Krešimir Dobrilović, founder and president of Carwiz International’s management board (L) and Carwiz’s Hungarian partner, Dániel Pszota, managing director of Fábián Autószalonok.
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Carwiz International, a Croatia-based rental car franchise, recently signed two new franchise agreements to begin operating in Austria and Lithuania.
With these additions, the global Carwiz network will span 59 countries, operating across more than 455 locations.
In Lithuania, the first branch will open in Vilnius, the nation’s capital. This marks a key strategic point for expansion in the Baltics, enabling connections between Poland and Latvia, with further plans to expand to Estonia. This move completes the Carwiz presence across the Baltic region.
Meanwhile, after extensive negotiations, Carwiz is extending its services to the Austrian market, starting with a branch in Vienna. More locations in Salzburg, Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, and Klagenfurt are planned.
The Austrian market will be managed by Carwiz’s current Hungarian partner, Dániel Pszota, managing director of Fábián Autószalonok. After a successful collaboration and operations of Carwiz rental car service in Hungary, they explored opportunities to expand the partnership.
Pszota credited their decision to the professional approach and support of the Carwiz International team.
“Austria has long been an area of interest for us as a car rental destination due to its proximity, low seasonality, and the appeal of nearby locations such as Salzburg and Innsbruck in addition to the capital,” Pszota said in a Dec. 2 news release.
CARWIZ International’s strategy for the upcoming business period includes strengthening cooperation among countries with Carwiz franchises, particularly through the “one-way rentals” service.
This feature enhances mobility and flexibility for clients, allowing vehicle returns at any Carwiz location, regardless of the pick-up point.