If your business has busy periods followed by quieter months, you’ve likely faced a common dilemma: should you invest in extra vehicles just to cover those peak times?
The smarter solution? Combine ownership with long term car rental, a strategy that many South African fleet operators are adopting with Pace Car Rental.
Flexibility for Fleet Owners Without Long Term Financial Burden
Fleet management today demands agility, cost control, and operational reliability. At Pace Car Rental, we offer a model that gives you all three.
We recommend that businesses own only the number of vehicles they know will be used year-round, your “base fleet.” For anything beyond that, it makes more financial and operational sense to rent as needed. This way, your business can scale up during busy periods and scale down during slower ones.
For example, if you run a delivery service that peaks during the holiday season or a construction company that takes on short-term projects, you can easily add vehicles to your fleet for a few months, without taking on the long term cost of ownership.
Renting your Fleet Is Often Cheaper Than Owning
Owning a vehicle comes with ongoing costs: maintenance, insurance, licensing, depreciation, and more. If a vehicle sits idle for even two or more months a year, the total cost of ownership can outweigh the cost of short-term leasing.
By renting only when you need extra capacity, you:
- Avoid tying up capital in assets that depreciate
- Eliminate the hassle of storing or selling unused vehicles
- Maintain financial flexibility without affecting your balance sheet
Pace Car Rental’s transparent pricing structure, with no hidden fees, gives you predictability and peace of mind when budgeting for your fleet needs.
No More “Just-in-Case” Vehicles
In many businesses, fleet managers keep spare vehicles on standby, “just in case” one breaks down or a large contract comes through. But this leads to wasted resources, especially when those vehicles go unused for extended periods.
With Pace’s flexible rental model, you no longer need to carry the cost of backup vehicles. We provide access to a wide range of rental vehicles on demand, including:
- Sedans for sales teams or admin staff
- SUVs for site visits or executive transport
- Bakkies for construction and deliveries
- Minibuses for crew transport or hospitality use
Instead of letting a vehicle collect dust in the parking lot, rent one from Pace when you need it, and return it when you don’t.
Built-In Tracking for Smarter Fleet Oversight
Every rental vehicle from Pace comes equipped with a vehicle tracking system, allowing you to:
- Monitor location in real time
- Analyse trip data and fuel usage
- Ensure driver accountability and safety
This is especially valuable if you’re adding temporary vehicles to an existing fleet with telematics in place. The integration is seamless, giving you full visibility across permanent and rental vehicles alike.
A Cost-Efficient Alternative to Traditional Rental Models
Pace’s short-term leasing options are designed specifically for businesses, not tourists or day-to-day personal users. Our fleet rental plans are:
- More affordable than traditional daily rental rates
- Customised for medium- and long term business use
- Easier to manage with included services like maintenance, insurance waivers, and licensing
In other words, you get the mobility your business needs, without the high cost or admin of ownership.
A Partner That Aligns with Your Business Values
Pace Car Rental is a proudly 51% Black female-owned and BEE Level 2–compliant company. We’re committed to driving inclusive economic growth and supporting South African businesses that care about transformation and supplier diversity.
For corporates looking to improve their procurement scorecards while also working with a trusted, experienced vehicle rental provider, Pace is the ideal partner.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re in logistics, construction, transport, film production, or any industry that requires vehicle flexibility, the message is clear: renting from Pace makes financial and operational sense.
By reducing waste, simplifying management, and scaling with your business needs, you can focus on what matters most, running a lean, responsive, and profitable operation.
Ready to rent smarter?
Visit www.pacecarrental.co.za or speak to our fleet team to tailor a rental solution that works for your business.