Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 4,958 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Vehicle Rental and Sharing Services
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car has climbed to become the most frequently cited vehicle rental service, overtaking early leaders and . Meanwhile, AI assistants consistently recommend peer-to-peer platform as the top choice for app-based rentals and unique vehicle options.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A reliable legacy brand recommended for airport rentals and loyalty perks. | 50% | |
| 2 | Praised for overall customer satisfaction and its large network of locations. | 50% | |
| 3 | 42% | ||
| 4 | 39% | ||
| 5 | Frequently cited for its premium fleet and modern rental experience. | 32% | |
| 6 | 31% | ||
| 7 | 31% | ||
| 8 | The top choice for peer-to-peer rentals, likened to 'Airbnb for cars'. | 29% | |
| 9 | 27% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | Gaining mentions for member-exclusive deals and perks like free additional drivers. | 14% | |
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | A rising recommendation for tracking rental price drops and finding deals. | 11% | |
| 15 | 11% | ||
| 16 | 7% | ||
| 17 | 7% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | The top marketplace for peer-to-peer boat rentals that includes renter insurance. | 5% | |
| 21 | A leading choice for renting full camping gear packages with | 5% | |
| 22 | 4% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
nerdwallet.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.
Share of supported contexts
share of answers
Share of direct mentions
share of answers
Direct leader mentions
“A 'big well-known brand' in late 2025.” → “Mentions of 'overcharging' and automated damage scanners by early 2026.”
Climbed from #8 to #1 in overall mentions between Oct '25 and Mar '26.
Dropped from #2 in Oct '25 to #5 by Mar '26 in overall mentions.
Grew from a 1% mention rate in Oct '25 to 11% by Mar '26.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51% | 60% | ||
| 38% | 43% | ||
| 36% | 37% | ||
| 25% | 37% | ||
| 34% | 35% |
The two models disagree most about Thrifty Car Rental (ChatGPT #25, Google #12) and Boatsetter (ChatGPT #13, Google #19).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has climbed to become the most frequently cited vehicle rental service, overtaking early leaders Hertz and Sixt. Meanwhile, AI assistants consistently recommend peer-to-peer platform Turo as the top choice for app-based rentals and unique vehicle options.
Across 4,958 AI responses, Hertz is mentioned most, named in 50% of them, followed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car (50%) and Avis Budget Group (42%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 4,958 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early responses in late 2025 often favored Sixt and
Hertz. Since January 2026, Enterprise and National have dominated as the top recommendations for service and reliability based on user needs.
Brands mentioned
which car rental company is best for me?
Early responses in late 2025 often favored Sixt and
Hertz. Since January 2026, Enterprise and National have dominated as the top recommendations for service and reliability based on user needs.
Brands mentioned
which rental car service should i use?
Recommendations shifted from a diverse mix including Sixt and
Hertz towards a clear preference for Enterprise and National by early 2026 for overall service. Peer-to-peer service
Turo is also mentioned as a viable alternative.