System and method for automating a vehicle rental process

摘要: The present invention concerns an automated vehicle rental system for a fleet of vehicles, where the vehicles are geographically distributed and normally locked when not rented. At least one in use, is parked unguarded location. has communications unit enabling communication to from vehicle, user-carried electronic devices, or other readers, interfacing with user. An on-board (OBU) located on each unit, door unlocking mechanism. further central reservations, management location (CRMLS) through network OBU, CRMLS performing all reservations functions, being linked database containing availability thr rate rental, also provided allocation manager allocating vehicles. In order access includes key borne by minimizes human intervention process, more user-friendly.