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Flexways Opens 10 Locations Among Franchise, Affiliate Rental Networks

The integrated business model combines each operator’s local expertise with international standards to boost sales.

A world map with Flexways logo and new locations headline.

Flexways connects ERPs, AI-driven tools, brokers, and distribution channels through its technology platform, creating a fully integrated mobility system.

Credit: Flexways

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Flexways added 10 locations in recent months as part of its international expansion strategy and now operates in more than 350 cities across 50 countries.

Flexways is a global company that provides subscription-based car rental service for travelers through a network of affiliated car rental companies. It aims to boost sales for local operators with rental car service in every destination.

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List Of Rental Car Outlets

During the past month,Flexways opened five locations across Europe, the Americas, and Africa:

  • Tarragona, Spain (95 rental cars)

  • Antalya, Turkey (56)

  • Quito, Ecuador (22)

  • Bon Accord, Trinidad and Tobago (7)

  • Central Flacq, Mauritius

These openings are complemented by five additional strategic locations launched over the past two months:

  • Sepang, Malaysia

  • Seeduwa, Sri Lanka

  • Pescara, Italy

  • Zanzibar, Tanzania

  • Sofia, Bulgaria

The company expects to continue expanding into new markets this year.

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Focusing On Global Connectivity

Flexways connects ERPs, AI-driven tools, brokers, and distribution channels through its technology platform, creating a fully integrated mobility system.

Within this network, affiliated partners expand their commercial reach, supported by more than 30 million monthly user searches. 

The platform is also integrated with over 50 leading brokers and online travel agencies (OTAs), positioning Flexways as a highly connected network in the industry.

This model combines each operator’s local expertise with international standards to improve customer satisfaction and encourage long-term loyalty.

Integration Defines Market Success

“In a market characterized by fragmented demand, low technology adoption, and high operating costs, many companies struggle to grow independently or become overly reliant on intermediaries,” said Gabriel Madero, CEO of Flexways, in an April 15 news release. “The result is often inefficient growth. or even stagnation.” 

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In this context, he emphasized the role of next-generation collaborative networks: “The solution lies in a new generation of franchise and affiliation models that integrate connectivity, quality standards, and AI-driven technology.”

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