Rentcars News | Oct 05, 2024

David Lopes, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer, announced his departure from Rentcars on September 30, 2024, after two years with the company...


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Rentcars is the largest online car rental platform in the Americas and one of the global leaders in the car rental industry. The company allows users to compare prices and options from hundreds of rental companies across more than 160 countries, making it easy to find the best car rental deals. Rentcars is known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, and it operates as a B Corporation®️ certified company.


Updates as of Oct 05, 2024

  • David Lopes, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer, announced his departure from Rentcars on September 30, 2024, after two years with the company.
  • Eduardo L. Morelli, Global COO of Rentcars, announced that the company is leading the Brazilian market with its new car subscription service, offering flexibility, maintenance, and insurance included.
  • Rentcars has expanded its presence in Chile through a strategic partnership with Lucano Rent a Car, which now offers a renewed fleet and operates at eight key locations including major airports.
  • Rentcars collaborated with Google in a series of workshops to enhance creative solutions and optimize development processes, resulting in innovative ideas from their multifaceted team.
  • Rentcars now lists Sicily-by-car with 60 locations and has added Luxury and Convertible categories to their car hire options.
  • Rentcars is participating in the Feria Internacional de Turismo in Buenos Aires from September 28 to October 1.
  • Rentcars saw a 13% increase in revenue from smartphone bookings over the past two years, driven by their focus on the 'digital traveler' concept, according to Debora de Lima, software engineering manager.

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