Jumbo Car Guadeloupe

What Jumbo Car Guadeloupe does

Jumbo Car Guadeloupe is a local car rental operator headquartered at the Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes airport in Les Abymes, founded in 1977 and operating six physical agencies across the island covering the airport, the Jarry commercial zone (Baie-Mahault), Le Gosier, Sainte-Anne, and Baillif. The legal entity is BAMYLOC, a société anonyme incorporated in Point-à-Pitre, and the company sits within the GBH conglomerate group. The core offering is vehicle rental across eight categories — economical citadines, compacts, automatics, SUVs/4x4, electric/hybrid, family monospaces, prestige, and utility vehicles — with published daily rates from €15 (low season citadine) to €130 (high season family/monospace), billed per unit with unlimited mileage included.

The technology stack consists of a website-based reservation system with real-time vehicle availability, seasonal pricing, and secure online payment processing, supplemented by phone reservations and walk-in counter service. Differentiating service features include a free airport shuttle delivering customers to the rental location in under two minutes, a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before pickup, and 24/7 customer assistance. The company operates a content marketing blog covering Guadeloupe destinations (beaches, hiking trails, gastronomy) to drive organic search acquisition.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with a predominantly transactional revenue stream from per-day rental fees, supplemented by optional insurance/protection add-ons and one-way rental fees across the multi-agency network. Customer segments are fragmented across international tourists (primary), families and groups, local professionals and artisans served via the Jarry commercial agency, and corporate clients. The company is part of the broader Jumbo Car franchise network spanning Martinique, Réunion, Guyane, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Côte d'Ivoire, enabling cross-territory referrals but contributing no direct revenue beyond Guadeloupe.

Name

Jumbo Car Guadeloupe

Legal name

BAMYLOC

Website

https://jumbocar-guadeloupe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jumbo Car Guadeloupe is a locally established car rental company operating six agencies across Guadeloupe since 1977, offering eight vehicle categories to tourists, families, and local professionals with airport shuttle, online booking, and unlimited mileage included.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Abymes

HQ country

Guadeloupe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Rental Fees: Core revenue from daily and weekly rental fees for vehicles across multiple categories including citadines, SUVs, family vehicles, electric vehicles, and prestige cars. Pricing varies by season (high season December-April, low season May-November) and vehicle category. Unlimited mileage is included in rental rates.
2. Insurance and Protection Options: Additional revenue from optional insurance coverage including collision damage waiver and theft protection. Basic insurance is included with a deposit/credit card hold required.
3. One-Way Rental Fees: Fees applied when customers pick up at one agency and return to a different agency across the island.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jumbo Car Guadeloupe rents passenger and utility vehicles across multiple categories (economical, compact, sedan, SUV, utility, minibus, minivan, and prestige) through a network of six agency locations across Guadeloupe, with airport pickup via complimentary shuttle. The company serves both leisure travelers and local professional clients, with long-term rental options and additional utility/aerial work platform rental through a partnership with Track N' Lift.

Product overview

Jumbo Car Guadeloupe is a local car rental company operating since 1977 with 6 agencies across Guadeloupe. The core offering is vehicle rental with multiple sub-categories including economical citadines, compact cars, automatic vehicles, SUV/4x4 for off-road exploration, electric/hybrid vehicles, family minivans, prestige/luxury cars, and utility/commercial vehicles. Additional services include free airport shuttle, free cancellation policy, 24/7 assistance, unlimited mileage, and a travel blog for destination guidance. The company serves tourists, families, professionals, and artisans with vehicles adapted to various needs and budgets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Passenger Car Rental (Economical, Compact, Sedan) Short- and long-term rental of economical, compact, and sedan passenger vehicles for individual travelers, families, and local professionals needing affordable mobility in Guadeloupe.
• SUV and Family Vehicle Rental Rental of SUVs and family-sized vehicles for tourists, families, and groups needing larger capacity for island travel and excursions.
• Utility Vehicle Rental Rental of utility vehicles (vans, light commercial vehicles) for professionals, tradespeople, and businesses requiring temporary work transportation in Guadeloupe.
• Minibus and Minivan Rental Rental of minibuses and minivans for larger groups, families, and organized travel parties needing higher passenger capacity.
• Prestige Vehicle Rental Rental of prestige and premium-segment vehicles for customers seeking higher-end transportation experiences during their stay in Guadeloupe.
• Long-Term Vehicle Rental (Location Longue Durée) Extended-duration vehicle rental service targeted at professionals and businesses needing vehicles for weeks or months rather than short tourist trips.
• Aerial Work Platform Rental (via Track N' Lift partnership) Rental of aerial work platforms and elevated work equipment, offered through a partnership with Track N' Lift, serving construction and industrial clients requiring temporary elevated-access equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average customer rating of 4.9/5 based on 1,234 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Jumbo Car MartiniqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner operating under the Jumbo Car brand in Martinique. Part of the Caribbean-wide Jumbo Car network allowing for cross-referrals and brand consistency across French Caribbean territories.
• Jumbo Car RéunionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner in Réunion island. Part of the global Jumbo Car franchise network with shared brand standards and referral arrangements.
• Jumbo Car GuyaneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner in French Guiana. Part of the Jumbo Car franchise network for Caribbean and South American territories.
• Jumbo Car Costa RicaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational franchise partner in Costa Rica. Expands the Jumbo Car brand presence in Central America with shared booking and referral systems.
• Jumbo Car République DominicaineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner in the Dominican Republic. Part of the Caribbean expansion of the Jumbo Car brand network.
• Jumbo Car Côte d'IvoireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational franchise partner in Ivory Coast, West Africa. Represents the Jumbo Car brand's presence in the African market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hertz: Major global car rental brand with established airport counter presence in Caribbean destinations including Guadeloupe. Directly competes for the same tourist rental demand with similar online booking and airport pickup model.
• Avis: International car rental brand with airport locations across the Caribbean and a similar focus on tourist segments. Competes on brand recognition, loyalty programs (Avis Preferred), and global scale advantages.
• Sixt: European-headquartered premium car rental brand aggressively expanding in tourism markets including the Caribbean. Uses a similar pre-booking model and targets similar tourist and corporate traveler segments.
• Enterprise: World's largest car rental company with extensive airport and off-airport locations globally. Competes for similar customer segments (tourists and local professionals) with broader fleet and stronger balance sheet.
• Europcar: Major European car rental brand with established Caribbean presence through franchise and corporate operations. Targets the same tourist and corporate customer base with similar airport-focused distribution.
• Budget: International value-positioned car rental brand with airport locations in major Caribbean destinations. Competes directly for cost-conscious tourists using similar self-drive rental model.

Direct peers

• Jumbo Car Martinique: Sister franchise within the Jumbo Car network operating under the same brand, fleet categories, and business model in Martinique. Shares brand standards, booking infrastructure, and cross-referral arrangements; essentially the most directly comparable peer operating in an adjacent French Caribbean territory.

Emerging players

• Turo: Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that enables private vehicle owners to rent out their cars, increasingly present in tourism-heavy markets. Represents a substitute model that could erode demand for traditional counter-based rental, particularly among younger, app-first travelers.
• Getaround: Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform operating in select tourism markets. Offers an alternative supply model to traditional rental fleets; potential long-term substitute particularly for short-duration urban rentals.

Regional players

• Ada: French car rental brand with established presence in French overseas territories including Caribbean destinations. Similar customer base (French-speaking tourists and local professionals) and comparable fleet positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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