How it works
Pricing
RentLocal
Often cheaper - owners compete for your booking, and open market pricing on the platform helps drive rates down
Traditional rental
Often more expensive because prices are set by rental companies, not by local owners competing for your booking
Car selection
RentLocal
Browse real cars - book the exact one you want
Traditional rental
A standard rental car from a fixed company fleet
Who you deal with
RentLocal
Meet the owner who knows the car and the roads
Traditional rental
Counter staff who rotate - not the person behind the wheel
Vehicle ratings
RentLocal
See ratings from renters who completed a trip with that exact car
Traditional rental
No ratings for the specific vehicle you rent
Support & roadside assistance
RentLocal
24/7 support and roadside assistance - included free on every trip
Traditional rental
Usually extra - often a daily fee for roadside cover, plus paid priority support
Why RentLocal
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 48 hours before pick-up and pay nothing - no questions asked.
Secure payments
Card payments are processed securely with industry-standard encryption. Your card details are never stored on our servers.
Market-driven local pricing
Local owners set their own rates and compete for bookings, often more affordable than traditional rental companies.
For renters
Find your car
Browse local cars, filter by dates, island, and vehicle type, and pick the one that fits.
Book and pay
Pick your dates, choose your protection level, and authorise payment via ePay. Your card is held but not charged yet.
Owner approves
The owner has 24 hours to accept. If they decline or don't respond, your hold is released automatically.
Pick up & drive
Coordinate pickup directly with your host. Both of you take a few photos - and you're off.
Your trip, protected
RentLocal is built around trust - for both renters and owners. Here is how we keep every trip safe and fair.
Reviewed cars, verified owners
Cars are reviewed by RentLocal, and owners complete identity verification before listing.
Honest reviews
Renters leave a review after each completed trip. Owners can respond once a review is published.
Secure payments
Card payments are processed securely with industry-standard encryption. Your card details are never stored on our servers.
Dispute protection
If something goes wrong, our team steps in directly. You always have someone on your side.
Whether you want to rent a car or earn money from yours - it takes just a few minutes.
