Custom-built car rental marketplace Rentmama

Custom-built car rental marketplace Rentmama

A custom-built car rental marketplace, developed with Ruby on Rails, enabling easy search and booking of rental cars for users and companies.

Custom-built car rental marketplace RentmamaCustom-built car rental marketplace Rentmama
Client
Spin-off
Year
2014
Services
Custom development
Platform
Ruby on Rails

Project overview

RentMama.com is an independent rental marketplace designed to connect car renters with car rental companies efficiently. The platform aims to provide users with quick access to the best rental offers, saving them time and money. Over the years, RentMama has evolved significantly, enhancing communication and service features. IT House has been integral to its development, growing the platform from Rails 2.0 to Rails 5.0, and continuously adding new functionalities.

Custom-built car rental marketplace Rentmama

Execution

The development of RentMama involved several phases, focusing on creating a user-friendly and feature-rich marketplace for car rentals.

Design and Development:

  • User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: We created a clean and intuitive interface to ensure easy navigation and a seamless booking experience. The design process included wireframing, prototyping, and user testing.
  • Backend Development with Ruby on Rails: Starting from Rails 2.0 and progressing to Rails 5.0, the backend was built to support robust search and filtering functionalities, ensuring scalability and reliability.
  • Advanced Search and Filtering: Users can search and filter rental cars by various criteria such as location, time frame, car type, gearbox, car class, and rental company response type.
  • Request and Fulfillment System: Potential renters can make requests, which rental companies can then fulfill or deny, streamlining the rental process.
  • Rental Management Tools: Rental companies can present their fleet and use RentMama as a rental tool, complete with an availability calendar and fleet management features.
  • Enhanced Communication: The platform includes features to improve communication between renters and rental companies, ensuring a smooth rental experience.

Project results

RentMama has successfully transformed into a comprehensive car rental marketplace with several key outcomes:

  • Improved User Experience: The intuitive design and advanced filtering options have enhanced user satisfaction and engagement.
  • Efficient Rental Process: The request and fulfillment system, along with enhanced communication features, have streamlined the rental process for both users and rental companies.
  • Scalability and Performance: The transition from Rails 2.0 to Rails 5.0 has ensured the platform remains scalable and reliable, capable of handling increased traffic and functionality.
  • Positive Feedback: Both users and rental companies have praised the platform for its ease of use, robust features, and efficient rental management tools.

The collaboration between IT House and RentMama has resulted in a powerful and scalable marketplace that effectively connects car renters with rental companies, continuously evolving to meet the needs of its users