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Car Rental & Leasing in France - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

FR-N771 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€23.1bn

2019-2024 9.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

45,592

2019-2024 12.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

20,171

2019-2024 18.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 XX.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Car Rental & Leasing in France market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in France compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data France

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#2 In Europe
Business
#1 In Europe
Employees
#2 In Europe
Wages
#2 In Europe

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The Motor Vehicle Rental and Leasing industry has grown fairly quickly over the past decade, except in 2020, when COVID-19-related disruption weighed on demand. Car rental companies have updated and enhanced their online booking systems, allowing easier access for customers while saving money on labour costs. Apps and easy-to-use online booking services have boosted efficiency, though comparison sites have elevated price competition between rental providers. At the same time, leasing companies have reaped the rewards of shaky business confidence and low disposable incomes – though these both have the potential to cut into demand, they’ve aided the industry by encouraging businesses and consumers to opt for leasing over outright purchases.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Car Rental & Leasing in France

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Volkswagen AG
355,755.0
28,187.0
7.9
ALD SA
5,703.2
1,959.8
34.4
Arval BNP Paribas Group
14,572.5
1,751.8
12.0

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France in 2024?

The market size of the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France is €23.1bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry in 2024?

There are 20,171 businesses in the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France, which has grown at a CAGR of 18.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France has been growing at a CAGR of 9.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Car Rental & Leasing market in France?

The biggest companies operating in the Car Rental & Leasing market in France are Volkswagen AG, ALD SA and Arval BNP Paribas Group

What does the Car Rental & Leasing in France include?

Car leasing and Car rental are part of the Car Rental & Leasing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Car Rental & Leasing in France?

The company holding the most market share in France is Volkswagen AG.

How competitive is the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Car Rental & Leasing industry in France.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in the industry rent cars, trucks and other motor vehicles to private users and businesses on a short-term basis. Some companies also lease out cars and other vehicles long-term, offering customers the option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the leasing period. The industry also includes the renting or leasing of heavy goods vehicles and vehicles with drivers.

Related Terms

VEHICLE RENTAL LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLESCAR SHARING

What's included in this industry?

Car leasingCar rentalTruck leasingTruck rental

Companies

Volkswagen AGALD SAArval BNP Paribas Group

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

771 - Renting and leasing of motor vehicles in France

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Car-sharing takes market share away from car rental providers. Car-sharing represents an expanding source of external competition for car rental providers, with companies like Getaround providing convenient, easily accessible services in many major European cities.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into France
  • Total Exports into France
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Merger and acquisition activity raises market share concentration. Some large-scale leasing companies have made acquisitions to capture more of the market. For example, Arval BNP Paribas Group acquired Terberg Business Lease Group BV in the Netherlands in December 2022.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Car Rental & Leasing in France located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 9 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Emission rules drive change for car rental and leasing companies. Stricter emissions standards are pushing companies to bring more eco-friendly vehicles into their fleets to sidestep hefty daily charges for emissive vehicles.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Intense price competition limits profit growth. Competitive pressures are encouraging companies to slash prices to attract more demand, particularly in the rental segment. In fact, most large-scale rental companies operate a high-volume, low-margin business model.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Car Rental & Leasing in France industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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