Zeplin Car Rental

What Zeplin Car Rental does

Zeplin Car Rental (legal entity: Zeplin Turizm Araç Kiralama Mobilite ve Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş.) is a Turkish privately-held car rental operator founded in 2001 in Antalya and headquartered in Istanbul. The company runs a fleet of approximately 42,000 vehicles across 116+ service points in 58 Turkish cities, executing an average of 6,000 daily rentals. Its service portfolio spans short-term daily rentals, monthly subscriptions, and multi-year fixed-price corporate contracts, with vehicles ranging from economy (Fiat Egea) to premium electric (Mercedes EQB, Tesla, Volvo EX40). The company is structured as a 100% Turkish-capital joint stock company with no disclosed external investors.

The business operates on a dual go-to-market model. On the consumer side, customers transact via the zeplincar.com website, iOS/Android mobile applications, the 0850 800 01 34 24/7 call center, and physical branches including dedicated airport counters at every major Turkish gateway. On the B2B side, the Kurumsal Üyelik Sistemi (Corporate Membership System), launched in 2005, provides dedicated corporate accounts with special pricing tiers, VAT and expense-management advantages, and budget-control tooling for member companies. Pricing is denominated in Turkish Lira with 12-month contracts offering the lowest monthly rates (e.g., 31,250 TL for Fiat Egea Manual to 77,250 TL for the Mercedes EQB electric). Comprehensive insurance (CASCO, mini damage, optional third-party, cancellation guarantee) is bundled into the rental price. Ancillary revenue includes a second-hand vehicle sales channel via otomobilmarket.com for end-of-life fleet vehicles.

Underlying the operation is a conventional fleet management and rental platform — no public API, no AI/ML capabilities, and no proprietary software products are disclosed. The technology footprint centers on online reservation systems, mobile apps built with partner Arma Digital, and integrated call center operations. Distribution and physical footprint — particularly airport counter presence across Turkey's major hubs — constitute the primary competitive assets rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Zeplin Car Rental

Legal name

Zeplin Turizm Araç Kiralama Mobilite ve Enerji Yatırımları A.Ş.

Website

https://zeplincar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices88 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Short-term Vehicle Rentals: Daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle rental services for individual and corporate customers with vehicles from economic to premium segments
2. Long-term/Corporate Fleet Rentals: Extended rental contracts (monthly and annual) for corporate clients with fixed pricing and dedicated corporate membership benefits
3. Corporate Membership Fees: Free corporate membership system providing access to corporate pricing tiers and streamlined operations for member companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zeplin Car Rental provides short-term and long-term vehicle rental services across Turkey through 116+ service points and a fleet of approximately 42,000 vehicles ranging from economy to premium, including electric models from Tesla, Volvo, and Mercedes. Offerings include daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rentals, with a dedicated Corporate Membership System (Kurumsal Üyelik Sistemi) launched in 2005 for business clients, plus full insurance coverage, 7/24 road assistance, and door-to-door delivery included as standard.

Product overview

Zeplin Car Rental operates as a unified car rental service platform offering short-term daily rental and long-term monthly/annual corporate rental solutions across Turkey. The product portfolio centers on the core Daily Car Rental service with a fleet of nearly 42,000 vehicles spanning hatchback, sedan, SUV, MPV, and 8+1 categories in petrol/diesel and electric variants. The Corporate Membership System (Kurumsal Üyelik Sistemi), established in 2005, serves as the primary B2B layer providing member companies with streamlined operations and cost control. Digital touchpoints include the Zeplin Mobile Application on Google Play and Apple Store. The fleet features named models such as Mercedes EQB (electric), Volvo EX40 (electric), Tesla vehicles, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Corolla, Fiat Egea Cross, and Peugeot 408, alongside broader vehicle groups. An ancillary Second-Hand Vehicle Sales service allows purchase of fleet vehicles through otomobilmarket.com. Monthly rental options provide fixed-price long-term commitments on specific models. Services include address and airport vehicle delivery, road assistance, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Daily Car Rental Short-term vehicle rental service ranging from one day to multiple days, with a fleet of nearly 42,000 vehicles available across hatchback, sedan, SUV, MPV, and 8+1 categories in manual or automatic transmission and petrol/diesel fuel options. Aimed at individual consumers and business travelers needing flexible, on-demand transportation.
• Monthly Car Rental Monthly vehicle rental service with fixed pricing for long-term use, featuring models such as Fiat Egea, Renault Clio Evolution, Hyundai Bayon, Citroën C4X, Peugeot 408, and Mercedes EQB available in petrol and electric configurations. Targeted at individual and corporate customers needing extended vehicle access without ownership.
• Corporate Membership System (Kurumsal Üyelik Sistemi) Free corporate membership program for businesses that unlocks dedicated pricing tiers, streamlined vehicle rental operations, and budget/cost-control benefits, allowing member companies to use rental costs as business expenses with VAT advantages. Designed for corporate clients managing ongoing fleet and transportation needs.
• Zeplin Mobile Application Mobile application available on Google Play and the Apple App Store that lets customers browse vehicles, make reservations, and manage their rentals. Serves both individual consumers and corporate clients as a self-service booking channel.
• Second-Hand Vehicle Sales (2. El)
• Second-Hand Vehicle Sales (2. El) Second-hand vehicle sales service operated through otomobilmarket.com, allowing customers to purchase former rental fleet vehicles. Aimed at individual buyers seeking used vehicles from a known rental fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily average of 6,000 vehicle rentals
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zeplin_car
• Facebookfacebook.com/zeplincartr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zeplin-car-rental

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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