Awards and Recognition
DiscoverCars.com is a global online car rental comparison and booking website founded in 2013 that helps travelers compare and book rental cars in more than 50,000 locations across 164 countries from more than 1,000 car rental companies. In 2026, DiscoverCars.com became the most-visited standalone car rental comparison and booking website in the world, according to Similarweb data, and, as of September 2026, has stayed in the top position since. The company has 50 awards and other achievements from independent, trusted organizations and panels of industry judges, recognizing its technology, innovation, customer experience, use of AI and more. This includes the World Travel Tech Awards, where DiscoverCars.com has received 9 wins across 3 categories since 2020, and the Magellan Awards, where the company has received 3 Gold and 4 Silver awards.
Technology Advancement Excellence Award 2026
DiscoverCars.com received the Technology Advancement Excellence Award 2026 from SME News for its continued innovation and advancements in car rental comparison technology.
Best Car Rental Comparison Platform 2026
DiscoverCars.com was named the Best Car Rental Comparison Platform 2026 by SME News in recognition of its outstanding booking experience and customer-focused service.
2026 European Search Awards Best In-house Team Finalist
The Growth team of DiscoverCars.com was a finalist in the 2026 edition of the European Search Awards in the Best In-House Team category, thanks to the team's work in AI-driven SEO and search growth.
Inspiring Workplaces 2026 Winner in Europe
DiscoverCars.com was in the top 30 in the Inspiring Workplaces Awards in Europe, being recognized for our inspiring culture where people come first.
Business Intelligence Group - 2026 Excellence in Customer Service Award
In 2026, DiscoverCars.com was named an Organization of the Year in the Business Intelligence Group's Excellence in Customer Service Awards for the third year in a row.
World's #1 Car Rental Comparison & Booking Website
In February 2026, DiscoverCars.com became the most-visited standalone car rental comparison and booking website in the world, according to data from Similarweb. DiscoverCars.com remained at the top through September 2026.
2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
DiscoverCars.com was recognized in the Business Intelligence Group's AI Excellence Awards in the Automation category.
Best Places to Work Awards Winner 2026
DiscoverCars.com won in the Business Intelligence Group's Best Places to Work Awards 2026 in the Medium Size Business category.
2026 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies
DiscoverCars.com was listed again in 2026 in the FT: 1000 as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies — the 552nd company overall.
250k Reviews on Trustpilot
In January 2026, we reached the milestone of 250,000 reviews on Trustpilot, one of the world’s most trusted review platforms.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
DiscoverCars.com wins the travel industry's most prestigious award for the fifth time in the past six years.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
DiscoverCars.com wins the travel industry's most prestigious award for its app for the third year in a row.
World Travel Tech Awards - Europe's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
DiscoverCars.com was named Europe's Best Car Rental Booking Website for the second year in a row in the most prestigious awards of the travel industry.
Portal da Quiexa Recommended Brand 2026
DiscoverCars.com was named a Recommended Brand again in 2026 by the Portuguese review platform Portal da Quiexa, having the highest Satisfaction Index in 2025 in the Car Rental – Booking Sites category.
2025 Magellan Awards Gold Winner
DiscoverCars.com earned its seventh Magellan Award, taking home Gold for the third time.
International Travel Awards – Best Car Rental Company 2025
DiscoverCars.com won its first award in the International Travel Awards as the car Best Car Rental Company 2025.
Global Tourism Excellence Awards – Excellence in Tourism 2025
DiscoverCars.com was awarded the Excellence in Tourism Award by GTE for the first time for our global service and customer satisfaction.
International Explorer Awards – Car Rental Broker of the Year 2025
Recognized for innovation, service, and excellence as Car Rental Broker of the Year on a global scale.
200k Reviews on Trustpilot
In April 2025, we reached the milestone of 200,000 reviews on Trustpilot, one of the world’s most trusted review platforms.
2025 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies
DiscoverCars.com was listed again in 2025 in the FT: 1000 as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies — the 249th company overall, the 13th in Hospitality & Travel, and again the 1st in the Car Rental industry.
Portal da Quiexa Recommended Brand 2025
DiscoverCars.com was named a Recommended Brand for 2025 by the Portuguese review platform Portal da Quiexa, having the highest Satisfaction Index in 2024 in the Car Rental – Booking Sites category.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2024
The DiscoverCars.com app was named World's Best Car Rental Booking App for the second year in a row.
Business Intelligence Group - 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Award
In 2024, DiscoverCars.com was named an Organization of the Year in the Business Intelligence Group's Excellence in Customer Service Awards, a big achievement for our Customer Support and Satisfaction teams.
150k Reviews on Trustpilot
In February 2024, we hit 150k reviews with a 4.6/5 rating on Trustpilot, one of the most respected review platforms in the world.
Portal da Queixa Brand of the Month
DiscoverCars.com was awarded Brand of the Month on Portal da Queixa in April, May, June, and July of 2023 and finished the year in second place just behind the winner.
2023 Magellan Awards Silver Winner in the Marketing-Blog Category
The DiscoverCars.com Blog was awarded again for its useful and interesting articles about renting a car and traveling.
2023 Magellan Awards Gold Winner
DiscoverCars.com was awarded Gold for the second year in a row after having won Silver the two years before.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
DiscoverCars.com won World's Best Car Rental Booking App for the first time after having been nominated for the award in previous years.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
In 2023, DiscoverCars.com was named the World's Best Car Rental Booking Website for the fourth year in a row in the World Travel Tech Awards — the most prestigious awards in the travel industry.
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Website 2022
After coming in second place in 2021, DiscoverCars.com was once again named the World's Leading Car Rental Website by one of the leading travel conferences.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App Nominee 2022
DiscoverCars.com was recognized for its convenient car rental booking app by the World Travel Tech Awards for the third year running.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
In 2022, DiscoverCars.com won in the World Travel Tech Awards — the most prestigious awards in the travel industry — for the third year in a row.
2022 Magellan Awards Silver Winner in the Marketing-Blog Category
The DiscoverCars.com Blog was awarded for the first time for its thorough and timely information about renting a car along with industry insights.
2022 Magellan Awards Gold Winner
After having been a Silver Winner two years in a row, DiscoverCars.com was finally named a Gold Winner.
Digital 100 - Top 100 Fastest-Growing Online Brands in Australia
DiscoverCars.com took the #2 spot in Travel in the Digital 100 for Australia, which is awarded by Similarweb.
Search Engine Land Awards - In-House SEO Team of the Year
DiscoverCars.com's SEO team was honored by Search Engine Land for its incredible results in growing the company's organic traffic.
ÖGVS — Industry Champion 2021 for Customer Service
In 2021, the customer service of DiscoverCars.com was recognized as an Industry Champion by the ÖGVS, an independent consumer protection research institute in Austria.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App Nominee 2021
DiscoverCars.com was also recognized again by the World Travel Tech Awards for its app which makes it quick and easy to book a rental car on your phone in addition to managing your booking afterward.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2021
In 2021, DiscoverCars.com was again named the World's Best Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards — the most prestigious awards in the travel industry.
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Website Nominee 2021
The Uzkarota Travel Awards once again recognized DiscoverCars.com in 2021 — this time with the company taking second place in the World’s Leading Car Rental Website category.
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
DiscoverCars.com is also one of the top 50 car rental websites by web traffic according to statistics compiled by SimilarWeb.
2021 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies
For the second time, DiscoverCars.com was listed in the 2021 FT: 1000 as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies — the 231st company overall, the 4th in Travel and Leisure, and once again the 1st in the Car Rental industry
2021 Magellan Awards Silver Winner
DiscoverCars.com has been named a Silver Winner again in the 2021 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards by the judgment of a group of industry professionals.
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
The Travel & Hospitality Awards recognized DiscoverCars.com for innovation, outstanding service, and excellence in the 2021 edition of the Awards. As these are our primary goals, this was an excellent achievement.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App Nominee 2020
DiscoverCars.com was also recognized by the World Travel Tech Awards for its App which makes it quick and easy to book a rental car on your phone in addition to managing your booking afterward.
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2020
In 2020, DiscoverCars.com was named the World's Best Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards — the most prestigious awards in the travel industry.
2020 Magellan Awards Silver Winner
DiscoverCars.com was named a Silver Winner in the 2020 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards for the first time.
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World's Leading Car Rental Website 2020
DiscoverCars.com was named the World's Leading Car Rental website in the 2020 Uzakrota Travel Awards. Uzakrota is a leading conference in the travel industry.
2020 FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies
DiscoverCars.com was listed in the 2020 FT: 1000 as one of Europe's fastest-growing companies — the 64th fastest-growing in Europe overall, the 3rd in Travel and Leisure, and the 1st in the Car Rental industry.
