Crypto-native Travala launches car rentals offering in its platform

Its partnered with CarTrawler

Crypto-native travel booking service, Travala launched a global car rentals vertical, to expand to cover from flights and stays to ground transport within one platform.

The new offering is powered by its new partnership with B2B tech provider CarTrawler. 

Customers now gain instant access to the 50,000 plus car rental locations across more than 150 countries.

The news comes after a successful year for Travala as its annual gross revenue climbed to over $113 million.

The firm, which is on a mission to become a “one-stop shop”, had a record breaking year. 

“The launch of car rentals is a pivotal moment for the Travala ecosystem,” said Juan Otero, CEO of Travala. 

"Partnering with CarTrawler means we’re able to continue bridging the gap between traditional travel logistics and the decentralised economy by offering the world’s most extensive range of car rental options. 

"This isn’t just an expansion; it’s about delivering the seamless, borderless experience that the modern traveler demands, all powered by crypto-native payments and rewards.”

Gemma Harrison, SVP commercial at CarTrawler, added: “We’re delighted to partner with Travala, an innovative leader in the crypto native travel space, to power their expansion into car rental.

“Through our market leading Connect Platform and flexible integration options, we are enabling Travala to provide their customers with access to a truly global car rental marketplace, delivering exceptional choice and seamless end to end travel experiences.”