# Remote Car Rental Apps The Avis Now App Lets You Select and Extend Your Car Rentals By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-rental-apps References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/07/12/avis-now-lets-you-pick-your-rental-car-from-your-phone/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/avis-car-rental-reserve-then/id308342527?mt=8) When it comes to car rental apps, few of the options out there work quite as smoothly as [Avis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent) Now. This innovative app makes it easier than ever for you to select your car, pick it up and extend your rental if needed all from the comfort of your smartphone. Available for both the iOS and Android platforms, the Avis Now car rental app is open to users enrolled in Avis' free loyalty program. This users can access real-time car availability information and even lock and unlock car doors from a distance. By making it possible for users to carry out all steps of the car rental program by themselves, the app removes the need for human interaction. This car rental app is an important offering considering the growing importance of [car-sharing services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turo-monthly). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Remote Car Rental:** Developing apps that enable users to rent and manage cars remotely, reducing the need for human interaction at rental counters. - **In-app Car Customization:** Integrating features in car rental apps that enable users to customize their preferred car model, color, and specifications. - **Real-time Location Tracking:** Incorporating real-time location tracking feature in car rental apps that allow users to monitor the exact location of their rented vehicle. ### Where This Applies - **Car Rental:** The car rental industry can adopt remote rental apps to offer customers an easier and more convenient rental experience, reducing operational costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. - **Ride Sharing:** The ride-sharing industry can introduce rental options to their users through integrating remote rental apps in their platforms for a diversified service offering. - **Automotive:** Automakers can partner with car rental apps to integrate in-app car customization features to provide customers with a personalized rental experience and generate additional revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [Simplified Rental Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentnow.md) - [Comprehensive RV Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-rental-platform.md) - [Ride-Hailing App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-turo.md) - [Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awin-group-of-dealerships.md) - [Expansive AI-Powered Travel Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-travel.md) - [Car Transfer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytrip-app.md) - [Payment-Giving Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-parking-app.md) - [Flexible Monthly Car Shares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turo-monthly.md)