OUR COMPANY - ABOUT EUROPCAR

Europcar is one of the leading global car rental companies.

Founded in Paris in 1949, the company today operates a fleet of over 216,000 quality vehicles and 3,500 rental locations throughout the world. Europcar is owned by Eurazeo, one of the most important investment companies in Europe.

Europcar creates flexible driving solutions which fit your individual mobility needs.

1949

Europcar is founded in Paris

1970

Renault purchases Europcar

1973

Development of operations in Belgium, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain and Switzerland

1982

Creation of subsidiary in Portugal

1988

Wagon-Lits purchases Europcar and sells 50% of the share to Volkswagen, merger with Interrent GmbH

1992

Accor acquires Wagon-Lits including its 50% share of Europcar

1999

Europcar launches an innovative Online Reservation System

2000

Budget Rent A Car are announced as new strategic partners for Canada and North America.

2003

Dollar Thrifty Group selected as service-partner for Canada and North America.

2006

Eurazeo acquires 100% of Europcar.

2006

Europcar signs Partnership Agreement with Mazda Car Rental Corporation.

Europcar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eurazeo.

With close to 5 billion euros in diversified assets and a market capitalization of more than 4 billion euros, Eurazeo is one of the top listed investment companies in Europe.

Backed by 150 years of experience and a strong financial base, Eurazeo's strategy is either to acquire majority stakes or to hold an influential position in companies with important growth potential