National
Also known as National Car Rental, this company is part of Enterprise Holdings and is based in the Greater St. Louis area. The company was established when 24 independent car rental agents decided to join forces in 1947. Primarily based in the United States, it has also expanded its business internationally and can now be found in over 2,000 different destinations across the globe. The company’s website is available not only in English but also Spanish and Portuguese.
National is one of the largest partners of DiscoverCars.com, with the two companies partnering with each other in dozens of countries across the planet, with more than 1,200 locations in total. Some of the most popular destinations where the two companies partner include France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. DiscoverCars.com’s customers have a favorable view of National, giving the company, especially high marks for the cleanliness of its vehicles and the overall condition of its cars. In 2024, the company won our Excellent Service Award for its Cancun Airport location.
National became a part of the Enterprise group in 2007. Previously, it had itself acquired a number of car rental businesses in the US and Canada. National has a strong focus on business travelers, and its Emerald Club loyalty program caters specifically to their needs. As a part of the Enterprise group, National has a focus on social and environmental responsibility; according to the company’s official home page, they have aligned their sustainability efforts with five of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Enterprise is known to publish an annual social, governance, and responsibility report.
