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Enterprise Rent-A-Car combines airport counters with a large network of neighbourhood branches, which makes it practical for insurance replacement rentals, one-way local trips and…
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Hertz is a global car rental company with a heavy presence at airports, serving business and leisure travellers across many countries through company-owned and franchised…
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Avis positions itself as a premium-leaning, business-friendly car rental brand, operating at airports and city locations worldwide through company-owned sites and licensees. Avis…
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Price-conscious renters are the target for Budget Rent a Car, which shares airport facilities and fleet with sister brand Avis in many locations but typically positions itself on…
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Sixt is a German car rental company with a fleet that often includes premium European makes such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, even in mid-range categories, which appeals to…
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Europcar is a European car rental company with an extensive network of airport, rail station and city locations across Europe, plus franchise and partner operations in other…
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Leisure travellers flying into holiday destinations are the main audience for Alamo Rent A Car, part of Enterprise Mobility, which concentrates on airport locations in North…
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Frequent business travellers are the core audience for National Car Rental, part of Enterprise Mobility. Its Emerald Club loyalty programme is the main draw: members can bypass the…
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Thrifty Car Rental is a value-oriented brand within Hertz Global, operating mainly at airports in the US and through franchise operations in other countries. It targets…
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Dollar Car Rental, part of Hertz Global, offers low-cost car hire mainly at US airports, with franchised operations in some other countries. Its pitch is straightforward:…
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DiscoverCars is an online car rental broker that compares rates from international brands and local rental companies in many countries, then books the car on the customer's behalf.…
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Rentalcars.com is a car rental booking site owned by Booking Holdings that compares and books cars from major rental brands and local suppliers in many countries, and it also…
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Getaround is a peer-to-peer and app-based car sharing service that let people rent nearby cars by the hour or day, unlocking them with a phone, but its status has changed…
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Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where private owners and small rental businesses list their vehicles for others to book, operating in the US, Canada, the UK, France…
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Blacklane is a chauffeur service that books professional drivers for airport transfers, city-to-city rides and hourly hire in many cities worldwide, working with licensed local…
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Welcome Pickups is a pre-booked private transfer service, originally founded in Greece, that arranges airport and port pickups with professional local drivers at a fixed price…
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SIXT ride is the transfer and limousine service of German rental company Sixt, separate from its self-drive car hire. It arranges rides to and from airports, train stations and…
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Bolt is an Estonian mobility company whose app offers ride-hailing in many cities across Europe, Africa and other regions. For travellers, its core use is getting to and from…
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| Compare up to 4 brandsThe lowest comparable price and highest available ratings or scores are highlighted. | THThrifty | ENEnterprise | ||
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| Service Types | Value-priced car rental, mainly at airports for leisure travellers | Car rental (neighbourhood and airport), truck rental, luxury rental, car sharing, vanpooling, vehicle subscription, retail car sales, fleet management | — | — |
| Network & Coverage | About 1,061 locations (2022) in many countries; mix of company-owned and franchised locations | Group network of nearly 9,500 staffed neighbourhood and airport locations in 90+ countries and territories via subsidiaries and franchisees (FY2023) | — | — |
| Vehicle Range | — | Economy to full-size cars, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans, pickup trucks; moving trucks and luxury cars via specialty lines | — | — |
| Loyalty Programme | Blue Chip Express Rental Program (free, US & Canada): expedited pickup and return, stored preferences, designated counter lines, airline rewards linking | Enterprise Plus (free, 21+): 1 point per US$1 on direct bookings; free rental days from 600 points; Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers with bonus points and upgrades | — | — |
| Cancellation Policy | Not verified | Pay-later bookings: no cancellation fee. US prepaid: US$50 fee if cancelled 24h+ before pickup, US$100 within 24h or no-show; Canada CA$65/CA$135; Europe prepaid non-refundable within 24h | — | — |
| Minimum Renter Age | Not verified | US: 21 (18 in Michigan and New York; 18 for US government employees on orders); under-25 fee averages about US$25/day and varies by location | — | — |
| Protection & Insurance Options | — | US: Damage Waiver, Supplemental Liability Protection, Personal Effects Coverage, Roadside Assistance Protection; products vary by country | — | — |
| Booking Channels | — | Website, Enterprise mobile app, branch counters, third-party travel sites (third-party bookings do not earn Enterprise Plus points) | — | — |
| Parent Company | The Hertz Corporation (Hertz Global Holdings), since the 2012 Dollar Thrifty acquisition | Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise Mobility), privately held by the Taylor family; sister brands National Car Rental and Alamo | — | — |
| Headquarters | Estero, Florida, US; founded 1958 | St. Louis, Missouri, US | — | — |
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