DFM Rent a Car
DFM Rent a Car is a Spanish vehicle rental company operating 15+ branches with a fleet of 1,000+ vehicles across cars, refrigerated and electric vans, trucks, and semi-trailers, serving B2B logistics and HORECA clients as well as B2C consumers across peninsular Spain.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersMurcia, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What DFM Rent a Car does
DFM Rent a Car, legally operating as Disfrimur Servicios S.L. within Grupo Disfrimur, is a Spanish vehicle rental company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Sangonera la Seca, Murcia. The company rents industrial, commercial, and leisure vehicles — spanning passenger cars, motorcycles, vans from 2-18 m³, refrigerated vans and trucks, electric vans, tractor heads, semi-trailers, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles — without drivers, across more than 15 physical branches covering the Region of Murcia, Comunidad Valenciana, Andalucía, Madrid, Aragón, and Cataluña. Its fleet exceeds 1,000 vehicles across 15+ categories, with cumulative vehicle registrations reaching 3,000 by 2024.
The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining short-term usage-based rentals (daily/weekly with mileage allowances and excess-km fees), long-term subscription rentals (monthly to multi-year contracts at discounted per-day rates), prepaid online reservations, and ancillary fees (GPS, additional driver, child seats, fine management, one-way drop-off). GTM is sales-led and direct-to-consumer via owned branches and the dfmrentacar.es online booking platform, augmented by event sponsorships (Real Murcia C.F., Cycling Federation of Murcia) and CSR-driven press. Notable technical specializations include first-in-Europe Ford New Custom Van refrigerated variants, Ford E-Transit refrigerated units (with Carrocerías Jeanje, Igluvan, and Ford Arcomovil), and an integrated ultrafast EV charging hub at HQ supplied by Iberdrola supporting electric cold-chain deployments for enterprise clients such as El Pozo Alimentación.
DFM serves a diversified customer base split between B2B (logistics operators, food distributors, HORECA, retailers requiring temperature-controlled or commercial vehicles) and B2C (individuals, families, tourists, accessible-mobility users). The company is part of the family-controlled Grupo Disfrimur conglomerate, alongside logistics, energy/mobility, and capital subsidiaries, which provides shared back-office and capital allocation benefits. Geographic operations are restricted to peninsular Spanish territory, and the company maintains an in-house maintenance program across its network.
DFM Rent a Car firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DFM Rent a Car
- Legal name
- Disfrimur Servicios, S.L.
- Website
- https://dfmrentacar.es
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DFM Rent a Car is a Spanish vehicle rental company operating 15+ branches with a fleet of 1,000+ vehicles across cars, refrigerated and electric vans, trucks, and semi-trailers, serving B2B logistics and HORECA clients as well as B2C consumers across peninsular Spain.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DFM Rent a Car industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Vehicle Rental Services
- NAICS
- Passenger Car Rental (532111), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120), Passenger Car Leasing (532112)
- SIC
- Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Long-Term Car Rental (Monthly/Extended Hire) (TLABAAAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Corporate & Government Contract Car Rental (THADAAAJ), Premium & Luxury Vehicle Leasing (TLABAAAF), Commercial Vehicle Rental with Driver (Crew/Delivery) (THADAJAL), Refrigerated Truck & Reefer Van Rentals (THADAJAD)
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Where DFM Rent a Car is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Murcia
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices14 records
Markets served
DFM Rent a Car business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Short-term vehicle rental: The primary revenue stream: daily and weekly rental of cars, vans, motorcycles, trucks, and trailers to individuals and businesses. Customers pay per rental period with mileage included (e.g., 300 km/day) and pay excess km charges for overages. Extras such as GPS, additional driver, baby seat, and tow ball are charged separately. Insurance with varying coverage tiers (basic third-party, own damage with excess, full risk with excess) is bundled or add-on.
- Long-term vehicle rental: Monthly, quarterly, and multi-year rental contracts for businesses and self-employed professionals. Discounted per-day rates apply for longer commitments (e.g., from €23.30/day for small car at 30+ days). This stream provides predictable recurring revenue from fleet management contracts.
- Prepaid online reservations: DFM accepts prepaid reservations through its website where customers pay in advance via credit or debit card. Prepaid transactions establish a two-party legal agreement and provide upfront cash flow.
- Ancillary extras and fees: Revenue from extras: GPS navigation (€5/day), additional driver (€5/reservation), baby/child seat (€5/day), trailer tow ball (€5/day). Additional income from late return fees, fuel mismatch charges, administrative fees for traffic fines management (€20/fine), and one-way drop-off surcharges.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Small car (e.g., Fiat 500) — compact urban vehicle, 69 CV, manual |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Medium car (e.g., Hyundai i30) — gas natural, 120 CV, automatic |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Large SUV (e.g., Hyundai Tucson) — 141 CV, automatic |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium/High-end car (e.g., Mercedes C220) — 150 CV, automatic, diesel, with navigation |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wheelchair-accessible van (monovolumen adaptado) — 5+1 PMRSR, automatic, ramp, ISOFIX |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 2-3 m³ (e.g., Fiat Dobló) — 2 seats, ~750-880 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 4-6 m³ (e.g., Fiat Talento) — 125 CV, ~1,100 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 7-9 m³ (e.g., Fiat Ducato) — 115-130 CV, ~1,000 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 10-13 m³ — 130 CV, ~1,200 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 14-15 m³ (e.g., Fiat Ducato Maxi) — ~1,275 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 14-15 m³ with rear door — ~1,275 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 16-18 m³ (e.g., Renault Master) — ~1,375 kg payload, 150 CV |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Van 7-passenger mixed (e.g., MAN TGE 3.140) — 140 CV, ~1,207 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigerated van with door (e.g., Mercedes Sprinter) — 146 CV, ~410 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigerated van without door — ~465 kg payload |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigerated van for meat transport (e.g., Iveco 35C15) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigerated van multi-temperature without door (e.g., Iveco) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tractor head — Volvo (460-500 CV), Mercedes, MAN, DAF, Iveco, Renault, Scania, Ford |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refrigerated rigid trucks — from 5,200 kg to 26,000 kg GVW (Iveco, Scania) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Semi-trailers — flatbed canvas, refrigerated (mono/bitemperatura, Tragiro, with tail-lift) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Insurance and fee supplements |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
DFM Rent a Car product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DFM Rent a Car is a private vehicle rental company that rents more than 1,000 vehicles — turismos, vans, refrigerated vans and trucks, tractor heads, semitrailers, trailers, motorcycles, 9-seater vans and accessible vehicles — on short-term (hourly/daily/weekly) and long-term (monthly/multi-year) contracts to both businesses and individuals across 15+ owned branches in Spain. The company differentiates through in-house refrigerated vehicle conversions (with Igluvan, Carrocerías Jeanje, and Ford Arcomovil), an eco fleet of Euro VI / GNV / hybrid / electric vehicles, and ultrafast EV chargers at its Murcia HQ.
Product overview
DFM Rent a Car is a vehicle rental company operating on a platform-plus-services model with over 1,000 vehicles. The core offering includes diverse vehicle categories: turismos (cars) in small, medium, large and high-end tiers; commercial vans from 2-3m³ to 16-18m³; refrigerated vehicles including vans, panel vans and trucks; tractor heads from multiple brands; trailers and semitrailers; motorcycles; and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Services include flexible hourly/daily/weekly/monthly rental with one-way return options, and DFM Ocasión for used vehicle sales. The company operates across 15 Spanish locations and serves both individual and corporate clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Turismos (Cars) Rental of passenger cars across small, medium, large, and high-end luxury categories with automatic or manual transmission, including ECO-labeled micro-hybrid models for individual and family use.
- Gran Turismo / 9-Seater Passenger Vans Rental of 8-9 seat passenger vans for family travel and group transport, with spacious luggage configurations.
- Motorcycles Rental of motorcycles for efficient city transportation, marketed as low-cost with easy parking and access to all areas of the city.
- Commercial Vans (Furgonetas) Rental of cargo vans from 2-3 m³ to 16-18 m³ payload capacity for businesses, self-employed professionals, and individuals. Models include Fiat Dobló, Fiat Talento, Fiat Ducato, Fiat Ducato Maxi, Renault Master, and MAN TGE.
- Refrigerated Vans (Furgonetas Frigoríficas) Rental of refrigerated vans from 3 m³ to 15 m³, including first-in-Europe Ford New Custom Van refrigerated conversions and Ford E-Transit refrigerated units (developed with Igluvan and Carrocerías Jeanje).
- Electric Vans (Furgonetas Eléctricas) Rental of fully electric vans to support decarbonizing transport activities, including mixed cargo vans and 3-5 m³ models like Ford E-Transit.
- Parcel Vans (Furgones Paqueteros) Rental of parcel vans with or without rear door and bottle carriers for last-mile delivery and light cargo transport.
- Refrigerated Panel Vans (Furgones Frigoríficos) Rental of refrigerated panel vans with or without tailgate and multi-temperature options for the HORECA sector. Payload ~410-465 kg.
- Refrigerated Rigid Trucks (Camiones Frigoríficos) Rental of refrigerated rigid trucks from 5,200 kg to 26,000 kg GVW for chilled/frozen goods transport. Models include Iveco 50C15, Iveco Daily, Iveco ML 120, Scania P400, and Iveco AD360.
- Tractor Heads (Cabezas Tractoras) Rental of small and large tractor heads from Volvo (460-500 CV), Mercedes, MAN, DAF, Iveco, Renault, Scania, and Ford, equipped with the latest comfort and road-safety systems.
- Trailers (Remolques) Rental of truck trailers equipped with the latest technology for efficient goods transport.
- Refrigerated Semitrailers (Semirremolques Frigoríficos) Rental of mono and bi-temperature refrigerated semitrailers with maximum traceability for secure cold-chain transport, including models with tail-lifts and Tragiro units.
- Curtain-Sided Semitrailers (Semirremolques de Lona) Rental of canvas/curtain-sided semitrailers for safe road transport of general goods.
- Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles (Monovolumen Adaptado) Rental of adapted vehicles for wheelchair users with capacity for 4+1 wheelchairs, featuring ramp, climate control, and ISOFIX.
- DFM Ocasión (Used Vehicle Sales) Secondary sales channel offering pre-owned vehicles retired from the DFM rental fleet, available on the dfmocasion.es portal.
- Flexible Rental Service Flexible rental of vehicles by hours, days, weekends, months, semesters or years, with the option to return the vehicle at a different DFM branch across the 15+ office network.
- Corporate Mobility Solutions Dedicated mobility solutions for businesses and self-employed professionals, including long-term rental (monthly, quarterly, multi-year) with discounted per-day rates for fleet management contracts.
- Event Mobility Provision Provision of 20+ vehicles (cars and 8-9 seat vans) for major regional events such as the Aire 25 Air Festival, serving as the official mobility provider.
Quantifiable outcome
- Fleet of 1,000+ vehicles with low average age
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Companies that use DFM Rent a Car
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
DFM Rent a Car technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
DFM Rent a Car partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Carrocerías JeanjecoreCarrocerías Jeanje, a Córdoba-based family business with 40+ years of experience and pioneer in ATP-certified refrigerated bodywork in Spain, partnered with DFM Rent a Car and Ford Arcomovil to develop and homologate the first five Ford E-Transit electric vehicles with refrigerated coating in the Region of Murcia. Jeanje performed full isotermization of the cargo area and installed a refrigeration unit capable of reaching -20°C, adapting the electric vehicle for perishable goods transport while maintaining the E-Transit's range and performance.
- Ford ArcomovilcoreFord Arcomovil, the official Ford concessionaire and Transit Center for the Region of Murcia, collaborated with DFM Rent a Car and Carrocerías Jeanje to bring the Ford E-Transit electric refrigerated vehicle to DFM's fleet — the first in Murcia. Ford Arcomovil serves as the vehicle supply and technical support partner for Ford commercial vehicles.
- IgluvancoreIgluvan, a Córdoba-based family business specializing in the manufacture, assembly, and repair of isothermal, refrigerated, and refrigerant bodies, partnered with DFM Rent a Car and Ford Arcomovil to develop the first Ford New Custom Van with refrigerated coating in Europe. Igluvan is homologated by Ford Spain, enabling direct factory access and privileged technical information for high-quality vehicle transformation.
- Toyota LabasacoreToyota Labasa, the official Toyota dealer in the Region of Murcia, delivered the first Proace vans from Toyota's new Proace range to DFM Rent a Car. The Proace features a 120 HP diesel engine, 1,000 kg payload capacity, improved efficiency with low-resistance tires, and enhanced connectivity — all reinforcing DFM's professional fleet offering.
- Comercial DimóvilcoreComercial Dimóvil delivered Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer vehicles to DFM Rent a Car as part of the fleet expansion. The Citan Tourer offers up to 7-passenger capacity, up to 3,660 liters of luggage space, 855 kg maximum payload, MBUX multimedia system with 7-inch touchscreen, and five powertrain options up to 130 CV.
- El Pozo AlimentaciónminorEl Pozo Alimentación launched its zero-emission urban distribution in Murcia using two 100% electric refrigerated trucks rented from DFM Rent a Car. DFM provides the vehicles and operates ultrafast chargers (with Iberdrola support) at its Sangonera la Seca HQ, enabling full recharge in approximately 2 hours. The partnership serves 232 customers in Murcia and is planned for national rollout, reducing the city's carbon footprint by 10 tonnes.
- IberdrolaminorIberdrola supplied and installed ultrafast electric vehicle chargers at DFM Rent a Car's headquarters in Sangonera la Seca, enabling the charging infrastructure for DFM's electric truck fleet serving El Pozo Alimentación's zero-emission urban distribution. The chargers can fully recharge electric trucks in approximately 2 hours using renewable energy.
- Real Murcia C.F.minorDFM Rent a Car renewed its sponsorship as official sponsor of Real Murcia football club. DFM branding appears on the team's shorts and other physical and digital media. The partnership, signed at Estadio Enrique Roca, has continued through both successful and difficult seasons for the club, demonstrating loyalty and long-term commitment. The relationship extends beyond commerce to shared values of effort, dedication, and teamwork.
- Federación de Ciclismo de la Región de MurciaminorDFM entered a strategic alliance with the Cycling Federation of Murcia to support cycling development at all levels, from grassroots to elite competition. The partnership provides logistics and mobility services for athletes, teams, and event organization. The shared 'wheel' symbol between DFM vehicles and bicycles represents movement, unity, and shared progress.
- Comité Olímpico Español (COE)minorDFM Rent a Car partnered with the Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) to transport surplus food from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to the Fundación Jesús Abandonado in Murcia. DFM provided the transportation logistics for a truck loaded with donated food, demonstrating corporate social responsibility and community engagement.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves19 records
Expansion highlights6 records
DFM Rent a Car competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ALD Automotive (now Ayvens): European leader in corporate fleet leasing and mobility, with full Spanish presence. Comparable to DFM in the long-term corporate B2B rental segment for businesses and self-employed professionals, but operating at much larger scale with full-service leasing, maintenance, and remarketing capabilities.
- Europcar Mobility Group: One of Europe's largest car rental operators with full Spanish coverage including airport and city locations. Comparable as a multi-segment (leisure, business, commercial) rental provider competing for the same Spanish B2B and B2C demand, but at substantially larger scale and broader international fleet.
- Hertz España: Global rental brand with extensive Spanish presence at airports and downtown locations. Comparable to DFM in offering passenger cars, commercial vans, and premium vehicles to corporate and leisure customers, but with global fleet scale, loyalty programs, and corporate accounts DFM does not match.
- Avis Budget Group: Global rental group operating Avis and Budget in Spain with airport-heavy presence. Comparable to DFM in passenger car rental for corporate and leisure, and overlapping in commercial van rentals, but at much larger scale and with corporate-account advantages DFM lacks.
- Enterprise Mobility: Major international rental group with established Spanish operations including Enterprise Truck Rental. Comparable to DFM in serving both passenger and commercial/truck rental demand across B2B and B2C, but with global fleet financing and significantly larger branch network.
- Sixt Rent a Car: Premium-positioned European rental brand with strong Spanish presence, including a focus on premium and luxury vehicles (a segment DFM also serves with Mercedes C220, large SUVs). Comparable in targeting business and premium leisure customers, with larger fleet and global brand.
Regional players
- Record Rent a Car: Spanish rental operator focused primarily on the Iberian market with airport and city presence. Comparable to DFM in serving Spanish leisure and corporate customers, particularly along the Mediterranean coast, though with a less developed commercial/industrial vehicle offering.
Direct peers
- Goldcar: Spanish-headquartered low-cost car rental operator (part of ECAR via Europcar ownership historically, now owned by a consortium). Direct competitor in the Spanish market, particularly at airport and tourist destinations, with comparable fleet scale and a similar focus on the Iberian leisure segment.
- Centauro Rent a Car: Spanish-origin car rental company with extensive airport and city coverage in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Comparable to DFM as a Spanish-rooted operator serving both leisure and corporate customers with a multi-region footprint strategy, though more passenger-car focused.
- Northgate España: Spanish flexible commercial vehicle rental subsidiary of Northgate plc (UK), specializing in industrial vans and commercial vehicles on monthly/subscription contracts. Direct competitor to DFM in the commercial van and light truck long-term rental segment serving SMEs and self-employed professionals.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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DFM Rent a Car leadership team
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Profiles3 records
DFM Rent a Car subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
DFM Rent a Car funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DFM Rent a Car M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DFM Rent a Car
What does DFM Rent a Car do?
DFM Rent a Car is a private vehicle rental company that rents more than 1,000 vehicles — turismos, vans, refrigerated vans and trucks, tractor heads, semitrailers, trailers, motorcycles, 9-seater vans and accessible vehicles — on short-term (hourly/daily/weekly) and long-term (monthly/multi-year) contracts to both businesses and individuals across 15+ owned branches in Spain. The company differentiates through in-house refrigerated vehicle conversions (with Igluvan, Carrocerías Jeanje, and Ford Arcomovil), an eco fleet of Euro VI / GNV / hybrid / electric vehicles, and ultrafast EV chargers at its Murcia HQ.
Is DFM Rent a Car a public or private company?
DFM Rent a Car is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was DFM Rent a Car founded?
DFM Rent a Car was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DFM Rent a Car based?
DFM Rent a Car is headquartered in Murcia, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does DFM Rent a Car make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Short-term vehicle rental is the primary driver. The others are long-term vehicle rental, prepaid online reservations and ancillary extras and fees.
Who are DFM Rent a Car's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ALD Automotive (now Ayvens), Europcar Mobility Group, Hertz España, Avis Budget Group, Enterprise Mobility and Sixt Rent a Car. Record Rent a Car is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Goldcar, Centauro Rent a Car and Northgate España.
Does DFM Rent a Car have an API?
No public API is recorded for DFM Rent a Car.
What industry is DFM Rent a Car in?
DFM Rent a Car's product category is Vehicle Rental Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAAAD, Long-Term Car Rental (Monthly/Extended Hire), with a secondary code of THADAAAJ, Corporate & Government Contract Car Rental. Its NAICS code is 532111 and its SIC code is 7510.