Rent-a-car companies acquired a total of 1,890 new vehicles last November, a figure that corresponds to an increase of approximately 4% compared to the 1,825 vehicles acquired in the same period of the previous year, according to ARAC – the National Association of Vehicle Rental Companies.

In a press release, the association indicates that in November, the “national market for light passenger and light commercial vehicles registered a total volume of 19,612 units registered, which corresponds to a modest growth in commercial activity compared to the same period in 2024.”

“Despite the economic downturn observed during this period, the rent-a-car channel remained a central driver in the automotive landscape,” ARAC celebrates in the information released and reported by Publituris.

According to the association, the sector's performance confirms its adaptability, investing in innovation and digitalization, and responding to new ways of using automobiles, which shows that the "leasing model continues to assert itself as a preferred alternative to traditional ownership, valuing flexible, sustainable, and adaptable mobility."

"This change reinforces the role of the operation as an instrument of economic efficiency, cost rationalization, and access to cutting-edge technology," adds the statement released by ARAC.

Demand

The association explains that, in November, there was an "increase in demand for commercial vehicles, driven by the distribution, services, and e-commerce sectors," as well as a "sustained growth in motorcycle rentals, especially among urban logistics operators, due to greater mobility, reduced operating costs, and a smaller environmental footprint."

"These trends consolidate the role of the contracting sector as an engine of innovation and modernization of mobility supply, in line with the principles of the energy transition and the circular economy," ARAC also considers.

According to the association, November's performance the report highlighted the “importance of the vehicle rental sector,” which is affirmed as a “structuring pillar of national mobility,” since “the sector contributes significantly to the renewal of the vehicle fleet, the reduction of emissions, and the dynamization of economic activity.”

“Rent-a-car is an essential support for tourism activity, guaranteeing the mobility of millions of visitors and contributing significantly to attracting tourist flows and enhancing the value of regions. Furthermore, it acts as a multiplier of economic competitiveness, allowing companies to optimize costs and make operations more flexible,” ARAC also argues.