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Sixt Experiences Increase in Rentals in UAE
Rental bookings for Sixt are increasing in the UAE, according to an article by 7 Days in Dubai. The company plans to add more vehicles to its fleet by 2020 in response to the growth.
by Staff
May 11, 2015
Photo courtesy of Sixt.
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Photo courtesy of Sixt.
An article by 7 Days in Dubai reported Sixt has seen its revenue increase in the UAE as more motorists are choosing to rent.
According to the article, 3,000 rentals are booked per month from Sixt in the UAE. About 73 percent of rental bookings come from Sixt.com, and 58 percent of those come from Europe.
The number of leased cars increased from 48 to 426 over the last three years. Sixt also plans to increase its fleet to 5,800 in 2020, with 50 percent of those vehicles intended for long-term lease.
There are eight Sixt branches operating in the UAE, including locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. The company’s fleet currently includes 86 limousines, 774 rental cars and 426 leasing models.
Read the full article by clicking on the URL: http://7daysindubai.com/uae-motorists-are-increasingly-choosing-to-rent-says-sixt
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