SWFL Auto RentalsFor vehicle owners & investors
Own a car that sits more than it drives? Thinking about buying a vehicle as an investment? Leaving Southwest Florida for the season? We can turn that parked vehicle into monthly income while our team handles the work.
Since 2021, SWFL Auto Rentals has completed more than 2,000 rentals across Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs and Punta Gorda. We know this market, we know the seasons, and we know how to keep vehicles booked, cared for and earning.
Three ways to partner
01 · Vehicle investors
Want to grow income from an asset you can see and touch? Buy a vehicle and add it to our managed fleet, or let us help you pick the right one. We’ll tell you which makes and models actually rent in Southwest Florida and which ones don’t, so you can make a smart purchase from the start. You own the vehicle. We run the rental operation.
02 · Co-host partners
Already own a vehicle in good condition? List it through us and skip every part of hosting you don’t want to do. We handle the listing, pricing, guest screening, communication, cleaning, delivery and turnaround. You get a monthly statement and a payout.
03 · Seasonal & idle vehicles
Deployed, traveling for work, or just have a second car that never leaves the driveway? A vehicle that sits for months still costs you insurance, registration and depreciation, and Florida heat and humidity are hard on batteries, tires and seals when a car isn’t driven. Regular use keeps it running properly, and you come back to a vehicle that paid for part of its own ownership costs.
What we handle
Professional photos and descriptions, plus placement on our direct booking site and the rental channels we use.
Seasonal rate management built around SWFL demand, including peak season from November through April and the slower summer months.
Age, license and insurance verification before anyone gets the keys.
Every inquiry, booking question and issue during the trip goes to our team, not to you.
Vehicles are cleaned and checked between every rental.
Airport, hotel and home deliveries across our service area.
We track oil changes, tires and routine service, and keep you informed.
If something happens during a rental, we manage the claim process for you.
What you get
You keep ownership and decide when the vehicle is available. We send a clear statement every month so you can see exactly what it earned and what it cost.
Start your applicationPaid from your vehicle’s rental earnings.
Trips, days booked and earnings, with every cost itemized.
A real team in Southwest Florida you can call.
Block off the dates you need your vehicle and they won’t be booked.
The vehicle stays in your name.
How it works
Tell us about your vehicle, or the type of vehicle you’re considering buying.
We’ll give you a frank assessment of your vehicle’s rental potential in our market.
We sign a written management agreement covering the revenue split, responsibilities, insurance and availability.
We inspect, photograph and prepare your vehicle, then get it listed.
Your vehicle goes to work, and you receive monthly statements and payouts.
Vehicle guidelines
In-demand vehicles in our market include SUVs, minivans, convertibles, full-size family vehicles and reliable economy cars. Not sure if yours qualifies? Apply anyway and we’ll tell you honestly.
Owner questions
It depends on the vehicle, its condition, the season, and how many days you make it available. Earnings aren't guaranteed, but during your review we'll give you a realistic estimate based on similar vehicles in our fleet.
Once we have received your submission form and completed the review, we will discuss the options with you. The split is defined in your written management agreement before your vehicle is listed.
We'll walk you through exactly what's covered during a trip and what your own policy should cover when the vehicle isn't on a rental.
Yes. Block off any dates you need, and those dates won't be booked.
Routine maintenance and major repairs are covered by the vehicle owner. Every cost is itemized on your monthly statement.
We document your vehicle's condition before and after every rental, manage the claim, and coordinate repairs.
Yes. We just request 30 days' written notice, taking effect once any active bookings are finished.
We look for model year 2020 or newer, under 70,000 miles, a clean title with no major accident history, mechanically sound with current registration, and clean, rentable condition inside and out. Not sure if yours qualifies? Apply anyway and we'll tell you honestly.
Let’s talk about your vehicle
Whether you have one car sitting in the garage or you want to build a small fleet, tell us about it and we’ll come back with an honest assessment.
Earnings vary and are not guaranteed. All partnerships are governed by a written vehicle management agreement.