If you manage car rentals, you already know the pressure. From key control and payment delays to off-hour logistics and rising customer expectations—manual handovers can turn into major bottlenecks. As your fleet grows, the gaps in your process get harder to ignore.
The good news? You can eliminate the friction. In this article, we’ll show how Sharebox kiosks are revolutionizing car rentals by giving fleet managers full control over key access, real-time payments, and 24/7 customer service—without needing to expand your staff.
This is more than convenience. It’s a smarter, more profitable way to run car rentals.
Why traditional car rentals need a smarter system
Legacy systems in car rentals rely heavily on front desk staff, business-hour limitations, and manual key handoffs. That means:
- Customers stuck in queues
- Missed vehicle pick-ups and late returns
- Extra staffing during weekends and holidays
- Frequent key losses or delayed payments
For fleet managers, that’s lost time, lost revenue, and lost trust.
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Sharebox kiosks: The modern backbone of car rentals
Sharebox is transforming the car rental industry with secure, automated self-service kiosks. Customers get 24/7 access to their rental vehicles—no lines, no paperwork, no waiting.
Here’s how Sharebox fits seamlessly into your car rental operation:
- Key handovers without staff involvement
- PIN or mobile verification at pickup
- Live ID check, license control, and payment confirmation
- Real-time updates synced with your fleet system
The result? A consistent, scalable experience that works across all locations.
No payment, no pickup: Get paid before the keys leave the box
A major pain point in car rentals is unpaid bookings and post-rental invoicing. Sharebox solves this with built-in payment enforcement. Customers must complete payment before the kiosk releases the key—whether via card, mobile wallet, or supported platforms like Nexi, Windcave, Worldline, PayPal and other contactless PayTech solutions.
This protects your bottom line and eliminates billing disputes.
Car rental software integration without the headaches
Sharebox kiosks integrate directly with your existing fleet and booking tools via open APIs. That means:
- Instant syncing with reservations
- Real-time vehicle status
- Digital record of every interaction
- Live dashboards for your operations team
Whether you use a global DMS or custom-built platform, Sharebox adapts to your system, not the other way around.
Lower staff workload, higher rental volume
Car rentals are high-volume, high-turnover environments. Sharebox reduces your staffing needs by automating routine tasks like key pickup, drop-off, and customer validation. This gives your team more time to focus on turnaround, upsells, and vehicle readiness.
Clients using Sharebox have reported:
- 40–50% reduction in front-desk workload
- Faster customer flow-through during peak hours
- More bookings during evenings, weekends, and holidays
It’s a smarter use of your resources—especially in high-demand locations like airports and hotels.
Built-in upsell opportunities at the kiosk
Car rentals thrive on value-added services—extra insurance, mileage upgrades, GPS, or baby seats. Sharebox supports digital upselling directly through the mobile booking flow or kiosk interface. Customers are prompted at the right moment with one-tap confirmation, driving higher average revenue per booking without extra pressure on your staff.
Trusted by car rentals across Europe
Fleet managers using Sharebox kiosks have seen impressive results:
- 30% growth in off-hours rentals
- 100% payment compliance at pickup
- Staff freed up to focus on core operations
- Happier customers, thanks to mobile-first, self-service flow
Whether you manage 50 vehicles or 5,000, Sharebox scales with your operation—indoors or outdoors, across multiple sites, with centralized reporting.
Upgrade your car rentals without rebuilding everything
You don’t need to overhaul your entire tech stack to modernize your car rental experience. Sharebox works alongside your current tools and supports your team with:
- Custom-branded kiosks
- Full onboarding and live training
- Local or cloud-based access management
- Ongoing support from our Customer Success team
It’s the fast lane to digital transformation—without starting from scratch.
Car rentals are changing. Get ahead with Sharebox.
Car rental customers expect speed, flexibility, and control. Sharebox gives them all three—while giving you full visibility over your fleet and revenue.
You gain operational efficiency. They get a seamless, mobile-first experience. Everyone wins.
See Sharebox in action
Ready to take your car rental operation to the next level? Book a live demo and see how Sharebox kiosks can automate your key handovers, eliminate unpaid rentals, and help your business operate 24/7—without adding staff.
Book a demo or reach out to our fleet advisors today. Let’s simplify car rentals—together
