According to Trips to Discover’s analysis, National Car Rental charges the least amount of fees in proportion to the total checkout price. Image: Tripstodiscover.com National Car Rental took the number 1 spot for best car rental company of 2023, according to a ranked list by Trips to Discover, a travel discovery platform. Trips to Discover did… Continue reading National Named Best Car Rental Company of 2023
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Hertz Launches Electric Car Initiative in Denver
Hertz Electrifies launched in Denver in partnership with Mayor Michael B. Hancock. Photo: Hertz Hertz has announced a new public-private partnership initiative called Hertz Electrifies. Aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles, the initiative also creates economic opportunity and environmental benefits for communities, according to a Hertz press release. In partnership with mayors across the country, Hertz will bring its EV fleet… Continue reading Hertz Launches Electric Car Initiative in Denver
Finalrentals Launches in Albania
The Finalrentals Albania location will be a women-owned business led by seasoned entrepreneur Reita Hajro. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals continued its expansion with a new location in Albania. The partnership will serve across the nation including the city of Tirana, with services enabled for airports and city locations. “It is refreshing to discover how the brand has grown by… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches in Albania
Top U.K. Car Rental Brands Named by Statista
This chart shows the share of UK respondents that would use the following car rental companies again. Source: Statista On Jan. 17, Statista, a provider of market and consumer data, released a list of the top car rental companies in the U.K. The company’s Consumer Insights sheds light on consumers’ perspectives on rental car hires. This survey asked… Continue reading Top U.K. Car Rental Brands Named by Statista
Hertz and Uber Expand Partnership in Europe
To date, nearly 50,000 drivers have rented a Tesla through the program, completing more than 24 million fully-electric trips and over 260 million electric miles. Photo: Hertz Hertz and Uber announced a European expansion to their North American partnership through which Hertz will make about 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available to Uber drivers in European capital… Continue reading Hertz and Uber Expand Partnership in Europe
NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President
Schoenthaler will maintain his current role of chief franchise officer. Willford and Golimowski will report to Schoenthaler. Photos: NuVinAir/Canva NuVinAir, a cleaning technology company that caters to car rental companies, dealerships, and automotive businesses, named Marty Schoenthaler president, according to a company announcement today. Schoenthaler will be maintaining his current role of chief franchise officer. Reporting to CEO and… Continue reading NuVinAir Promotes Marty Schoenthaler to President
Free2move Adds Fiat 500e to Carsharing Fleet
By the end of 2023, Free2move plans to offer new dealership programs, which includes its carsharing, rental, and subscription services. Photo: Stellantis Carsharing company Free2move is supporting the transition toward electrification. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Free2move showcased the Fiat 500e. As part of its mission to make EVs more accessible, Free2move envisions… Continue reading Free2move Adds Fiat 500e to Carsharing Fleet
Finalrentals Launches Data Science Division
Through its data research, Finalrentals Analytics (FiRa) will bring key market insights to the car rental industry. Photo: Finalrentals Finalrentals has launched a new data science and AI division called Finalrentals Analytics (FiRa). The company will use these analytics and data to bring key market insights to the car rental industry. Recently, FiRa has been… Continue reading Finalrentals Launches Data Science Division
Reimagining the Car Rental Industry
Technologies like autonomous vehicles, AI, smart parking, and more, present opportunities for rental companies to adapt to the changing market and keep a competitive edge. Photo: Canva Some jobs are cooler than others. Test pilots, marine biologists, and Disney Imagineers all have pretty cool jobs. So do futurists — scientists, philosophers, and thinkers — who… Continue reading Reimagining the Car Rental Industry
Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences
FinanceBuzz’s study showed 69% of people who’ve rented cars reported some kind of negative rental experience. Photo: FinanceBuzz FinanceBuzz released the results from its recent survey of U.S. adults who have rented a car at least once to find out which issues and behaviors they experienced when renting a car. Key findings include: 1 in 6 people have changed… Continue reading Study Reveals Negative Rental Car Experiences