Summary
- What is Auto Europe?
- How does it work?
- - Vehicle rental
- - Private driver service and airport transfer
- Advantages and disadvantages of Auto Europe
- - Benefits
- - Disadvantages
- Auto Europe: Editor's note
Reviews on Auto Europe, the website for car rentals in Europe and travel tips!
Are you planning a stay abroad and you don't feel like using public transport? The solution for you: rent a car! Auto Europe - the world's leading intermediary in the car rental sector - will help you find the offer that suits you best by putting you in touch with various car rental companies.
The result is a large choice of vehicles at attractive prices in more than 180 countries. With more than 20,000 locations worldwide, you're sure to find the one closest to where you want to rent a car!
Want to find your rental car at the best price and find out more about Auto Europe? How does it work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? The editorial staff of Génération Voyage has looked into the question: opinion and test, here is our Auto Europe magazine.
What is Auto Europe?
Founded in 1954 in Portland, Auto Europe was born from an original idea by the American Alex Cecil. Then settled in Germany, he decides to rent his car to Americans visiting the region. It is back in the United States that he decides to transform his idea into a company that, over the years, has succeeded in attracting international attention.
By teaming up with rental giants such as Avis, Budget, Europcar or Hertz, Auto Europe is now making a name for itself in the sun by becoming an essential intermediary in car rental. And, in addition to offering you the best offers on the market, Auto Europe offers you a wide range of rental cars.
Whether you are dreaming of a moment of elegance at the wheel of a luxury car, whether you are imagining yourself criss-crossing a country aboard a camper van, or whether you simply want to get around the city with a city girl, you will find the right car for you with Auto Europe. And if, on the contrary, you don't want to get stuck in traffic jams or risk getting lost in a city you don't know, Auto Europe also offers a chauffeur service and airport transfer.
How does it work?
Vehicle Rental
Whether it is for a classic reservation, for the rental of a luxury car or a motorhome, the procedure is the same. After selecting the desired tab, you can, thanks to the intuitive and secure booking system, make your online reservations in three key steps :
- Choose the place and dates of your stay
- Compare prices and vehicles
- Choose the vehicle
Once you have made your choice, all you have to do is enter your payment information. You will then receive a confirmation email with all the information concerning your reservation.
Private driver service and airport transfer
If you wish to benefit from the service of private drivers, the procedure differs from a classic reservation. You will have to establish a quote:
- Select " Transfers & services with driver ".
- Click on "Request a Quote".
- Fill in the form
Advantages and disadvantages of Auto Europe
Benefits
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup
- Attractive prices
- No credit card fees
- Intuitive interface
Disadvantages
Unfortunately, any service provided also has its drawbacks.
- Long waiting times for customer service in the high season
- Obligation to have a credit card (not a debit card) for the guarantor, otherwise there will be an additional charge.
Auto Europe: Editor's note
With its simple and efficient interface, as well as its large choice of vehicles at attractive prices, Auto Europe appears to be the easy solution for renting a car and enjoys a good reputation with millions of satisfied customers.
However, its position as an intermediary between the customer and the rental agencies sometimes puts the service at the heart of criticism, mostly at its expense. Indeed, some customers may be dissatisfied, particularly with the application of additional charges or overcharging depending on the bank card used. In this case, it is important to make the difference between the service offered by Auto Europe and the partner companies: these additional charges are independent of the site and therefore fall under the responsibility of the partner company in question, which reserves the right to do so.
All in all, the editorial staff of Génération Voyage believes that Auto Europe is a good way to rent a car quite easily and in just a few clicks. Auto Europe is a must for car rental and, thanks to its good quality/price ratio, makes it easier for users who do not have to go from agency to agency.
