Can anyone share there experiences with either or both of these car rental companies?
Posted by
🏝️ Hobe Sound, FL⛱️
3441 posts
I’ve used Auto Europe many times and never had a complaint. I’ve had only one experience with Kemwel and it was fine.
Posted by
Chattanooga, TN USA
664 posts
I have used Auto Europe to rent cars in 9 European countries over a period of 25 years. Never had an issue. No experience with Kemwel.
Posted by
Washington DC
29645 posts
It seems they are part of the same large corporation, but rental rates can vary, so definitely check both.
Posted by
Schwerin
4108 posts
Auto Europe is no car rental firm with own fleet, just an intermediary.
Posted by
Washington DC
29645 posts
Yes, thanks for pointing that out, Mark. Both companies are third parties (consolidators), but AutoEurope (mentioned a lot more often here) normally draws very positive comments. Posters have mentioned AutoEurope went to bat for them when they were having issues with the rental agents. There are also reports that renting through AutoEurope can be less expensive that renting directly.
This is what comes up if you search this website for AutoEurope forum posts within the last year: https://search.ricksteves.com/?button=&date_range=1y&filter=Travel+Forum&query=autoeurope