How popular isEuropcar in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 1.5M branded searches for Europcar worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Europcar holds 17.7% estimated Share of Search among rental car companies worldwide and is ranked 4th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Hertz26.4%
Avis21.6%
Budget17.7%
Europcar17.7%
Enterprise Rent-A-Car14.4%
Thrifty2.4%
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Which rental car companies compete with Europcar?
Share of Search by month for Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hertz | Avis | Budget | Europcar | Enterprise Rent-A-Car | Thrifty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 21% | 17.2% | 14% | 14% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.5% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 13.6% | 16.7% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 10.8% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.1% | 21.4% | 17.6% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 12.4% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.1% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.4% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 14.4% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.4% | 21.6% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 14.4% | 2.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.4% | 2.2M | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 1.8M | -18.3% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.7% | 1.5M | -18% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.7% | 1.5M | -18% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 14.4% | 1.2M | -18.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.4% | 201K | -18.3% | 0 points |
1.
Hertz26.4%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Avis21.6%
Held 2nd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Budget17.7%
Held 3rd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Europcar17.7%
Held 4th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.4%
Held 5th. 1.2M estimated branded searches, -18.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Thrifty2.4%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Europcar and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Europcar changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Europcar worldwide held steady at 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Europcar’s estimated Share of Search among rental car companies worldwide increased from 15.3% to 17.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Europcar’s estimated Share of Search among rental car companies worldwide peaked at 18.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 13.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for rental car companies worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Avis worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Thrifty worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hertz worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.7M to 2.2M in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Budget worldwide fell 18% over 12 measured months, from 1.8M to 1.5M in September 2026.
Where does Europcar compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car rental brands | 5th of 7 | 14.5% | Show ranking |
| Rental car companies | 4th of 6 | 17.7% | Shown above |
How is Europcar measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Europcar’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- europcar
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