The carrental market Size witnessed a significant growth trend, with a valuationof USD 92.02 billion in 2021. Forecasts indicate that this market is poised to
expand further, reaching an estimated value of USD 139.65 billion, with a
projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 7% during the forecast
period. These trends underscore the growing global demand for car rental
services, which is expected to contribute to an increase in market share.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on economies worldwide,affecting businesses across various sectors, including transportation services.
The challenges arising from the global lockdowns were substantial and
insurmountable in many regions. With reduced international air travel, the
demand for rental cars at airports declined due to widespread travel
restrictions aimed at curbing the virus's spread. Additionally, escalating fuel
prices in developing nations may impede the market's growth in the forecast
period.
However, the global crisis has accelerated the adoption ofrental cars worldwide. Post-pandemic practices now emphasize meticulous
disinfection of vehicles, with safety and hygiene becoming paramount concerns.
The need for individual mobility and adherence to social distancing norms are
expected to positively impact the industry's conditions.
Market Segmentation:
The car rental market is segmented based on booking type,encompassing offline access and online access. It further categorizes by
application type, including leisure/tourism and business. Vehicle type
segmentation covers luxury/premium cars and economy/budget cars. The end-user
category comprises self-driven and chauffeur-driven cars. Rental length
segments include short-term and long-term rentals. Geographically, the market
extends across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa.
Regional Analysis:
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to exhibitsignificant growth in terms of CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is
attributed to the increasing travel and tourism activities and the availability
of high-end luxury and economy vehicles, particularly in developing countries.
North America led the global market in 2019 and is expected to maintain its
dominance in the forecast period. Factors contributing to its growth include
the rising number of leisure and business trips, both domestically and
internationally. Consumer preferences have also shifted towards rental
services, and the presence of prominent service providers like Avis Budget
Group and Enterprise Rent-a-Car is expected to boost revenue prospects.
North America is projected to be the largestcar rental market globally during the forecast period, with the UnitedStates being the largest country for car rental services. For example, Uber
Technologies Inc. has adopted mobile technologies and other devices to
efficiently meet consumers' transportation needs.
Industry News:
Technology plays a pivotal role in driving market growthover the forecast period. This includes optimized corporate and customer
information management and the development of user-friendly internet booking
applications. Newer market entrants, such as Zipcar and BlaBlaCar, leverage
innovative business models like car-sharing and embrace technologies such as
telematics. Established players like Uber and Lyft utilize mobile technologies
and devices to enhance personal transportation services, meeting consumers'
needs more effectively.
