Overall experience was great, with simple pick-up and drop-off procedures. However, it is essential to thoroughly inspect the car's condition during pick-up, take photos of any scratches, and ensure staff record them in the contract. Otherwise, returning the car could be troublesome.

Europcar is a large car rental company with many locations, a wide range of vehicle options, and flexible pick-up and drop-off services. You can smoothly pick up the car using a mainland driver's license along with the translation booklet. Since I booked with their full insurance package, there was no upselling at pick-up, and even when the side mirror had a scratch upon return, no charges were applied. If you're driving across countries, you need to inform them during pick-up, and it usually costs about 10 euros extra per day. Because my flight landed late, the Mini Countryman I reserved was unavailable, so they gave me a plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi instead. The car was larger but had a smaller gas tank and slightly higher fuel consumption. If you're renting a car in Europe, I suggest opting for a smaller car as it's easier to drive and park in cities, and fuel and toll costs are lower. For Europcar, consider choosing an Audi A3 to ensure you get a luxury brand vehicle.

There were two service counters on-site, and luckily, there were no other customers when we arrived, so we didn't have to wait in line.

They use a number ticket system for queuing to pick up the car. There were quite a few people, but since we could sit and wait, the overall pickup process was smooth.