Car Rental Broker

A car rental broker does not own cars; it sells bookings on behalf of many rental companies. You search and pay through the broker, which often surfaces lower prices by comparing suppliers, then issues a voucher you redeem with the company that actually provides the car.

The appeal is choice and price. One search compares many fleets at once, and brokers frequently negotiate rates you would not get directly. For budget-minded travellers it is a common and useful way to book.

The catch is that two parties are now involved, so it pays to be clear on who handles what. The broker took your payment, but the supplier hands over the car, sets the deposit and adds any local extras — and any on-the-ground issue is usually resolved with the supplier.

Before you book through a broker, read the voucher’s "included" and "payable locally" sections, check the supplier’s own terms on deposit and insurance, and keep both the broker confirmation and the supplier details with you for pickup.