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Global car rental bookings have surged 81% over the past year, according to Trip.com data.

The data shows that Japan ranks as the top self-drive destination, with bookings up 119% year -on-year (YoY). Thailand, USA, South Korea and Australia are also popular destinations, recording YoY growth of 59%, 54%, 148% and 74% respectively. Trip.com says this  highlights strong demand for independent explorationin Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Domestic and trans Tasman rental vehicle business has provided a surprising boon for travel agents, says Chris Hamill, managing director of DriveAway Holidays.
Hamill says agents have embraced the company since it ‘got serious’ about New Zealand three or four years ago and there is obviously good commission to be made from selling rental vehicles in Europe or America.
‘Kiwis are a good quality customer for us. If New Zealanders go to Europe they are generally not going for a week – they are going for three or four so that represents good commission for agents.’