In February 2026, Travala launched its global car rental vertical through a partnership with CarTrawler, bringing over 1,700 suppliers (including Hertz, Avis, and Sixt) into the crypto economy. You can now book ground transport across 50,000+ locations worldwide using more than 100 different cryptocurrencies.

Step 1: Navigate to the Car Rental Hub

Visit Travala.com.

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  • Unlike the standard hotel or flight search, the car rental interface is powered by CarTrawler’s high-performance Connect Platform, ensuring real-time inventory from both global brands and local independent suppliers.

Step 2: Search and Compare

Enter your pickup location, dates, and times.

  • Filters: Use the sidebar to filter by “Transmission” (Manual/Automatic), “Car Category” (Economy, SUV, Luxury), or specific suppliers.
  • Smart Member Tip: If you are a member of the AVA Smart Program, look for listings with the “Smart” icon to earn up to 10% back in Bitcoin or AVA rewards on your booking.

Step 3: Enter Driver Details

Provide the legal name and contact information of the person who will be driving.

  • Accuracy is Key: The name on the booking must match the name on the driver’s license and the physical card presented at the rental desk.

Step 4: Choose Your Crypto Payment Method

Travala offers one of the most flexible checkout experiences in the industry. At the payment screen, select “Cryptocurrency” to see your options:

  • Direct Wallet Transfer: Choose from 100+ assets (BTC, ETH, SOL, AVA, etc.). Travala will provide a QR code and a wallet address.
  • Binance Pay: If you have a Binance account, this is the fastest method. It bypasses network fees and provides instant confirmation.
  • Price Lock: Once you open the payment module, Travala locks the exchange rate for 40 minutes. If you don’t complete the transaction in that window, the rate will automatically refresh to reflect current market prices.

Step 5: The Pickup and Security Deposit

This is the only part of the process that remains “traditional.” Because Travala acts as the booking layer, the physical rental company (e.g., Avis) still requires a security deposit at the desk.

  1. Bring Your Voucher: You will receive a confirmation email with a voucher. Some suppliers require a printed copy; others accept a digital version.
  2. The Physical Card: 95% of suppliers require a physical credit card (or a crypto debit card like the Coinbase Visa) in the driver’s name for the security hold.
  3. Deposit Release: Once you return the car safely, the supplier releases the hold. If you used a crypto debit card, the funds will return to your available balance according to your card issuer’s timeline.

Why use Travala for car rentals?

  • Zero Booking Fees: Travala recently updated their policy to offer car rentals with no additional service fees.
  • Best Price Guarantee: If you find a lower price on another website for the same car and dates, Travala will often match it or credit the difference.
  • Unified Itinerary: You can manage your flights, hotels, and car rentals all within the Travala “My Trips” dashboard, all paid for with a single crypto wallet.