RateHawk reports 100% growth in car rental and transfer bookings

Ground transportation bookings have doubled on the RateHawk platform, with gross booking value increasing 130% year-over-year, according to the B2B online booking platform.

RateHawk registered 100% growth in transfer services in the first ten months of 2025 compared to the previous year. 

Every third agent who booked a hotel via RateHawk for clients also booked a transfer service.

The top five destinations where transfers are most popular include Italy, Spain, the USA, France and the UK. 

Demand for transfers in Asian destinations has also grown significantly, including Japan, Vietnam, China and Singapore. 

Other rapidly growing markets include Egypt and Qatar.

"Overall, our partners can book transfers from 19 trusted suppliers in 165 countries. In many locations, transfers are a more convenient and cost-effective alternative to taxis. Offering transfers to their clients, travel agents ensure a more pleasant experience from the very beginning of their trip: the price is set in advance, the driver arrives at the required time, even at night, and travellers don't need to download new apps or look for a driver after a long flight," said Fredrik Bonnalt, head of non-accommodation supply at Emerging Travel Group, RateHawk's parent company.

"At RateHawk, we provide travel agents with a carefully curated selection of accommodation and transport options, enabling them to book an entire trip for their clients in one place, rather than switching between multiple platforms,"

Car rentals also showed steady growth throughout the year, with a notable seasonal peak in July. 

By October, the number of car rentals made via the RateHawk platform had doubled compared to the beginning of the year. 

The top five destinations where travellers prefer to explore by car are the USA, Italy, Spain, Germany and France.

"Car rental services became available online this January. Before that, they were offered offline, and it's exciting to see how quickly this service has expanded. Renting a car offers a great budget-friendly alternative, especially as flight prices continue to rise. It also perfectly aligns with the trend toward more adventurous, flexible travel experiences," said Bonnalt. 

"With a rental car, travel agents' clients can explore several cities at once and combine various landscapes, reaching more remote sights that are difficult to access by public transport. Through our suppliers, we partner with over 400 car rental companies in more than 160 countries to help travel agents offer their customers the most competitive rates and premium service."

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