What is CARWIZ?
CARWIZ is a Croatian car rental brand that combines directly operated locations with an international franchise network. CARWIZ International d.o.o., based in Zagreb, manages the brand and franchise system; no corporate parent is disclosed on its official pages.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Legal name | CARWIZ International d.o.o. |
| Brand names or former names | CARWIZ; CARWIZ rent a car |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Type | Car rental supplier and franchise network |
| Main markets | Franchise and rental operations across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia |
| Parent or owner | Privately operated; no parent company publicly disclosed |
CARWIZ rental and franchise services
Consumers can book passenger cars and other available vehicle groups through the CARWIZ website and local operating companies. Rental terms, fleet and service details depend on the country and franchise operator shown in the booking process.
For business partners, CARWIZ offers a franchise model. A country or regional operator uses the CARWIZ name, booking channels and operating standards while running the local rental business. This distinction matters: a CARWIZ location may be operated by a franchisee rather than owned by CARWIZ International.
Where does CARWIZ operate?
CARWIZ’s official site lists rental countries on several continents. Its network combines corporate and franchised locations, so a country list should not be described as a list of CARWIZ-owned branches. Current availability must be checked for the required location and dates.
Who owns CARWIZ?
The website footer identifies CARWIZ International d.o.o. as the legal company and names Krešimir Dobrilović as its manager. CARWIZ’s history also identifies Dobrilović as its founder. The official pages reviewed for this entry do not name an ultimate parent or outside controlling group.
CARWIZ history and recent developments
CARWIZ began in Croatia in 2017 with three corporate branches. It introduced its franchise model in 2018 and started international expansion in 2019, including entry into the United States.
Two 2026 announcements show how the network continues to grow through local operators. In May, CARWIZ named R&R Rent a Car Switzerland as its Swiss operator, with service announced for Geneva, Basel and Lugano. In June, regional master franchisee Sigma Mobility appointed Elfahd Auto Group’s ECRAL S.A.E. as the exclusive CARWIZ operator in Egypt. These are franchise relationships, not acquisitions of those companies.
(Sources: Company financial reports, SEC filings, official press releases, and reputable news outlets were used.)
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