Global Car Rental Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The car rental industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 278,032.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.5% is expected of the worldwide car rental industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$149,868.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$278,032.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global car rental market highlights

  • The global car rental market generated a revenue of USD 149,868.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 278,032.9 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 10.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, economy cars accounted for a revenue of USD 53,354.2 million in 2024.
  • Economy cars is the most lucrative vehicle type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 149,868.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 278,032.9 million
Growth rate10.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentEconomy cars
Fastest growing segmentEconomy cars
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLuxury cars, Executive cars, Economy cars, SUVs, MUVs

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 36.4% of the global car rental market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 13,023.6 million by 2030.

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Global car rental market outlook

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Economy cars was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.6% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global car rental market based on luxury cars, executive cars, economy cars, suvs, muvs covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Car Rental Vehicle Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Luxury cars
    • Executive cars
    • Economy cars
    • SUVs
    • MUVs
  • Global Car Rental Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Local usage
    • Airport transport
    • Outstation
    • Others
  • Global Car Rental Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Offline/Direct
    • Online

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