CarJet has joined forces with OnlineTravel by Destinia to make its official entry into the hotel market. Known until now for its leadership in comparing car hire options across the world, CarJet has taken a bold step in 2025 by announcing a strategic expansion of its services.
“This marks a new chapter for CarJet,” said CarJet’s CEO. “For years, we’ve focused on making car hire cheap and transparent for travellers. Now, we’re applying that same dedication to hotel bookings”
In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind CarJet’s decision, and how this move could shape the future of travel planning for millions of users across the tourism industry.
What is CarJet?
Most travellers already know what CarJet is. But for those who aren’t used to hiring cars when travelling, here’s a quick explanation. CarJet is a comparison website that helps users find the best car hire deals. It works like a search engine, scanning the market and connecting you with suppliers at far lower prices.
CarJet compares offers across more than 52 countries worldwide, with a presence in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and North America. It’s like a travel cheat code for those seeking affordable car hire wherever they go. With access to thousands of suppliers, locations, and vehicle types, it makes booking simple.
What started as a solution focused on Europe has now expanded globally. It simplifies life for modern travellers by bringing everything together in one place, in the language of your choice. The site is available in more than thirteen languages, allowing you to view every step of the booking process—along with the terms and conditions of each offer—with complete clarity.
How does CarJet work?
CarJet’s mission is to make hiring a car easy, transparent, and cheap. The process is straightforward: enter your travel dates, select your pick-up location, and specify a few basics such as whether the car will be returned to the same location and the age of the driver (typically between 26–69).
Once you click search, results are displayed from cheapest to most expensive. You can refine the list using filters for vehicle size, mileage, excess options, payment methods, and more. Every offer includes the supplier’s terms and conditions so you can choose what best suits your travel needs. After selecting your preferred deal, you can add extras, choose insurance options, and proceed to payment. The entire process takes no more than three minutes.
How can I book a hotel through CarJet?
As announced, CarJet has applied the same philosophy to hotel booking as it has for car hire: fast, simple, clear, and cost-effective.
To book a hotel, select your destination, travel dates, and number of rooms and guests. Once you click search, you’ll see all available options. You can sort by popularity, review score, price, or proximity. You can see the available hotels on a map and can filter by room type, features (such as Wi-Fi, spa, parking), user ratings (from 1 to 5 stars), price range, and location within the city.
Click on any hotel to view full details, including rates, reviews, and room features. You’ll be able to select between standard, premium, or other room types, read the terms and conditions, and proceed to booking by entering your payment information.
CarJet also offers the ability to combine bookings, including hotel + flight or hotel + train options, to further streamline your travel plans.
Why is CarJet making this move?
In 2025, CarJet is stepping beyond its well-established role in car hire. Earlier this year, the company announced its entrance into the eSIM market, offering travel data plans for those seeking reliable connectivity on the go. This marks a clear shift towards positioning itself as a travel comparison platform.
Meeting the needs of today’s traveller
Modern travellers increasingly expect to manage all aspects of their journey online—from transport and accommodation to digital connectivity. By incorporating hotel comparisons into its platform, CarJet now allows users to arrange their entire itinerary without leaving the site.
Today’s travel experience is shaped by convenience and transparency. Users want to land at an airport or arrive in a city centre and have their hire car ready, then check into a hotel with ease. Expectations are higher than ever, and CarJet addresses this by clearly displaying the terms and conditions for every offer, backed by an AI-powered virtual assistant that provides support in multiple languages around the clock.
Why timing matters
2025 has been a breakthrough year for CarJet—a year of strategic expansion and innovation. Alongside promoting van and scooter hire and launching eSIM services, the company has introduced hotel comparisons just in time for peak season. With tourism surging and summer marking the most critical period for travel, this move comes at an ideal moment to test the impact of its broadened offering.
The value behind the expansion
The hotel industry offers enormous potential for platforms like CarJet. Beyond its size and growth forecasts, the sector is shifting more decisively toward online bookings, as 80% of hotel revenue is expected to come from online channels within three years.
Travellers prefer the clarity of transparent comparisons, easy access to reviews, and the ability to personalise their choices in a single space. By entering this market, CarJet isn’t simply following a trend—it’s responding to an evolving expectation: that travel planning should be streamlined, intuitive, and fully digital.
When asked about the company’s latest expansion, CarJet’s CEO answered: “We’re not simply expanding, we’re evolving with our travellers. For years, CarJet has been committed to making travel cheaper and accessible, and now we’re extending that philosophy to hotels. Every part of the journey should be cheaper, easier, more transparent, and entirely digital. We want users to book with confidence, knowing they’re getting the best deal.”