After the taxi booking and carpooling app, self-driving car service has gained a lot of prominence in recent years.
Whether it’s a holiday or business trips, almost every person chooses to travel independently by car renting.
From the car rental app user don’t need to contact a travel agency to hire a car.
With the use of the application, hiring a car is a straightforward process. Open the app, put your requirements, pay some money, and walk out with the keys to a car.
According to Statista, car rentals segment amounts to US$26,873m in 2019 and expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2019-2023) of 3.4%, resulting in a market volume of US$30,686m by 2023.
Now, combine this data with the ongoing mobile market. This gives the idea that your business is benefits from both treads if you build a car rental app.
How to Expand Your Car Rental Business?
The extension of your car rental business depends on the location, quality of your fleet, and marketing strategies.
Location is the most essential factor in your car rental business. Establish your car rental business in those areas which are busy with business travelers and others who need a temporary transportation service.
Features of car rental application:
Login/Signup
A user can quickly login or sing up using a mobile number, email id, or social sites like Google or Facebook. For secure login, OTP feature has been used to make secure login.
Start time/End Time
A user can select a start/end date and time based on their requirement.
Find cars
After selecting the start/end time, user will get a list of vehicles and find a vehicle as per their choice.
Choose Car
From the list of car, the user will select a vehicle to book and get details of the vehicle such as price km/h and more.
Fare calculation
A user can get the fare estimate before the booking car; they can get the fare calculation based on service type selection and distance between pickup & drop location.
Payment Option
A user has multiple options to select a car book payment like cash and cards.
Alerts & Notification
When booking confirm user get a notification via SMS or email.
Cancel Booking
In this, a user can cancel a car booking within a given period.
Car Pickup point
A user provides a specific location or landmark for a service provider to collect the car.
Check car Availability
For car, availability user can check the car location wise.
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Car Rental App?
The cost of the car rental application depends on the features and services that you want to implement in your mobile app.
After the various parameters, we came to the final result that the app would cost around $20,000 if develop in India.
If you want to build an app for both platforms, iOS and Android along with some advanced features, and technologies, then it will cost around $35,000-$40,000.
White Label Fox is a leading mobile app and web development company. We offer customized application as per customer requirement. Our developers can build a peer to peer car rental app.
Final Words:
If you are interested in developing a car rental app, White Label Fox will help you to develop an app as per customer requirement. We offer both an Android and iOS app for the platform.
Frequently Ask Questions
A car rental app allows users to browse available vehicles, book
rentals, and manage payments directly through their smartphones. It
typically includes features like vehicle selection, GPS navigation,
payment processing, booking confirmation, and customer support.
Key features for a car rental app include user registration, vehicle
search and filtering, booking system, real-time vehicle availability,
GPS navigation, payment gateway, driver and customer ratings, and push
notifications for booking confirmations or updates.
Focus on an intuitive, user-friendly interface, quick booking process,
and easy payment options. Make sure the app is responsive and performs
well across different devices. Integrating customer support features and
offering real-time updates enhances the overall experience.
For mobile app development, frameworks like React Native or Flutter are
ideal for cross-platform compatibility. On the backend, you can use
Node.js or Django, while integrating Google Maps for location services.
Secure payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal are also necessary for
transactions.
Use digital marketing strategies such as SEO, social media ads, and
influencer marketing. Offer promotions like first-time user discounts,
referral programs, and seasonal deals to attract more customers.
Additionally, focusing on customer reviews and ratings will build trust
and increase visibility.
Offer multiple payment options such as credit/debit cards, digital
wallets like PayPal or Google Pay, and even cash on delivery. Secure
payment processing ensures customer trust and a smooth transaction
experience.
A backend fleet management system can help track vehicle availability,
maintenance schedules, booking history, and usage data. Real-time GPS
tracking allows you to monitor where each vehicle is, making it easier
to manage logistics and ensure timely availability.
Challenges include integrating complex features like real-time
availability, building a seamless payment gateway, ensuring robust
security, and complying with local regulations. Additionally,
establishing partnerships with vehicle owners or managing the fleet
efficiently can be tricky.
To scale, consider expanding your fleet, offering new types of vehicles,
and entering new markets. Continuously improving the app’s features,
including vehicle availability, payment options, and user interface,
will also help. Partnerships with hotels, airports, and travel agencies
can broaden your customer base.
Viral Kacha – CEO & Sales Head
Author
With years of expertise in the on-demand app industry, Viral Kacha leads White Label Fox with a vision to empower startups and enterprises with top-tier, ready-made app solutions. His strategic approach, strong leadership, and deep market understanding drive business growth, innovation, and client success. He is dedicated to helping businesses scale efficiently with cutting-edge technology.
