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
Typically costs more: fleet upkeep, depots, and staff, plus stacked fees for airport pickup, delivery, and add-ons
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
Pickup location
Vágar Airport pickup on many cars — no paperwork, just grab the keys and go
Airport rental desk — expect queues, paperwork, and delivery fees elsewhere
Vehicle ratings
Reviews for the exact car after every trip
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 Stripe payments

Payments run through Stripe — the same platform used by Airbnb, Shopify, and millions of businesses worldwide.

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 Stripe. 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.

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Trust & safety

Your trip, protected

RentLocal is built around trust — for both renters and owners.

ID-verified renters

Every renter submits a driver's licence. Our team checks it before their first booking — no shortcuts.

Secure Stripe payments

Payments run through Stripe — the same platform used by Airbnb, Shopify, and millions of businesses worldwide.

Full protection available

Upgrade to Full protection at checkout for 0 DKK damage excess. Peace of mind, one tap.

Dispute support

If something goes wrong during your trip, 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.

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