Auto Rental News
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Finalrentals Expands Into the Caribbean with Jamaican Franchise

European operator Finalrentals opens a franchise in Jamaica with its first female franchisee.

January 17, 2022
Finalrentals Expands Into the Caribbean with Jamaican Franchise

Rena Forbes, franchise owner and CEO brings 32 years of experience to the new operation.

Photo courtesy of Finalrentals

1 min to read


European car rental brand, Finalrentals, continues the expansion of its franchise program in the Caribbean by adding a new franchise in Jamaica. The franchise has been secured by car rental industry entrepreneur Rena Forbes and is the first female franchisee of Finalrentals. Rena has about 32 years of experience in the industry and has been running her car rental business in Jamaica for many years.

“Finalrentals is one of the most dynamic car rental brand and I am so pleased to bring it to Jamaica,” said Rena in a statement. 

Ad Loading...

"(The) role of women entrepreneurs and executives has been amazing in the car rental industry over the years and it is our honor to empower female entrepreneurs to come forward and take this industry to the new heights, opening of our Jamaican franchise will always be an historical moment for Finalrentals as it is our first woman-led franchise," added Ammar Akhtar the founder and CEO of the Finalrentals brand.

The Jamaican franchise will serve across Jamaica from Montego Bay to Kingston, including shuttle services to and from both International airports.

More Rental Operations

Photos of CEOs Colm Brady and Francois Kruger on a blue background and above a headline.
Telematicsby News/Media ReleaseMay 22, 2026

RentalMatics, GeoInt Partner On Rental Car Speed Tracking Tech

Rental operators can now detect and act on speeding while vehicles are still on rent, thereby reducing fines, admin workload, vehicle wear, and safety risks.

Read More →
NextPass 407 ETR

NextPass Expands Toll Payment Service to Highway In Toronto

Fleets and consumer can use a transponder-less option when traveling between Canada and the U.S.

Read More →
A black Jeep is displayed at the Zubie-Bosch-TSD exhibit during the International Car Rental Show.

Zubie, PurCo Integrate Rental Damage Detection With Telematics

The combination brings actionable vehicle insights into PurCo’s PurInspect platform, improving damage detection and operational efficiency for rental fleets.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
50 states map showing LOR rates for each state with different shades of light to dark green

U.S. Length Of Rental (LOR) Declines Slightly in Q1 2026

LOR related to insurance claims overall continues to trend downward, but ongoing market and economic conditions could affect future results while the industry deals with staffing and productivity challenges.

Read More →
Illustration of a driverless futuristic front seat/dashboard view of other cars on a freeway with city skyline on horizon.

Hertz, Uber Deepen Roles In Self-Driving And Driver-Led Fleet Services

The business arrangement connects demand with scalable fleet management services and supports a range of mobility uses.

Read More →
A tech collage of electronic devices against a computer chip blueprint map.
Rental OperationsMay 1, 2026

Why Car Rental Can No Longer Run On Workarounds

The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
A tech collage of electronic devices against a computer chip blueprint map.
Rental OperationsMay 1, 2026

Why Car Rental Can No Longer Run On Workarounds

The shift from branch-based software to connected operations is turning rental technology into strategic infrastructure.

Read More →
A black Audi SUV superimposed on a historic scene from downtown Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Carwiz Sets Up Rental Operations In Central Asia

The global franchise operation reaches a first in its rental fleet portfolio with new service in Uzbekistan.

Read More →
A raging brushfire in the countryside.
Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueApril 30, 2026

Where Rental Fleets Must Adjust To Shifting Catastrophe Risks

West Coast disasters pose unique challenges and liabilities for rental fleet operators, who are advised to take steps tailored to their specific situations.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ARN Industry Newsmakers thumbnail page with ARN and ICRS logos and shots of Nick DiPrima and Martin Romjue
Rental Operationsby Martin RomjueApril 27, 2026

Using AI To Find Rental Car Damage

Angry car renters are storming social media, the mainstream media, and online ratings platforms to complain about charges they claim are either unfounded or excessive.

Read More →
Ad Loading...