CarRentals.com Scraper

What does CarRentals.com Scraper do?

CarRentals.com Scraper collects car rental listings from CarRentals.com using a standard search URL. It returns structured data including vehicle category and description, vendor name, daily and total prices, pickup and dropoff locations, vendor ratings, cancellation policies, and booking details. The dataset is useful for price monitoring, travel market research, competitive analysis, and data-driven trip planning.

Why use CarRentals.com Scraper?

• Structured rental data - Collect vehicle listings with pricing, vendor details, vehicle specs, and location information without manual copy-paste.
• Flexible search coverage - Run searches for any location, date range, and vehicle type supported by CarRentals.com.
• Automation-ready output - Export results to JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML, schedule recurring runs, and connect to downstream tools via API or webhooks.

What data can you extract from CarRentals.com?

Field	Description
offerHeading	Main headline for the rental offer
vendorName	Rental company providing the car
vehicleCategory	Type of vehicle (Economy, SUV, Luxury, etc.)
vehicleDescription	Specific model description
priceLeadFormatted	Daily rental price
priceTotalFormatted	Total price for the rental period
priceCurrency	Currency of the prices
rating	Vendor rating percentage
pickUpLocation	Pickup location description
dropOffLocation	Drop-off location description
cancellationMessages	Cancellation and payment policy information
additionalBenefits	Extra benefits like unlimited mileage
badges	Deal quality indicators

How to use CarRentals.com Scraper

1. Open the Actor on Apify Store.
2. Enter a CarRentals.com search URL with your chosen location and dates.
3. Set the maximum number of results and pages (optional).
4. Run the Actor.
5. Download the dataset or connect it to your workflow.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	Yes	-	A CarRentals.com search URL with location, dates, and filters
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of vehicle listings to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	5	Maximum number of pagination requests
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	-	Proxy settings. Residential proxies are enabled automatically when running on Apify

Output Data

Field	Type	Description
offerId	String	Unique identifier for the rental offer
offerHeading	String	Main headline for the offer
vendorName	String	Rental company name
vendorLogo	String	URL to the vendor logo image
vehicleCategory	String	Vehicle category (Economy, Compact, SUV, etc.)
vehicleDescription	String	Model description
vehicleImage	String	URL to the vehicle image
vehicleAttributes	String	Core specs such as passengers, transmission, and doors
vehicleFeatures	String	Extra features listed for the vehicle
fuelInfo	String	Fuel-related details
ecoFriendlyFuel	String	Eco-friendly fuel message when present
badges	String	Deal quality badges
discountBadges	String	Discount badges on the offer
priceBadges	String	Price-related badges
rating	String	Vendor rating percentage
ratingCount	String	Human-readable rating count
ratingTotalCount	Number	Numeric count of ratings
ratingSuperlative	String	Rating label (Excellent, Good, etc.)
pickUpLocation	String	Pickup location name
pickUpLocationId	String	Pickup location identifier
pickUpAddress	String	Full pickup address
dropOffLocation	String	Drop-off location name
dropOffLocationId	String	Drop-off location identifier
dropOffAddress	String	Full drop-off address
priceLeadAmount	Number	Daily lead price amount
priceLeadFormatted	String	Formatted daily price
priceTotalAmount	Number	Total price for the rental period
priceTotalFormatted	String	Formatted total price
priceCurrency	String	Price currency (USD, EUR, etc.)
priceAccessibility	String	Accessibility-friendly price description
priceReferenceAmount	Number	Reference price amount when displayed
priceReferenceQualifier	String	Reference price qualifier text
priceReferenceAdditionalInfo	String	Extra context for the reference price
paymentInfo	String	Payment timing summary
paymentInfoAdditional	String	Additional payment details
cancellationMessage	String	Primary cancellation policy message
cancellationMessages	String	Combined cancellation and payment messages
additionalBenefits	String	Extra benefits highlighted (unlimited mileage, etc.)
reserveButtonText	String	Text of the reserve button
infositeUrl	String	Link to the CarRentals.com offer details page
selectedAccessories	String	Accessories tied to the offer
rewardPointsSelection	String	Reward points selection context
continuationContextualId	String	Internal pagination identifier
footerMessage	String	Footer message on the offer card
scraped_at	String	Timestamp when the record was collected

Usage Examples

Basic Extraction

Collect up to 20 car rental listings from a specific search URL:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.carrentals.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=Los%20Angeles,%20California,%20United%20States%20of%20America&dpln=178280&date1=5/1/2026&date2=5/3/2026&crfrr=defaultFlex&SearchType=Place",
  "results_wanted": 20
}

Larger Dataset

Collect more listings across multiple pages for broader market analysis:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.carrentals.com/carsearch?paandi=true&fdrp=1&styp=2&dagv=1&subm=1&locn=London,%20England,%20United%20Kingdom&date1=6/1/2026&date2=6/14/2026",
  "results_wanted": 200,
  "max_pages": 15
}

Multi-City Comparison

Run searches for different cities to compare pricing and availability:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.carrentals.com/carsearch?paandi=true&locn=New%20York,%20New%20York,%20United%20States&date1=7/1/2026&date2=7/7/2026",
  "results_wanted": 50,
  "max_pages": 5
}

Sample Output

{
  "offerId": "AQpJoP8-pKlZqilSbi05Xti7avjCnI7in9MF41jMKsvonKK6QZXmTAyDfkhwZpNmObMTsJbVdRuwOFEdut0JgwlP19eaOAinmPeBANksirnVM",
  "offerHeading": "Midsize SUV",
  "vehicleCategory": "Midsize SUV",
  "vehicleDescription": "Nissan Rogue or similar",
  "vendorName": "Hertz",
  "vehicleFeatures": "Bluetooth, Backup camera",
  "priceLeadFormatted": "$31.42",
  "priceLeadAmount": 31.42,
  "priceTotalFormatted": "$75.41",
  "priceTotalAmount": 75.41,
  "priceCurrency": "USD",
  "paymentInfo": "Pay at pick-up",
  "cancellationMessages": "Cancellation available",
  "additionalBenefits": "Unlimited mileage",
  "pickUpLocationId": "LAX-C-40-010",
  "dropOffLocationId": "LAX-C-40-010",
  "badges": "Great Deal",
  "scraped_at": "2026-07-28T10:30:00.000Z"
}

Tips for Best Results

• Generate your search URL by first performing a manual search on CarRentals.com, then copy the full URL from your browser.
• Start with a smaller results_wanted value (20-50) to confirm the URL works before running larger collections.
• Past dates in the URL are automatically adjusted to future dates, so you can reuse search links safely.
• Enable residential proxy in Apify Console for better reliability on higher-volume runs.
• Some fields may be empty when the source listing does not publish that information. Check a few results before assuming the Actor is missing data.

Integrations

• Google Sheets - Export rental data for spreadsheet analysis and sharing.
• Webhooks - Trigger downstream workflows or notifications after each run.
• Make or Zapier - Connect results to no-code automations.
• API - Access datasets programmatically from your own applications.
• CSV, Excel, JSON, XML - Download in your preferred format from Apify Console.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I export the data to CSV or Excel?

Yes. Apify datasets can be downloaded in CSV, Excel, JSON, XML, and other formats from the Storage section in Apify Console.

How many rental listings can I collect?

The Actor collects as many listings as the search returns, up to the limits you set for results_wanted (maximum 500) and max_pages (maximum 25).

What rental companies are covered?

The dataset includes any vendor that appears on CarRentals.com for your search, including major brands such as Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, and others.

Does the Actor handle different currencies and locations?

Yes. The search URL determines the currency and location. CarRentals.com adjusts prices based on the pickup location and regional settings in the URL.

Can I run this Actor on a schedule?

Yes. You can schedule the Actor in Apify Console to run daily, weekly, or at another interval to track pricing trends over time.

Why do some fields appear empty?

Fields are empty when the source page does not publish that information for a specific offer. Check multiple results to confirm whether the data you need is available.

Is it legal to scrape CarRentals.com?

Scraping public web data can be legal, but you are responsible for complying with applicable laws, website terms, and privacy regulations. This Actor is designed for legitimate data collection from publicly available sources.

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Support

For issues, feature requests, or custom Actor work, use the Issues tab on the Actor page or contact the developer through Apify Console.

Legal Notice

This Actor is designed for legitimate data collection from publicly available sources on CarRentals.com. Users are responsible for using the data responsibly and complying with applicable laws and website terms.