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- Type
- Car rental broker
- Based
- Portland, Maine
- Suppliers
- Major international brands
- Watch
- Support and desk charges
Auto Europe is a long-established car rental broker that compares major suppliers, so it suits travellers who want known brands for Bratislava or Košice. The booking process gets praise, while Trustpilot complaints centre on reaching support and charges at pick-up.
Wikipedia says it was founded in 1954 and is based in Portland, Maine; its own site says it has operated for more than 70 years and compares suppliers such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt.
Taply has not used this service. This review is based on the company's own site and public review platforms at the time of writing.
Top picks at a glance
Key takeaways
- It is a broker, so the supplier hands over the car.
- Compares major brands.
- Trustpilot average is lower than some rivals, with support complaints.
- Know the cancellation fee before booking.
- Good for first-time renters who like known brands.
Car rental brokers for Slovakia, with Auto Europe first
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Our top pick1
Auto Europe
Best for major brandsBest for: First-time European renters
Auto Europe compares rates from major suppliers and also sells hotels, flights and motorhomes. The site states it covers more than 28,000 locations in 190 plus countries.
Compare cars on Auto Europe- Long track record
- Major suppliers
- Plain-language terms
- Support access complaints
- Cancellation fees reported
- Excess and insurance need care
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QEEQ
Best for filtersBest for: Price-focused renters
Large supplier network and filters.
Compare cars on QEEQ- Filters
- Free cancellation advertised
- Extras at pick-up
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Economybookings
Best budget pickBest for: Budget travellers
Economy-car focus.
Compare cars on Economybookings- Budget
- Many reviews
- Insurance complaints
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GetRentacar
Local owner marketplaceBest for: Flexible travellers who read reviews
GetRentacar is a marketplace where local owners and companies list cars. It advertises free cancellation, and the deposit is collected by the owner at pick-up. Public reviews are mixed and Slovakia coverage was not clearly shown, so check availability for your city and read our review.
Rent on GetRentacar- Free cancellation advertised
- Deposit paid to the owner at pick-up
- Mixed Trustpilot reviews
- Quality varies by owner
- Slovakia coverage unclear
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5
Localrent
Does not cover SlovakiaBest for: Trips that continue to a neighbouring country
Localrent connects you with local rental companies, but Slovakia was not listed when checked. It covers neighbouring countries such as Austria, Hungary and Czechia, so it only helps if your route continues there. See our Localrent review.
Rent on Localrent- Local rental firms in Austria, Hungary and Czechia
- No Slovakia listing found
What Auto Europe is
Auto Europe is a broker. You use its engine to search pick-up and drop-off locations, dates and driver age, and it compares rates from multiple suppliers. Wikipedia reports a December 2025 ownership change to Deck2 Capital and credit funds, and calls it a wholesale car rental company working with around 24,000 locations. The company's figures differ from this, so treat location counts as approximate.
How booking works
Search, compare, select a car, then pay as stated on the offer. Cancellation terms were not on the page we read, so check the booking conditions. A reviewer cited a cancellation fee of about 79 dollars, which is one person's account.
What reviews say
At the time of writing, Trustpilot showed Auto Europe US with a middling-to-good average from nearly 8,000 reviews. Many reviewers called booking smooth and the price competitive. Complaints included difficulty reaching a human, surprise charges at pick-up, refund delays and problems with insurance bought through the platform. The company had not replied to negative reviews.
Using it for Slovakia
Auto Europe appears in our guides for Slovakia, Bratislava, Poprad and Vienna Airport to Slovakia. It is also relevant for mountain trips such as the High Tatras.
Protect yourself
Print confirmations, save the supplier's phone number, photograph the car at pick-up and read the excess before you pay. See car rental insurance explained.
Booking checklist for Slovakia
Before you book, read the cancellation fee and deadline, since reviewers report paying a fee to cancel. Check which supplier is named on the offer and read its reviews, because the desk experience depends on it. Compare the excess and what the included insurance covers, and decide whether you want extra cover. Note the fuel policy, mileage limit and cross-border rules if you plan to visit Austria or Hungary.
Save the supplier's local phone number as well as the broker's contact, because live support was a common complaint. At pick-up, photograph the car, check the paperwork against your voucher, and do not sign for extras you did not request. Prices vary by season, so check current offers and compare against another broker for the same dates.
Who should skip it
If you want live phone support at any hour, check whether the offer includes it. If you are price-led, compare QEEQ and Economybookings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Auto Europe a rental company?
No, it is a broker that compares suppliers.
Is Auto Europe legit?
It has operated for decades. Trustpilot feedback is mixed on support and charges, so read recent reviews.
Where is Auto Europe based?
Wikipedia and its own accreditation references point to Portland, Maine.
Can I cancel?
Terms depend on the offer. Check the fee and deadline before booking.
Does it cover Slovakia?
You can search Slovak locations, and results depend on dates.
Photo: Slovak Paradise · Unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0
