馃殫 Travala Launches Fee-Free Car Rentals
馃殫 Travala Launches Fee-Free Car Rentals
馃殫 Zero fees unlocked
Travala has expanded its crypto-powered travel platform with a new car rental service offering zero booking fees.
Key Features:
- Access to 1,700+ rental suppliers including major brands like Hertz, Avis, and Sixt
- Available at 50,000+ locations worldwide
- Bookable through the Travala Wallet and mobile app
- Payment accepted in cryptocurrency
The service builds on Travala's existing travel booking platform, which already offers accommodations and flights. Users can now complete their travel arrangements entirely through the platform while paying with digital assets.
The car rental feature is accessible via travala.com/cars or through the updated Travala mobile app.
馃摙 BIG UPDATE: Book car rentals with ZERO fees 馃殫 You can now book car rentals from 1,700+ top-tier suppliers with the Travala Wallet! 馃搷 50,000+ locations worldwide BOOK NOW: travala.com/cars
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