Inside Europcar


Our history

Founded in Paris in 1949, the company today operates a fleet of over 250,000 vehicles at 2,977 locations in 170 different countries covering Europe, The Middle East, Africa, Indian Ocean, Central America, Mexico, Carribean and Asia - Pacific.


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 subsidiary in Portugal

1988 - Wagon-Lits purchases Europcar and sells 50% of the share of Volkswagen

1989 - Merger with Interrent Car Rental GmbH

1992 - Accor acquires Wagon-Lits including its 50% share of Europcar

1999 - Volkswagen takes over Accor's 50% share in Europcar

2000 - Budget Rent A Car are announced as new strategic partners for Canada and North America

2006 - Eurazeo acquires 100% of Europcar