Car rental software for Kenting, Taiwan

Kenting’s vehicle rental market is driven by its status as Taiwan’s premier beach and national park destination, attracting large volumes of domestic holidaymakers and growing numbers of international tourists—especially from Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. Unlike urban centers like Taipei or Kaohsiung, Kenting’s rental demand is highly seasonal and geographically concentrated around Kenting town and Kenting National Forest, where operators offer short-term, often same-day rentals of automatic-transmission cars and lightweight two-wheelers. Payment habits lean heavily toward cash and local bank transfers, with credit cards accepted but less common among domestic renters; foreign visitors increasingly use cards for deposits. Regulatory compliance requires valid driver’s licenses (foreign licenses accepted with translation), mandatory third-party liability insurance, and adherence to Taiwan’s Road Traffic Management Penalty Act. Competition includes both local mom-and-pop shops and national players like iRent, which operates 14 locations across Taiwan and plans further expansion through 2027.