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    Luxury and Self-Drive Rentals Drive Spike in Car Rental Related Searches Across India

    Latest News Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar
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    Mumbai: The domestic travel boom in India continues to accelerate, fueling a significant surge in car rental related searches, according to Justdial’s latest consumer trends report.

    The data reveals a sharp seasonal and year-on-year rise in demand for self-drive, luxury, and outstation car rentals, pointing to a decisive shift in mobility preferences among Indian travellers.

    As per the report, Summer 2025 saw a 21% increase in car rental related searches compared to the same period in 2024. Compared to Winter 2024, searches rose by 36%, driven by a sharp uptick in road travel, short getaways, and intercity leisure trips.

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    Car Rental Related Searches: Key Trends from Winter to Summer
    • Luxury car rental searches tripled across India, led by Allahabad (5x), Kanpur (4x), Lucknow (3.5x), and Delhi (2x).
    • Self-drive car rentals surged by 67%, with Visakhapatnam (103%), Pune (86%), and Mumbai (72%) showing strong momentum.
    • Traditional car rental services saw a 48% growth, with Kolkata (65%), Jaipur (52%), and Lucknow (50%) leading demand.
    • Outstation-car rentals increased by 19%, with key activity from Patna (45%), Indore (37%), and Coimbatore (25%).

    Year-on-Year Growth (Summer 2025 vs Summer 2024):

    • Luxury car-rentals rose 51%, with Kanpur (79%), Allahabad (63%), and Delhi (60%) being top growth centers.
    • Self-drive rentals grew 16% YoY, with Pune (46%), Mumbai (34%), and Delhi (29%) contributing significantly.
    • The overall car-rental category rose by 8%, with Jaipur (43%), Delhi, and Lucknow seeing the highest spikes.
    • Outstation rentals maintained a steady 7% growth, with demand driven by Patna, Coimbatore, and Mumbai.

    The report highlights a growing consumer inclination toward flexible, premium, and autonomous mobility solutions.

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    The preference for road travel – combining convenience, privacy, and comfort – is pushing car-rental platforms into mainstream travel planning.

    As seasonal travel continues to thrive, car-rental related searches are expected to remain on an upward trajectory, underlining their role as a key enabler in India’s modern travel economy.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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