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Unveiling the Summer Travel Surge in the Car Rental and Self-Drive Market

Unveiling the Summer Travel Surge in the Car Rental and Self-Drive Market

Ctrip released its “2024 Summer Holiday Car Rental & Self-Drive Report”, revealing key trends and insights that reshaped domestic and international travel landscapes this summer.

Strong Domestic Travel: Car rental and self-drive orders within China during summer holiday surged by 40% compared to last year. Single-day orders hit a record high, with a 50% year-over-year increase, and the average spending per customer rose by 20% compared to last summer.

Overseas Travel Surge: Ctrip’s European car rental orders surged by 170% YoY. This year, coinciding with the Paris Olympics, car rental orders in Paris grew by 500% YoY. Other cities in France, such as Bordeaux, Marseille, and Lyon, also saw significant growth, with rental orders increasing by over 200%.

Gen Z Leads the Way: Growth among Gen Z was the most pronounced, with a 77% increase in car rental orders. Top travel destinations included major and emerging cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.

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