Car rental

Car rental, also known as hire vehicle or car hire agency, is a business that offers members of the public the opportunity to rent cars for shorter periods of time, often ranging from a few hours to a few weeks. It is often comprised of a network of multiple local branches, the majority of which are situated in close proximity to airports or highly trafficked urban areas, and it is sometimes supplemented with a website that enables customers to make reservations online.

Rental car companies cater mostly to customers who are in need of a short-term vehicle, such as persons who do not have access to their own vehicle, vacationers who are staying in a different city, and owners of damaged or destroyed automobiles who are awaiting repair or insurance settlement. Vans and trucks may be rented from car rental companies in order to meet the requirements of the self-moving sector. In certain regions of the world, customers may also be able to hire motorbikes and scooters from these businesses.

Car rental companies often provide a variety of add-on services and goods in addition to the standard rental of a vehicle. These may include insurance, global positioning system (GPS) navigation systems, entertainment systems, mobile phones, portable WiFi, and kid safety seats.