Europe Car Rental Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The car rental market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 64,726.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.3% is expected of Europe car rental market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$32,510.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$64,726.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
10.3%
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Europe car rental market highlights

  • The Europe car rental market generated a revenue of USD 32,510.7 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, economy cars was the largest revenue generating vehicle type in 2023.
  • Executive cars is the most lucrative vehicle type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 32,510.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 64,726.1 million
Growth rate10.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentEconomy cars
Fastest growing segmentExecutive cars
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLuxury cars, Executive cars, Economy cars, SUVs, MUVs
Key market players worldwideAvis Budget Group Inc, Carzonrent India Pvt. Ltd., Eco Rent A Car, Eurazeo SE, Localiza Rent A Car SA ADR, Hertz Global Holdings Inc Ordinary Shares (New), Sixt SE, AVR Van Rental, Enterprise Holdings


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 24.5% of the global car rental market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 87,997.4 million by 2030.

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Europe car rental market outlook

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Economy cars was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.94% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe 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.


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