To start such a business, you need a fleet of automobiles such as Saloon cars, 4x4 vehicles, Station Wagons, Vans, Shuttle Buses so that you can rent/hire them out to your customers. You can acquire vehicles by purchasing them or leasing cars from vehicle owners. You may not have alot of money to buy/lease a fleet of vehicles but the beauty of having your own business is that you can start small and grow it with time. You can even start with a one vehicle sole proprietor business and 5 years down the line your business shall have grown into an incorporated company with a fleet of cars.
So as to understand services offered by a car hire business, We can learn from established Car hire companies operating in Kenya. Examples are as follows:
JIM CAB SERVICES
Jim Cab Services was established in the year 2000 as a small family business and has grown since to become one of Kenya’s leading company in the car hire business.
Jim Cab Services offers the following services:
1. Cabs & Taxis – Offering transport solutions to passengers.Jim cab's fleet of vehicles include saloon cars, vans, 4 wheel drive vehicles, shuttle buses & station wagons. Customers also have the option of hiring a vehicle online via the company's website.
2. Tours & Safaris – Offering tour solutions to both local and foreign tourists to top tourist destinations in Kenya.
3. Car Hire – Renting out cars to customers.
4. Courier services – Transporting consignments on behalf of customers to the specified locations.
JimCab offers services to variouse companies and organisations staff on official duties and taking them home after working hours & their list of clients includes : Major UN agencies, Embassies / Diplomats, NGOs, The Village Market, Multi national companies, Individuals.
JATCO TAXIS & TOURS LTD
Jatco Taxis and Tours Ltd is a reputable taxi company in Kenya. The company provides 1st class service to both the public passengers & corporate clients.
Their fleet of taxis consist of saloon cars to tour buses. Jatco's services inlude Private Contracts, Corporate Accounts, Airport Drop and Pickup service and Guided Tours. Customers can also book taxis online via the company's website.
Their clients include both local & overseas tourists who need taxis and corporate organizations such as Embassies, Hospitality Organizations,Professional firms and bodies, Charitable Organizations, Property Management companies, UN bodies and NGO's .
If you are not into starting a car hire & taxi business, then why dont you hire out you car to a Car rental company. I understand Car hire firms lease vehicles from vehicle owners. This can be a good business venture since all the hustles associated with operating & running the car hire business will be left to the car hire firm and all you shall have to do is wait for your payment from those who lease your car. Renting out you car to car hire firms is also a wise idea because such companies have already marketed and established themselves and have a good clientele to whom they provide their services.
