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Playbooks for running a rental business

From booking flows to business growth — everything you need to run a more profitable, streamlined rental operation, written for operators by the Fleetwire team.

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5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Pen-and-Paper Rental Management

Five specific signs your car rental business has outgrown its whiteboard and binder — from near double-bookings to not knowing
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Why Renting a Niche EV Beats a Rental Counter Every Time

I built a Tesla-only rental fleet back in 2017, before any major brand carried one. Now that they do, here's
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How Small Rental Companies Compete With Enterprise & Hertz

Small and family-owned rental companies don't need a corporate budget to compete with Enterprise and Hertz. Discover the local advantages
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Verify Renter Insurance Before You Hand Over the Keys

Looking at an insurance card isn't verification — it just tells you a policy existed at some point. Here's why
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Cover for "How to Start a Car Rental Business Off Turo (Go Direct & Keep More Profit)": a Fleetwire screen over a rental fleet photo
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How to Start a Car Rental Business Off Turo (Go Direct & Keep More Profit)

Discover why more Turo and Getaround hosts are going direct — from ditching marketplace fees to owning their customer list.
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5 Must-Have Features in Fleet Management Software

Discover the five must-have features every rental operator should look for in fleet management software — from automated bookings to
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