The global car rental industry is growing and it's not very surprising. Renting a car is often economical and also far more convenient and safe than hiring a taxi, more so for long-distance travel. There's, of course, a positive effect on the environment as well. Car-renting, which essentially involves sharing of the same vehicle by [...]
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The global car rental industry is growing and it's not very surprising. Renting a car is often economical and also far more convenient and safe than hiring a taxi, more so for long-distance travel. There's, of course, a positive effect on the environment as well. Car-renting, which essentially involves sharing of the same vehicle by multiple people, reduces private car ownership and traffic congestion in cities. Studies say each shared car takes up to 11 cars off the streets.
In today's world, the booking process for renting a car is much easier as well, thanks to mobile apps. There are numerous car rental companies that offer their own mobile apps to enable convenient and faster booking. Here's a collection of the top 10 best car rental apps for Android.
Go through the article below for detailed information on each app, including a description, Android version requirement, cost of in-app purchases, and screenshots or promo videos, as well as a Google Play Store download link.
Below is a quick overview of the top 10 best car rental Android apps for 2021, including any download and in-app purchase costs.
Download Cost | In-app cost (per item) | |
SIXT | ✕ | ✕ |
Skyscanner | ✕ | ✕ |
SHARE NOW | ✕ | ✕ |
Enterprise Rent-a-car | ✕ | ✕ |
Zipcar | ✕ | ✕ |
KAYAK | ✕ | ✕ |
Turo | ✕ | ✕ |
Virtuo | ✕ | ✕ |
Priceline | ✕ | ✕ |
CARNGO | ✕ | ✕ |
Below is a little more information on each app, a suggestion for the type of user the app is best suited to, and a direct link for easy downloading.
All download links go to the app's Google Play Store listing. Users are always recommended to download apps from Google Play or an authorized app store.
With services in more than 100 countries, SIXT is one of the most popular car rental apps out there. The app lets you book a rental car within seconds and allows you to open the car directly with the app without having to visit a brick-and-mortar counter to get a physical key. You can also choose to drive yourself or get driven to your destination. There's a car-sharing feature with no limits for cars, duration, and drop-off points.
SIXT includes in-app filters to help you find the vehicle that suits your needs. You can filter your searches by car type, equipment, number of seats, cargo space, and driver age (if required) and customize every reservation with the extras and protections that let you feel safe. You can also sort the results by price or popularity. The app also lets you manage multiple profiles with a single login.
DOWNLOAD SIXT
Skyscanner is a Google Play Store Editors' Choice all-in-one travel app. It offers deals on everything from flight and hotel booking to car rentals. The app has its car rental services in over 30,000 locations. You can choose your pick-up location and the app will show you the best deals for that location. You can filter your search by vehicle type, fuel type, and features. Skyscanner also offers a Fair Fuel Policy flag so you don't end up paying a higher rate for fuel.
This app lets you book your whole trip, including flights and hotels. You can compare hundreds of flights all in one place to find the great prices available. The app even lets you set up a Price Alert for a flight and notifies you when the price drops.
DOWNLOAD SKYSCANNER
SHARE NOW offers car rental services in almost all major European cities. It boasts a fleet of over 14,000 vehicles floating freely around cities, making it easy for you to quickly catch the one nearest to your current location. There are no car rental offices, no paperwork, and no waiting lines.
You can book a car up to 30 minutes in advance and unlock it using your smartphone. Once you hop into a car, it will show you all SHARE NOW designated parking spaces so you can park the vehicle worry-free. SHARE NOW charges a per-minute rate, with discounted fixed rates for hourly, daily, and even monthly usage. The rate covers parking and fueling (charging for electric vehicles) costs.
SHARE NOW also offers business and corporate car renting services with premium cars and convenient travel invoicing, making it easier for your travel admin to manage travel claims.
DOWNLOAD SHARE NOW
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another great car rental app with services in more than 7,800 locations across the world. This app lets you easily find rental locations near you or your destination and narrow your search with vehicle filters. You can even save rental details to make future reservations faster.
The app lets you easily view or modify upcoming reservations, get directions to a rental branch, directions back to your rental branch, and call roadside assistance. Enterprise Rent-A-Car promises 24/7 customer support. With an Enterprise Plus account, you can earn reward points that can be redeemed toward free rentals.
DOWNLOAD ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
Zipcar lets you reserve a car by the hour or day. You can choose from a variety of vehicles and sort your search results by available time, make, and model. Once you make a reservation, the app provides directions to your Zipcar. You can locate your reserved car by honking its horn directly through the app. You can even lock/unlock the car from within the app. Zipcar also lets you change, extend, or cancel reservations on the go. Gas, insurance, mileage, and dedicated parking are included in every reservation.
Zipcar has car rental services in over 500 cities and towns across Canada, France, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The app supports multiple languages and also offers special services for students and business customers.
DOWNLOAD ZIPCAR
KAYAK is another Editors' Choice all-in-one travel app on this list. This app searches hundreds of travel sites to bring you the best deals on flight, hotel, or car rental services. It even offers mobile-only deals and exclusive Private Deals.
If you're traveling to a city where KAYAK has car rental services, you can reserve a car right from your destination airport. The app offers airport terminal maps and security wait times so you don't end up making your reservation too early. You can even view your itinerary and airport maps with no internet connection. Much like Skyscanner, KAYAK also offers a price alert feature.
DOWNLOAD KAYAK
Turo is somewhat different from the rest of the apps on this list. Unlike all or car rental apps, it is a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace that sources cars from individuals, like what Airbnb does for hotels. Used by over 10 million people across the US, Canada, and the UK, Turo has more than 400,000 vehicles from over 850 unique makes and models.
You can book the car on the go, starting from $18/day. The owner will deliver the car to the desired location and you can safely access it through a variety of contactless check-in options. All vehicles are insured so you can enjoy your outing with peace. Turo is cost-effective and also provides people with an option to earn money off their car rather than letting it sit for days in the parking area.
DOWNLOAD TURO
Virtuo is also a popular no-strings-attached car rental app. It offers 24/7 hassle-free, flexible car hire services. You can book a car, download a digital key, locate the car, unlock it with the app, and drive away in moments. All Virtuo cars come with basic insurance as standard and are fully equipped with Android Auto, GPS, automatic transmission, Bluetooth, reversing camera, and cruise control.
One additional perk with Virtuo is that you can add up to four friends as additional drivers completely free. So you can travel with friends and family and share the joy and adventure. Virtuo is currently available in France, UK, Spain, and Belgium with more cities and countries coming soon.
DOWNLOAD VIRTUO
Priceline is also an all-in-one travel app that lets you find deals on flights, hotels, and rental cars. You can choose from a wide variety of vehicle types and models from over 290 car rental brands in more than 28,000 worldwide locations. It offers free cancellation on most bookings though you might want to check the cancellation terms before booking.
As for flights and hotels, you can compare the prices across thousands of domestic and international flights as well as hotels to find the best deals. Priceline also offers app-only deals so you can save more on your hotel room, flights, and car rental.
DOWNLOAD PRICELINE
CARNGO is kind of a middleman that works with hundreds of global and local car rental companies to compare prices and bring you the perfect ride for your next trip. You can select your current (or your destination location) and compare the rates of rental cars from different companies before picking up the best deal. There's an in-app option for modifying or canceling a car reservation.
CARNGO works with some of the apps on this list, including SIXT, Priceline, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, as well as hundreds of other companies. The app has its services in numerous countries around the world, including the USA, the UK, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Cyprus, the UAE, Greece, Portugal, Japan, and Turkey.
DOWNLOAD CARNGO
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05/04/2021 10:00 PM
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