From the 2nd of February 2026 Redspot Car Rentals will operate solely under the Redspot brand, marking the conclusion of Redspot Franchising Pty Ltd’s Australian master franchise with EHI FRANCHISING (EMEA) LTD.
For Redspot, this is more than a business transition, it’s a return to its Australian homegrown roots.
Founded in 1989, Redspot began renting 2 cars from a South Sydney service station with a simple belief: that Australian Car Rental should be fair, transparent, and customers should be looked after like family. Nearly four decades later, that belief still defines everything the company stands for.
Redspot offers vehicle rental solutions for all markets including corporate, government and leisure from Airports, downtown and metropolitan locations across Australia. Redspot has a fleet of new passenger vehicles, utes, vans, trucks, mining and commercial transport vehicles.
Redspot remains the only Australian family-owned car rental company operating in-airport terminals across all major Australian airports, offering a true homegrown alternative in an industry dominated by global multinationals.
This next chapter represents a renewed commitment to keeping jobs, investment, and revenue right here in Australia by supporting local communities, local workers, local businesses and Australian travellers every day.
Redspot’s customer first approach was recently recognised on a national stage, with Redspot being named by Product Review as winner of the Car Rental Services of the Year 2026 and Direct Car Hire of the Year 2026 categories. The awards are driven entirely by customer reviews.
“This is a proud and defining moment for Redspot,” said Dan Mekler, Managing Director of Redspot Car Rentals. “With the support of our customers, our team and the communities that have trusted us since 1989, we will build on strong foundations and continue to grow our networks and our market share in Australian vehicle rental markets.”
Customers will continue to receive the same personalised service, flexible arrangements, and locally made decisions, backed by a trusted Australian brand with scale, capability, and deep roots in the market.
Customers and partners will experience no disruption to bookings, locations, or service standards as Redspot moves forward under its own brand, driven by the promise that matters most:
You Can Rely on Redspot.
Media Contact: Redspot Car Rentals marketing@redspot.com.au