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Flexways Opens New Locations in 15 Countries
The global car rental company recently added London Heathrow Airport and locations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Flexways has expanded globally to over 50 countries and 330 locations.
Photo: Flexways
Flexways recently opened new strategic locations, including its entry into the United Kingdom with a new office at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
This move is part of an expansion plan aimed at bringing Flexways services closer to an increasing number of travelers worldwide.
The presence at Heathrow — one of Europe’s busiest airports — represents a key connection point for thousands of international passengers and strategically positions Flexways to offer transportation options for leisure and business travelers.
Beyond the U.K., the company has added operations in more than 35 new locations across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, further expanding its global network across multiple destinations.
The newly opened locations include:
Germany: Moers, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Munich, Bremen
Austria: Vienna
Curaçao: Willemstad
Georgia: Tbilisi
Greece: Corfu
Honduras: Tegucigalpa
Malta: Qawra
Morocco: Casablanca, Agadir, Essaouira, Menara, Marrakech
Mauritius: Ebene
Puerto Rico: Aguadilla, San Juan
Qatar: Doha
Tanzania: Zanzibar
Turkey: Antalya, Ankara, Istanbul, Bodrum, Dalaman, Adnan Menderes, Izmir
Mexico: Guadalajara, León, Chihuahua, Tijuana
United States: West Palm Beach, Phoenix, Dallas
Gabriel Madero, CEO of Flexways said in a news release that with these additions Flexways now operates in more than 50 countries and over 330 locations.
In the coming months, the company projects to reach 55 countries and exceed 350 locations, in line with its international growth strategy. The company aims to boost its local operations with global standards, such as service quality, operational flexibility, and sustainability.
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