Auto Europe is an online car rental broker that specializes in arranging vehicle rentals for travelers, with a long record of arranging bookings across Europe and other international markets. Founded in the mid-20th century, the company acts as an intermediary between customers and local rental suppliers, consolidating options from global brands and regional providers so shoppers can compare vehicle types, pick-up locations and add-on services in one place. Auto Europe focuses on pre-booked rentals for leisure and business travel, including airport and city pickups, one-way journeys and short- or long-term hires.

The website presents available cars by supplier, price and vehicle category, and it displays optional extras such as additional drivers, child seats and fuel policies. Because it is a broker, the reservation confirmation you receive from Auto Europe is a voucher and the rental contract at collection is issued by the local supplier — so terms like deposits, excess and local taxes are set by the supplier and can differ by country. Auto Europe’s customer service helps with reservations, changes and clarifications before travel, but on-the-ground issues at least initially require dealing with the supplier that hands over the vehicle. For travelers who want a single place to compare multiple suppliers and secure bookings ahead of a trip, Auto Europe is a concentrated marketplace that streamlines that search and booking process.