How it works

RentLocal vs. traditional car rental

RentLocal
Traditional rental
Pricing
Often cheaper - owners compete for your booking, and open market pricing on the platform helps drive rates down
Often more expensive because prices are set by rental companies, not by local owners competing for your booking
Car selection
Browse real cars - book the exact one you want
A standard rental car from a fixed company fleet
Who you deal with
Meet the owner who knows the car and the roads
Counter staff who rotate - not the person behind the wheel
Vehicle ratings
See ratings from renters who completed a trip with that exact car
No ratings for the specific vehicle you rent
Support & roadside assistance
24/7 support and roadside assistance - included free on every trip
Usually extra - often a daily fee for roadside cover, plus paid priority support

Why RentLocal

Why choose 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

Book a car in a few steps

1

Find your car

Browse local cars, filter by dates, island, and vehicle type, and pick the one that fits.

2

Book and pay

Pick your dates, choose your protection level, and authorise payment via ePay. Your card is held but not charged yet.

3

Owner approves

The owner has 24 hours to accept. If they decline or don't respond, your hold is released automatically.

4

Pick up & drive

Coordinate pickup directly with your host. Both of you take a few photos - and you're off.

Your trip, protected

Rent with confidence.
Every time.

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.

Ready to get started?

Whether you want to rent a car or earn money from yours - it takes just a few minutes.