms category. Its legal mentions name Europcar International SASU, 13 ter Boulevard Berthier, 75017 Paris, RCS Paris 489 099 903, with share capital of 110.000.000 EUR and VAT number FR 45542065305.
The privacy policy calls Europcar International the parent company of Europcar Mobility Group and says a Europcar-branded station can be run by a group member. We checked these pages on 5 November 2026.
Who processes your data when you rent from Europcar?
Europcar International SASU processes data for the online account and booking, and local Europcar entities handle data where they deliver the service. The policy states that its first part does not apply to franchisees, subsidiaries and their own sites.
This split means the entity on your rental agreement can differ from the one on europcar.com.
What does Europcar offer beyond cars?
The homepage lists city cars, premium cars, electric, hybrid and plug-in models, plus vans and trucks. It also advertises an iOS app and a Privilege scheme.
Compared with Hertz, the pages we read give less detail on construction or industrial equipment, which the Hertz terms mention.
What could not be confirmed?
We read the en-us version of the site. It gives no price list, no hosting location and no ownership statement for the group.
Limitations to Consider
The pages we read show no tariff and no data hosting location. Rental conditions depend on the country, and a station may be run by a franchisee or agent rather than by Europcar International itself.
Who Should Use Europcar
Renters who want a French-run brand with cars and light commercial vehicles in many countries and accept that local entities vary.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- 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
Cons
- No price list on the pages we read
- Local entities and franchisees differ
- Hosting location not stated
- We read the en-us site only
Alternatives to Europcar
Other European car rental platforms worth comparing before you decide:
See all European car rental platforms or compare them directly against Hertz on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The legal mentions give Europcar International SASU, 13 ter Boulevard Berthier, 75017 Paris, France.
Yes, the homepage lists vans and trucks next to cars.
No, the privacy policy says a station can be run by a member of the group, and the policy does not cover franchisees.