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Add Car Rental Services to Your Business

Estimated time: 4 minAudience: Business Owners

Learn how car rental businesses can list vehicle types, booking instructions, availability, and payment preferences.

Car rental customers compare vehicles, rates, and pickup options before they message. Keep your Funafuna listing complete — types, photos, payments, and WhatsApp — so every search can turn into a confirmed booking.

Steps

  1. Open your Vendor Dashboard

    Car rental listings are managed from the Vendor Portal after you claim your business.

    Sign in to Funafuna, open your profile, and go to Vendor Dashboard. Add vehicles, rates, and booking instructions so travellers and locals can enquire on WhatsApp.

    New rental businesses can Request a Free Listing first.

  2. Go to Products, Services, or Operations

    Depending on your vendor template, add rental offerings in the section that matches your dashboard:

    • Products — list vehicle types as items (e.g. SUV, sedan, 7-seater) with prices or “price on request”
    • Services — describe rental packages, chauffeur service, or airport transfers
    • Business — overview, contact details, and general booking instructions

    Use Operations only if your template shows delivery or pickup logistics there.

    See Update Your Listing Details for how Products, Services, and Business work for your category.

  3. Add car rental details

    For each vehicle or package, include:

    • Vehicle types — sedan, SUV, 4×4, minibus, luxury, etc.
    • Daily rates — per day pricing or note that rates vary by season (confirm on WhatsApp)
    • Driver included or self-drive — licence requirements and age limits for self-drive
    • Deposit requirements — refundable deposit amount or identification held
    • Pickup location — yard address, airport meet point, or hotel delivery
    • WhatsApp booking instructions — dates needed, driver licence photo, preferred vehicle class

    Add summary notes in your Business description for customers browsing your main page.

  4. Add photos of vehicles

    Open Photos and upload clear images of the cars customers can rent:

    • Exterior front and side angles
    • Interior when helpful (seats, boot space)
    • Fleet or yard photo for trust

    The first photo becomes your cover image in search — choose your best-presented vehicle.

    Good photos reduce back-and-forth on WhatsApp and help customers choose the right size car.

  5. Add payment preferences

    Open Payments and select methods you accept — cash, mobile money, bank transfer, or others you use.

    In the optional customer note, explain:

    • When deposit is due (before pickup vs on collection)
    • Whether balance is paid daily or at return
    • WhatsApp confirmation before the vehicle is reserved

    See Update Your Listing Details for the Payments section walkthrough.

  6. Save and review your public profile

    Save Products, Services, Photos, Business, and Payments.

    Open View public profile and check:

    • Vehicle types and rates (or “ enquire on WhatsApp”) display correctly
    • Photos look sharp on mobile
    • WhatsApp and phone buttons work

    Share your listing with hotels, agents, and repeat clients. See Turn Views into WhatsApp Leads for enquiry follow-up tips.

Tips by business type

Focus on the sections that matter most for your category.

Self-drive rentals

List each vehicle type with daily rate, deposit, licence requirements, and pickup/return location. Tell customers to WhatsApp dates and preferred car size.

Chauffeur / driver-included

Note that a driver is included, typical daily km limits, and whether fuel is included. Explain how customers book airport or city trips on WhatsApp.

FAQs

Can I list different vehicle types?

Yes. Add each type under Products or Services — sedans, SUVs, 4×4, minibuses, and luxury cars — with rates or WhatsApp enquiry notes.

Can I add daily rates?

Yes. Enter daily rates on each vehicle item or state starting prices in your description. Many rentals confirm final price on WhatsApp based on dates and mileage.

Can customers book by WhatsApp?

Yes. Keep WhatsApp updated in Business settings. Customers typically send travel dates, vehicle preference, and pickup location on WhatsApp.

Can I offer self-drive or driver-included rentals?

Yes. State clearly in each listing whether a driver is included, licence requirements for self-drive, and any age or deposit rules.

Should I add vehicle photos?

Yes. Photos strongly improve trust and bookings. Upload real photos of the vehicles customers will receive, not stock images when possible.

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