About Europcar South Africa
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The Europcar International Brand
Europcar is a powerful brand across the world. Founded in Paris in 1949, Europcar operates an impressive fleet of over 220 000 vehicles at 2650 locations in 118 countries in the world throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia and the Indian-Ocean-Asia-Pacific zone.
Europcar South Africas Holding Company - Imperial
Launched in September 1996, Europcar South Africa is a franchise of Europcar International and is owned by Imperial Holdings. The origins of Imperial Holdings date back to 1946 when Percy Abelkop opened a service station and motor retail business in Johannesburg.
Imperial is a powerful force in the transportation and mobility markets and offers transport solutions not only to clients in southern Africa, but also in Europe.
Our Services
Europcar specializes in inbound tourism and caters for the unique requirements of the international traveler.
We have approximately 24 branches and six agencies in South Africa and Namibia, conveniently providing an extensive network of kiosks at all major airports and down town branches.
Our Mission
We strive to deliver quality, safe and affordable vehicles to customers while upholding the old-fashioned values of hospitality and warmth. We aim to maintain the world-famous Europcar international brand that is renowned for service excellence, reliability and value.
In a world driven by technology and systems-based products, we recognize the need for superior service and ensure that all employees share the same ethos of excellent personal and friendly support and service to customers that our company stands for.
We are passionate about southern African tourism. What sets us apart from our competitors is the fact that we are first and foremost a touring company, who just happen to rent cars. We ensure that our customers benefit by renting a lot more than just a car. At Europcar we believe in integrity. We honor all commitments to our customers, employees and shareholders and conduct our business with honesty and professionalism.
Teamwork, quality and community responsibility are important to us.
Our team maintains a caring and supportive unit and we aim to create an environment that fosters the sharing of ideas, skills and resources. Quality underlies everything we do and stand for. We deliver a quality service offering unrivaled support. In terms of upholding our community responsibility, we only develop and implement business practices that safeguard the environment.
We are also active participants in the upliftment of our communities through civic and charitable contributions.
Our Vision
We will constantly strive to lead our industry by providing fair rates to the consumer while taking every opportunity to provide unmatched customer service.
Contributions
Europcar is proud to support the Nelson Mandelas Children Fund, an organization founded by former South African President Dr Nelson Mandela with a vision to nurture motivate and care for the nations children and youth.
Official sponsor to the Fund, Europcar donates a percentage of the revenue earned from each rental toward the Fund.
Awards
Europcar has been voted eight times “The Best” by the worldwide travel industry at the World Travel Awards 2006.At the 13th Annual World Travel Awards ceremony, Europcar had the honour of receiving one of the world’s most prestigious tourism awards in all of the following categories:
* World’s Leading Leisure Car Rental Company
* Europe’s Leading Car Hire
* Africa’s Leading Car Hire
* Australasia’s Leading Car Hire
* Caribbean’s Leading Car Hire
* Central & Latin America’s Leading Car Hire
* Middle East’s Leading Car Hire
* South America’s Leading Car Hire
2004
* Europcar International wins an award as the Best Rental Car Company in Europe at the World Travel Awards.
2003
* Europcar wins title of European Car Rental Leader at the World Travel Awards.
* Europcar elected Best Car Rental Company in Europe by the readers of Business Traveler Magazine.
2002
* Europcars Durban International Branch wins an award at the ACSA Car Rental Company of the Year Awards.
* Cape Town International Branch receives recognition at the ACSA Car Rental Company of the Year Awards.
2000
* Europcar Johannesburg International wins an award at the ACSA Car Rental Company of the Year Awards.
1998
* Europcar Johannesburg International presented with an award at the ACSA Car Rental Company of the Year Awards.
1997
* Europcar Johannesburg International honored with an award at the ACSA Car Rental Company of the Year Awards.
