The holidays have arrived and Colombians seek to travel to national and international destinations after a first semester in which the country made progress in its recovery, while the tourism sector confirmed its economic recovery.
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According to the most recent study of the Colombian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (Anato)77% of Colombians traveled or will travel in 2022, an expectation that demonstrates the desire that travelers have to take advantage of these days to visit their favorite places of rest both inside and outside the country.
To make the most of this opportunity, sometimes the only one of the year, one of the most favorable options to rest without inconvenience is to rent a vehicle. The biggest benefit of this alternative is that it gives drivers the freedom to move at their own pace: stop where you want, listen to your favorite songs and even explore new routes. They can even control schedules and optimize time without depending on public transport or taxis, in case you are already in a city.
“By renting a car you have the autonomy to improvise, change the itinerary and have control of the destination. In addition, you can avoid crowds and travel only with your close circle”, says Martha Rey, co-founder of Alkilautos.com, a car rental platform or marketplace that brings together more than 33 rental companies in one place.
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According to this expert, when it comes to doing the math, renting a car can be even cheaper than traveling by other means of transportation, in addition to being able to know the transportation budget in advance. “And when traveling with a full quota and dividing the cost among the 5 occupants of a car, the savings are more noticeable”, he adds.
Taking into account that more and more users in the country perceive this series of advantages, Alkilautos.com took on the task of establishing the ranking of the cars that Colombians rent the most during the holiday season, both in the country and abroad, based on The most frequented country in this type of rental is the United States.
According to the co-founder of this platform, these are the preferred brands in Colombia:
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1.Chevrolet Spark GT. It is the most demanded car, with a 28% share thanks to its rental rate and gasoline savings. It is a city car with low consumption (14 to 15 km/liter in the city) and a good price, which makes it a suitable vehicle to travel around the city or make short trips.
2.Renault New Logan. It has a 20% stake, as it is a family car and has a large trunk. This vehicle adapts to the needs of those who are looking for a sedan with generous spaces, providing comfort and technology when setting out on the road.
3. Chevrolet Onix Automatic. 16% of those who rent a car use it and prefer it because they are not used to changes and choose the comfort of the automatic. It is equipped with a new generation engine suitable for the Colombian topography, which guarantees efficiency, performance and an excellent driving experience.
4.Chevrolet Tracker. This truck is preferred by 8% given the strength and comfort of an SUV. It is designed to travel over uneven terrain with complete peace of mind, and get out of difficult situations thanks to its intelligent traction system.
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5. Renault Duster. Also with an 8% share, it is an SUV with low consumption and great power. According to the brand, it is the truck for those unstoppable people who seek new experiences, rediscovering the paths of our country in a daring way, and with an adventurous spirit.
In the international field, alkilautos.com, company that has attended more than 200 thousand rental days in 19 cities of Colombia and 150 countries of the world, the most rented cars are the Kia Rio Automatic, the Ford Fiesta, the Chevrolet Malibu, the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Explorer.
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