Why Yenda

A car from its owner, not a counter queue

Yenda puts you in touch with the person who owns the car. Below is how a hire works end to end, what the cover includes, and where we differ from a walk-in rental branch.

How it works

Search what suits you

Filter by city, dates and category. Every listing is reviewed by our team before it goes live.

Check real availability

Each car carries a live calendar. Booked and blocked days are greyed out, so what you see is bookable.

Confirm and collect

The owner approves your request, then you agree on a collection point or delivery.

Why choose Yenda

Verified people, both sides

Renters and hosts pass ID and selfie checks before any money moves. Hosts add registration and insurance per vehicle.

Transparent pricing

Daily rate, weekend surcharge, cleaning, service fee and tax are itemised before you pay. No counter upsells.

Flexible cancellation

Cancel more than 3 days out for a full refund, or inside 3 days for 50%. The calendar frees up instantly.

Real variety

Pickups, family vans, compact runarounds and executive saloons, each kept by its own owner.

How to book a car

  1. 01

    Browse and filter

    Open Browse, set your location, dates and category, and shortlist the vehicles that fit your trip.

  2. 02

    Verify your ID

    First time only. Upload a government ID and take a live selfie — most checks clear in minutes.

  3. 03

    Pick your dates

    On the car page, choose a start and end date in the availability calendar. Unavailable days can't be selected.

  4. 04

    Review the total

    See the full breakdown — nightly rate, discounts for weekly or monthly trips, fees and tax — before you commit.

  5. 05

    Pay securely

    Checkout is handled by our payment processor. Your booking is held while payment confirms.

  6. 06

    Coordinate pickup

    Use the trip page thread to settle the time and place with the owner, then collect the keys.

Liability protection

Every confirmed Yenda trip is backed by a protection plan. Cover starts at pickup and ends when the car is returned.

Third-party liability up to $750K

Every confirmed trip includes liability cover for injury or damage to other people and their property.

24/7 roadside assistance

Flat tyre, dead battery, lockout or tow — help is a call away for the whole duration of the trip.

Vehicle damage protection tiers

Choose the level of deductible that suits you at checkout. Lower deductible, slightly higher daily cost.

Documented handover

Photos at pickup and dropoff sit on the trip record, so damage disputes are settled with evidence, not memory.

Protection plans are provided through our insurance partners and are subject to the plan terms shown at checkout. They are not a personal insurance policy, and exclusions apply — read the plan details before you book.

Yenda vs. local car rentals

A side-by-side look at the typical experience with a traditional local rental branch.

ExperienceYendaLocal rental counter
Choice of specific vehicle
Delivery to you
Counter queues and paperwork
Itemised price before booking
Live availability calendar
Verified owner you can message
Surprise counter upsells
Liability cover included

Frequently asked questions

Booking, availability and protection — answered.

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