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Car Rental Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20810874

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Car Rental Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses car rental market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for car rental ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The car rental market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Vehicle Type: Luxury Cars; Executive Cars; Economy Cars; SUVs; MUVs

2) By Booking Type: Online; Offline

3) By Application: Local Usage; Airport Transport; Outstation; Other Applications

4) By End User: Self-Driven; Chauffeur-Driven

Subsegments:

1) By Luxury Cars: Sedans; Sports Cars; High-End SUVs

2) By Executive Cars: Premium Sedans; Business SUVs

3) By Economy Cars: Compact Cars; Subcompact Cars

4) By SUVs: Mid-Size SUVs; Full-Size SUVs

5) By MUVs (Multi Utility Vehicles): Standard MUVs; Compact MUVs

Companies Mentioned: Enterprise Rent-A-Car LLC; The Hertz Corporation;SIXT SE; Europcar Rental Company; Avis Budget Group Inc.; Localiza Rent -a-Car SA; National Car Rentals Pte. Ltd.; Ace Rent-A-Car Pvt. Ltd.; Eco Rent A Car LLC; Carzonrent India Pvt. Ltd.; Renault Eurodrive Inc.; Alamo Rent A Car Inc.; Budget Rent a Car System Inc.; Thrifty Car Rental; Dollar Rent A Car; Turo Inc.; Getaround Inc.; Zipcar Inc.; Car2Go GmbH; Maven Mobility LLC; GIG Mobility LLC; RelayGo Inc.; Communauto Inc.; AUTOshare Inc.; Modo Co-operative; Silvercar Inc.; Fox Rent a Car; Green Motion; Discovery Rentals

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Car Rental Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Car Rental Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Car Rental Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Car Rental Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Rising Demand For Short Term Vehicle Access
4.2.2 Growing Preference For Convenient Travel Mobility Options
4.2.3 Increasing Adoption Of Rental Services Among Travelers
4.2.4 Rising Dependence On Temporary Transportation Solutions
4.2.5 Growing Expansion Of Organized Rental Service Networks
5. Car Rental Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Tourists And Travelers
5.2 Corporate And Business Users
5.3 Airport Travelers
5.4 Urban Commuters
5.5 Event And Short Term Mobility Users
6. Car Rental Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Car Rental Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Car Rental PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Car Rental Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Car Rental Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Car Rental Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Car Rental Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Car Rental Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Luxury Cars, Executive Cars, Economy Cars, SUVs, MUVs
9.2. Global Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Booking Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Online, Offline
9.3. Global Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Local Usage, Airport Transport, Outstation, Other Applications
9.4. Global Car Rental Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Self-Driven, Chauffeur-Driven
9.5. Global Car Rental Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Luxury Cars, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sedans, Sports Cars, High-End SUVs
9.6. Global Car Rental Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Executive Cars, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Premium Sedans, Business SUVs
9.7. Global Car Rental Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Economy Cars, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars
9.8. Global Car Rental Market, Sub-Segmentation Of SUVs, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Mid-Size SUVs, Full-Size SUVs
9.9. Global Car Rental Market, Sub-Segmentation Of MUVs (Multi Utility Vehicles), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Standard MUVs, Compact MUVs
10. Car Rental Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Car Rental Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Car Rental Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Car Rental Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Car Rental Market
12.1. China Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Car Rental Market
13.1. India Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Car Rental Market
14.1. Japan Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Car Rental Market
15.1. Australia Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Car Rental Market
16.1. Indonesia Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Car Rental Market
17.1. South Korea Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Car Rental Market
18.1. Taiwan Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Car Rental Market
19.1. South East Asia Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Car Rental Market
20.1. Western Europe Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Car Rental Market
21.1. UK Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Car Rental Market
22.1. Germany Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Car Rental Market
23.1. France Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Car Rental Market
24.1. Italy Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Car Rental Market
25.1. Spain Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Car Rental Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Car Rental Market
27.1. Russia Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Car Rental Market
28.1. North America Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Car Rental Market
29.1. USA Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Car Rental Market
30.1. Canada Car Rental Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Car Rental Market
31.1. South America Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Car Rental Market
32.1. Brazil Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Car Rental Market
33.1. Middle East Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Car Rental Market
34.1. Africa Car Rental Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Car Rental Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Segmentation By Booking Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Car Rental Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Car Rental Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Car Rental Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Car Rental Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Car Rental Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. The Hertz Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. SIXT SE Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Europcar Rental Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Avis Budget Group Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Car Rental Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Localiza Rent -a-Car SA, National Car Rentals Pte. Ltd., Ace Rent-A-Car Pvt. Ltd., Eco Rent A Car LLC, Carzonrent India Pvt. Ltd., Renault Eurodrive Inc., Alamo Rent A Car Inc., Budget Rent a Car System Inc., Thrifty Car Rental, Dollar Rent A Car, Turo Inc., Getaround Inc., Zipcar Inc., Car2Go GmbH, Maven Mobility LLC
38. Global Car Rental Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Car Rental Market
40. Car Rental Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Car Rental Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Car Rental Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Car Rental Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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