Elite Van

What Elite Van does

Elite Van, legally ELITE VAN, S.L. (NIF/CIF B35551548), is a privately held Spanish limited company founded in 1999 and headquartered at Plaza Belén María in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The company rents and sells vans, commercial vehicles, and passenger cars across the Canary Islands, operating three physical offices in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Vecindario (Gran Canaria), and Tacoronte (Tenerife). The fleet spans approximately sixteen vehicle classes organized into groups A through H, covering economy passenger cars, compact and large cargo vans, 9-seat passenger vans, heavy-duty vehicles with and without crane/tipper mechanisms, box trucks with and without loading ramps, and four tiers of refrigerated (isotermo) vehicles. Daily rates range from €40 (Group A compact) to €160 (Group F with crane, Group G with ramp, Group H4 refrigerated box truck), with 3-day and 7-day tiers also published. All rentals include unlimited kilometers and active third-party insurance; security deposits of €100 (industrial) or €300 (passenger) are collected at start. The company does not disclose any proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or digital platform — operations are powered by phone, WhatsApp, web inquiry forms, and counter sales.

Elite Van's business model is asset-based rental: revenue is generated primarily from daily, multi-day, and long-term vehicle rentals, with ancillary income from mandatory occupant insurance and the float on refundable security deposits. Customers are segmented into individual consumers, business/SMB customers, and specialized industrial users needing refrigerated or crane-equipped vehicles. Distribution is exclusively direct through the three office counters; there are no intermediary or third-party booking channels. Marketing relies on the elitevan.es website, Google DoubleClick advertising, Google Analytics tracking, and traditional phone/WhatsApp contact, with no disclosed social media or paid social presence.

The competitive position is anchored on 25+ years of local presence in the Canary Islands, a multi-island office footprint, and a fleet mix that includes specialized isotermo and industrial vehicles not commonly stocked by general rental competitors. However, no technology, data, or AI capability differentiates the business, no enterprise contracts or anchor customers are disclosed, and there is no public revenue, headcount, or funding data. The company is founder-owned and independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors or parent entity.

Name

Elite Van

Legal name

ELITE VAN, S.L.

Website

https://elitevan.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Elite Van is a privately held Spanish van and commercial vehicle rental company founded in 1999, operating three offices in the Canary Islands (Las Palmas, Vecindario, Tenerife) and serving individual consumers, SMBs, and industrial customers with a fleet spanning economy cars, cargo vans, and refrigerated and crane-equipped vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Rental Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHADAJAA

Light-Duty Cargo Van Rentals

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Commercial Vehicle & Truck / Van Rentals

SECONDARYTHADAJAI

Specialty Work Truck Rentals (e.g., tow, bucket, street sweeper)

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Commercial Vehicle & Truck / Van Rentals

SECONDARYTHADAAAF

Self-Drive Car Rental

Travel & Hospitality/Car Rental & Mobility Services/Traditional Car Rental (Airport & Off-Airport)

Keywords

• Van rental services
• Commercial vehicle rental
• Passenger car rental
• Refrigerated vehicle hire
• Canary Islands vehicle rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Rental Services: Core revenue stream from renting vehicles including cars, vans, and industrial vehicles on a daily, 3-day, and weekly basis. Both short-term and long-term rental options are available to accommodate customer needs.
2. Occupant Insurance: Additional revenue generated from mandatory occupant insurance that customers must purchase, as stated in the general contracting conditions.
3. Security Deposits: Refundable security deposits collected at rental start (100 EUR for industrial vehicles, 300 EUR for passenger vehicles), held against potential damages or violations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elite Van rents a diversified fleet of passenger cars, commercial vans, industrial vehicles (with and without crane/tipper mechanisms), box trucks, and refrigerated (isotermo) vehicles to individual consumers and businesses across the Canary Islands. All rentals include unlimited kilometers and active insurance coverage, with daily, 3-day, and weekly rental periods available. The company also offers mandatory occupant insurance and collects refundable security deposits.

Product overview

Elite Van operates as a van and commercial vehicle rental service established in 1999, offering a diverse fleet organized across vehicle groups (A through H). The portfolio encompasses economy vehicles (Volkswagen Polo Comercial, Renault Clio/Ford Fiesta), compact vans (Renault Kangoo-Peugeot Partner, Ford Transit Connect), passenger vans (Renault Master 9 plazas), cargo vans (Renault Traffic, Fiat Ducato-Ford, Boxer-Ford Transit), heavy-duty vehicles with and without tipper mechanisms (Renault Master/Iveco), box trucks with and without ramps (Ford Transit Cajonera variants), and specialized refrigerated vehicles (Opel Combo Isotermo, Opel Vivaro Isotermo, Ford Transit Isotermo, Ford Transit Cajonera Isotermo). All rentals include unlimited mileage and active insurance coverage. The company provides short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term rental options across three office locations in the Canary Islands (Las Palmas, Vecindario, Tenerife).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volkswagen Polo Comercial Compact 2-seat commercial vehicle ideal for urban deliveries, with cargo dimensions of 0.50m height, 1.10m width, and 1.00m length. Priced at 40 EUR/day. Aimed at individual consumers and small businesses needing compact urban transport.
• Renault Clio / Ford Fiesta Economy 5-seat passenger vehicle for personal use, priced at 45 EUR/day with 3-day and weekly rental options. Targeted at individual consumers seeking affordable personal transportation.
• Renault Kangoo / Peugeot Partner Compact 5-passenger van with 5 doors, priced at 55 EUR/day. Aimed at small businesses and individual consumers needing versatile light cargo transport.
• Ford Transit Connect Commercial van with cargo dimensions of 1.15m height, 1.25m width, and 1.60m length. Priced at 50 EUR/day with multi-day discounts. Targeted at small businesses needing compact commercial cargo transport.
• Renault Master 9 plazas 9-seat passenger van with 4 doors and air conditioning, priced at 90 EUR/day. Aimed at group transportation needs for businesses, events, and tourism.
• Renault Traffic Cargo Cargo van with dimensions of 1.38m height, 1.60m width, and 2.50m length. Priced at 85 EUR/day with weekly rate of 490 EUR. Targeted at businesses needing medium-capacity cargo transport.
• Fiat Ducato / Ford (Large Cargo) Large cargo van with 1.70m height and cargo length of 2.40m/3.00m. Priced at 100 EUR/day. Aimed at businesses needing high-volume cargo transport for logistics and delivery.
• Boxer / Ford Transit (Extra Large) Extra large cargo van with 1.90m height, 1.78m width, and 3.40m cargo length. Priced at 110 EUR/day with 3-day (285 EUR) and weekly (595 EUR) rates. Targeted at businesses needing maximum cargo capacity.
• Renault Master / Iveco (Sin Volquete) Heavy-duty industrial cargo vehicle without tipper mechanism. Features 0.50m cargo bed height and 3.80m cargo length. Priced at 130 EUR/day. Aimed at industrial and construction businesses.
• Renault Master / Iveco (Con Volquete) Heavy-duty industrial cargo vehicle with integrated tipper mechanism. Features 0.50m cargo bed height and 3.80m-4.00m cargo length. Priced at 160 EUR/day. Aimed at construction, waste removal, and heavy industrial operations.
• Ford Transit Cajonera SIN Rampa Box truck variant without ramp access. Features 2.08m height. Priced at 130 EUR/day with 3-day (310 EUR) and weekly (705 EUR) rates. Aimed at moving and bulk cargo transport businesses.
• Ford Transit Cajonera CON Rampa Box truck variant with integrated ramp for easy loading. Features 2.08m height and 4.80m length. Priced at 160 EUR/day. Aimed at moving services and businesses needing easy-access loading.
• Opel Combo Isotermo Compact refrigerated van with temperature-controlled cargo area. Dimensions: 1.10m height, 1.20m width, 1.50m length. Priced at 95 EUR/day. Aimed at catering, pharmaceutical delivery, and small-scale cold chain businesses.
• Opel Vivaro Isotermo Medium refrigerated van with temperature-controlled cargo area. Dimensions: 1.30m height, 1.50m width, 2.20m length. Priced at 115 EUR/day. Aimed at catering, food distribution, and pharmaceutical logistics businesses.
• Ford Transit Isotermo Large refrigerated van with temperature-controlled cargo area. Dimensions: 1.80m height and 3.30m length. Priced at 125 EUR/day. Aimed at food distribution, catering, and cold chain logistics businesses.
• Ford Transit Cajonera Isotermo Refrigerated box truck with temperature control. Dimensions: 1.85m height, 2.00m width, 3.85m length. Priced at 160 EUR/day. Aimed at large-scale cold chain logistics, food distribution, and pharmaceutical transport businesses.
• Mandatory Occupant Insurance Mandatory occupant insurance that customers must purchase as part of any vehicle rental, providing third-party liability coverage. Bundled with active insurance included on all vehicles.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Plus Car: Spanish car and van rental operator serving tourists and businesses across Spain including the Canary Islands. Overlapping fleet and customer base with Elite Van.
• Cabrera Medina: Long-established Gran Canaria rental operator offering cars and vans. Comparable regional player targeting similar tourist and business customers in the same islands.
• Goldcar: Spanish low-cost car rental brand operating across the Canary Islands. Competes with Elite Van on price-sensitive tourist and short-term rentals in the same geography.
• AutoReisen: Canary Islands-based car and van rental brand owned by FlixBus/McRent's parent. Directly competes with Elite Van on Gran Canaria and Tenerife for tourist and local rentals.
• Cicar: Largest local car rental operator in the Canary Islands, offering passenger and commercial vehicles across multiple islands. Closest direct competitor to Elite Van in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Hertz: Global rental brand operating airport and off-airport locations in the Canary Islands. Larger incumbent with broad fleet overlap including commercial vehicles.
• Avis: Global rental brand with presence across the Canary Islands. Comparable in offering passenger and light commercial vehicles, though as part of a broader global portfolio.
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Global rental giant with dedicated commercial truck rental division (Enterprise Truck Rental). Comparable broad fleet including commercial vehicles, though operates as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Sixt: Major European rental brand with broad fleet including vans and commercial vehicles, operating across the Canary Islands. Larger incumbent with overlapping product offerings.
• Europcar: Major European car and van rental operator with significant presence in the Canary Islands. Competes broadly across passenger and commercial segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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