Australians turn to car rental as flight prices continue to soar

Australians are reconsidering their travel options over the holiday period as flight prices continue soar, with the ACCC reporting consumers are paying almost 30% more for domestic flights than pre-pandemic.

With this in mind, many Aussies are buckling up and hitting the road this festive season with car rental company KINTO reporting 117% increase in pre-booked trips across the nation in December when compared to the previous month.

What’s more, car rental demand has been growing for some time, with KINTO also seeing a 23% increase in bookings nationally in October & November when compared to August & September.

KINTO offers flexible, flat-rate car rentals with users being able to rent a vehicle from an hour up to 365 days at flat rate prices, meaning no demand-based surging as demand increases. KINTO also offers an all-inclusive pricing model - with fuel, roadside assistance, rego, cleaning, and servicing all being included within costs. In addition, consumers can book their vehicle all digitally through a smartphone and in a self-service format, with keyless access.

Most popular cars being rented nationally

• Corolla Hybrid
• Rav4 Hybrid
• C-HR hybrid

Most popular rental locations

1. Carlton VIC
2. Docklands VIC
3. Surfers Paradise QLD
4. Southbank VIC
5. Balcatta WA
6. Southport QLD

What makes KINTO different from competitors?

- Flat rate rental based on time and kms – No demand-based or surging rates
- Fuel included in fee
- Rent by the hour, by the week, by the month or by the year
- Powered by a fleet of trusted Toyota vehicles
- Passenger fleet of 94%+ hybrid vehicles (soon to be 100%)
- Completely digital and self-serve, no face-to-face interaction, or pesky papers – users can unlock the car from your phone

About KINTO

KINTO reimagines travel to allow everyone the freedom to move, with a wide range of modern Toyota vehicles for hire from as little as an hour or up to 364 days at a time. Users pay for the time they book and distance they travel, plus any extras. All bookings include fuel, insurance and 24/7 Roadside Assist, and there are no location or credit card surcharges and insurance excess reduction is available

With a seamless, self-service concept, KINTO lets customers choose the right car for every occasion all digitally via the KINTO app. From selecting the vehicle, submitting documentation, collecting the car, and driving away, the entire process is digital - allowing Australians to collect a car when it suits them from a convenient location, with some locations available 24/7.

Whether it’s a whirlwind shopping trip, important business meeting, a house move, road trip, deliveries for your small business or simply getting from A to B – customers can download the KINTO app and pick the option that works for them to find a new level of driving freedom.