AVR Van Rental

What AVR Van Rental does

AVR Van Rental is the consumer-facing brand of Travantas, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated travel services company that operates a car and van rental price-comparison and booking marketplace. The platform aggregates real-time inventory from multiple national rental brands and local specialists, allowing consumers to search, compare, and reserve vehicles ranging from economy cars to 12- and 15-passenger vans at airports and city locations across the United States. Customers transact directly through the website on a self-serve basis, with instant confirmation on most bookings, transparent all-inclusive pricing, and free cancellation on the majority of reservations.

The underlying technology stack — branded Travantas — handles inventory aggregation, booking, payment processing with tokenization, mapping via Google Maps and OpenStreetMap, and customer support tooling (Zendesk). The platform has added generative AI features that produce itineraries, recommendations, images, and videos (badged as AI-generated) and uses Google Translate for review localization. Ancillary revenue modules include RentalCover (third-party rental protection) and one-way drop-off services.

Monetization is built on a 3% non-refundable transaction fee retained by Travantas on each booking's "Due Today" payment, with the underlying rental fee passed through to the travel provider. The customer base is fully consumer (individual travelers, families and groups, and business travelers), and distribution is digital-only — SEO, event-driven content marketing, and a self-serve booking funnel. The company operates without external capital, owns no fleet, and functions as a thin intermediary between rental supply and rental demand.

Name

AVR Van Rental

Legal name

Travantas, Inc.

Website

https://airportvanrental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AVR Van Rental (legally Travantas, Inc.) operates a U.S. car and van rental comparison and booking marketplace that aggregates inventory from national and local rental brands for individual travelers, families, and business travelers, earning a 3% transaction fee per booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Rental Aggregation

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211), Passenger Car Rental (532111), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Car rental booking
• Van rental services
• Rental price comparison
• Passenger van rental
• Airport car rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fee: A non-refundable 3% transaction fee is retained by Travantas on the Due Today payment amount for all bookings, regardless of whether the booking is later cancelled or modified, or whether the travel provider issues a refund.
2. Travel Provider Payments: Payment for the actual car rental is collected via the platform (either at booking or at pickup depending on the product type). The travel provider receives the rental payment minus the platform's transaction fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AVR Van Rental (operated as AirportVanRental by Travantas, Inc.) runs a self-serve online comparison and booking platform that aggregates real-time car and van rental inventory from multiple national brands and local rental specialists. Customers search, compare, and reserve vehicles ranging from economy cars to 15-passenger vans at airport and city pickup locations worldwide, with transparent all-inclusive pricing and free cancellation on most bookings. The platform earns a 3% non-refundable transaction fee on the prepaid portion of each booking routed to a Travel Provider.

Product overview

AVR Van Rental operates a car and van rental comparison and booking marketplace powered by the Travantas platform. The core product is the Airport Van Rental website and app, which aggregates deals from multiple national rental brands enabling customers to compare and book vehicles ranging from economy cars to 15-passenger vans. The platform offers transparent pricing with included taxes and fees, free cancellation on most bookings, and 24/7 customer support. Add-on services include RentalCover (third-party rental protection/insurance) and one-way drop-off options. The company utilizes AI-generated content for itineraries and recommendations, with mapping integrations through Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airport Van Rental Platform Online car and van rental comparison and booking platform that aggregates real-time inventory from multiple national rental brands and local specialists, with transparent all-inclusive pricing, free cancellation on most bookings, unlimited mileage, and 24/7 U.S.-based customer support. Targets individual travelers, families, groups, and business travelers booking at airport and city pickup locations globally.
• Economy Car Rental Budget-friendly compact and economy vehicles (e.g., Toyota Corolla or similar) booked through the Airport Van Rental platform, marketed to travelers seeking fuel-efficient cars for city sightseeing and short trips.
• Luxury Car Rental Premium and luxury vehicles (high-end sedans and sports cars) booked through the platform for travelers seeking comfort, style, and prestige during their trip.
• SUV Rental Sport utility vehicles in multiple size classes (compact, intermediate, standard, premium, fullsize, luxury) available through the platform for family travel, road trips, and off-road adventures.
• 12 Passenger Van Rental Large passenger vans seating up to 12 passengers, available through the platform for group travel, corporate outings, family reunions, and team transportation needs.
• 15 Passenger Van Rental Extended capacity 15-passenger vans available through the platform for large groups and team transportation needs such as sports teams, conferences, and tours.
• Minivan Rental Seven-passenger minivans (e.g., Chrysler Pacifica or similar) booked through the platform for family travel, with ample cargo space and convenient sliding doors.
• RentalCover Rental Protection Third-party rental protection and insurance product integrated into the booking flow that covers vehicle damage, theft, and accidents. Customers can purchase, manage, and file claims directly through the platform.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Travantas, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAirport Van Rental is the consumer-facing brand operated by Travantas, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Travantas provides the technology platform, booking infrastructure, payment processing, and customer support services under the AirportVanRental brand. The relationship is that of an operating company using its own brand to provide travel services.
• Travel Providers (Rental Companies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirport Van Rental aggregates car and van rental inventory from multiple national brands as well as select local rental specialists. Travel providers supply vehicles and set their own rental terms, pricing, and availability. The platform displays these offerings and processes bookings on behalf of the providers, taking a 3% transaction fee.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VanRentalUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/airportvanrental
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airport-van-rental

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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