Saudi Transport Authority issues 1.6 million car rental contracts in Q2 2026, up 4%
Over 1.6 million unified electronic car rental contracts were issued in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2026, marking a 4% year-on-year increase.
Key Takeaways
AIMore than 1.6 million unified electronic car rental contracts were issued to individuals in Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026, according to data from the Transport General Authority.
The data showed a 4% increase in the number of contracts compared to the second quarter of 2025, reflecting continued demand for car rental services and the growing adoption of digital solutions in the sector.
The authority stated that the unified electronic contract helps protect the rights of both lessors and lessees, enhances the reliability of transactions, and improves service quality, in addition to streamlining rental procedures and boosting operational efficiency in the car rental industry.
According to the authority's index, 33% of the electronic car rental contracts were issued in the Riyadh region, 23% in Makkah, 14% in the Eastern Province, 7% in Asir, 6% in Madinah, 5% in Qassim, 4% in Jazan, and 3% in Tabuk, while the remaining 5% were distributed across other regions of the Kingdom.