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Europcar

Europcar is a car rental agency with a global presence. Founded in 1949 in France, it operates across France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria and 1 other. Below you'll find the essentials on its fleet, pricing, insurance and a direct link to the official site.

France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria and 1 other

About Europcar

Founded in 1949, Europcar is a car rental agency headquartered in France. It operates a vehicle catalogue with a global presence, alongside the other car rental agencies indexed on Gopaxo — Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise.

Why choose Europcar?

Europcar's standout features include: unlimited mileage available, optional full-cover insurance, airport or downtown pick-up, free cancellation up to 48h before. They make it easy to compare options before booking and protect your rental if anything goes wrong.

  • unlimited mileage available
  • optional full-cover insurance
  • airport or downtown pick-up
  • free cancellation up to 48h before
  • additional driver option

How to rent on the platform

On Europcar, you search by pick-up location, dates and vehicle category. Results are sorted by price, vehicle size or rating. Every listing shows insurance policy, deductible, mileage cap and options (baby seat, GPS, additional driver).

Pricing, insurance and cancellation

Europcar typically offers two rate tiers: "Full protection" (zero-deductible insurance, more peace of mind but more expensive) and "Standard" (basic insurance with deductible, cheaper but higher financial risk). Payment happens at booking; a hold is placed on your card at pick-up and released at drop-off.

Booking on Europcar

From Gopaxo, one click redirects you to Europcar's official site (https://www.europcar.com) to finalise your rental. No extra fee: you get Europcar's official rate and its standard customer support.

Most frequent questions about Gopaxo

What is Europcar?

Europcar is a car rental agency headquartered in France. It rents vehicles across France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Austria and 1 other through its website and mobile app.

Do I need an international licence to rent with Europcar?

In Europe, an EU licence is usually enough. Outside the EU, an international driver's permit may be required depending on the destination country. Always check local requirements on Europcar's official site.

How does insurance work at Europcar?

Europcar typically includes basic insurance (liability + collision damage waiver with deductible) and offers premium options to remove the deductible. Some premium credit cards also cover the deductible.

Can I cancel my Europcar booking?

Depends on the rate. Standard rates allow free cancellation up to 48 or 24 hours before pick-up. Prepaid "non-refundable" rates are locked in but 10-20% cheaper.

Does Europcar offer unlimited mileage?

Usually yes in Europe and North America. Limited mileage (200-300 km/day) still applies on some economy categories or specific destinations. Check before booking.

What's the minimum age to rent with Europcar?

Typically 21 years with a "young driver" surcharge (18-25), 25 years without surcharge. Some premium categories are restricted to 30+.