Auto World, one of the leading companies in Saudi Arabia’s vehicle rental sector, today announced the launch of a new business line offering short-term rental services for individuals.
This expansion forms part of the strategic vision of United International Transportation Company (Budget Saudi), following the company’s acquisition of Auto World in 2024, and reflects its strategies for shaping the company’s new phase of growth and directing its investments toward promising sectors that support the Kingdom’s vision for mobility and tourism.
The move is grounded in a forward-looking assessment of the promising growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s short-term rental sector, particularly as the Kingdom prepares to host a series of major global events in the coming years, including the AFC Asian Cup 2027, Expo 2030 Riyadh, and the FIFA World Cup 2034 — events expected to drive growing demand for flexible, reliable mobility services for individuals and companies alike.
This is further reinforced by the Kingdom’s broader strategic push to strengthen its tourism sector, supported by unprecedented ease in issuing tourist visas, which has driven a positive rise in the number of visitors to the Kingdom’s leading tourist destinations, alongside a significant increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims.
Commenting on the announcement, Fawaz Abdullah Danish, Group CEO of United International Transportation Company (Budget Saudi), said: “Launching a short-term rental service for individuals through Auto World reflects our confidence in the significant opportunities offered by the Kingdom’s economy under Vision 2030. We are not only responding to current market demand, but also preparing to host exceptional global events that will place the Kingdom at the center of attention for visitors and investors from around the world. We want Auto World to be an integral part of the mobility ecosystem that keeps pace with this momentum.”
It is worth noting that United International Transportation Company (Budget Saudi) brings together Budget Saudi, Payless Saudi, and Auto World under its umbrella within the short-term rental sector — giving the company a clear head start in reaching a broader customer base through multiple high-quality options, enabling it to meet growing demand with flexibility and strong efficiency.
The launch of this service also falls within the growth strategy adopted by United International Transportation Company (Budget Saudi) for the 2026–2030 period, with Auto World well positioned to pursue rapid growth and expansion in this line of business over the coming years.
Auto World affirms that its entry into the short-term rental sector for individuals and companies is underpinned by decades of accumulated experience, together with integrated logistical support from United International Transportation Company (Budget Saudi) — positioning it competitively within Saudi Arabia’s car rental market and reinforcing its commitment to keeping pace with the accelerating growth seen across the Kingdom’s mobility and tourism sector.