Rental Campervan Usage Trend Report Released: Reservations Driven by Domestic Users, Revenue by Inbound Tourists
CarLife Japan's report reveals that the rental campervan market has doubled year-on-year. While domestic users lead in booking volume, international tourists stay longer (5-8 nights) and contribute more to total revenue.
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CarLife Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuichiro Nose), which operates a rental campervan business, has released the 'Rental Campervan Usage Trend Report' based on operational data from itself and its partner businesses.
This report is an integrated analysis of operational data from CarLife Japan and 'Enanoki' (campervan rental service) and 'Enanoki Base' (stay-over facility) operated by Ooi Construction Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi). It clarifies the differences in usage trends between domestic and inbound travelers and the market structure.
### 1. The Rental Campervan Market Expanded Approximately 2x Year-on-Year
In recent years, the rental campervan market has expanded against the backdrop of recovering inbound tourism, accommodation shortages, and a rising interest in outdoor activities. According to our operational data and that of our partners, rental usage increased by approximately twice compared to the previous year. (Source: CarLife Japan / Ooi Construction Rental Data Analysis)
### 2. Reservations Driven by Domestic Users, Revenue by Inbound Tourists
The most characteristic point of this report is the different usage structures between domestic and inbound segments.
* **Reservation volume is higher among domestic users.**
* **Revenue is higher among inbound users.**
A primary factor is the longer stay duration of inbound users.
* Domestic travelers: Average 2–3 nights
* Inbound travelers: Average 5–8 nights
Inbound travelers tend to utilize campervans as a means of long-term travel to tour various parts of Japan.
This report is an integrated analysis of operational data from CarLife Japan and 'Enanoki' (campervan rental service) and 'Enanoki Base' (stay-over facility) operated by Ooi Construction Co., Ltd. (Nagoya, Aichi). It clarifies the differences in usage trends between domestic and inbound travelers and the market structure.
### 1. The Rental Campervan Market Expanded Approximately 2x Year-on-Year
In recent years, the rental campervan market has expanded against the backdrop of recovering inbound tourism, accommodation shortages, and a rising interest in outdoor activities. According to our operational data and that of our partners, rental usage increased by approximately twice compared to the previous year. (Source: CarLife Japan / Ooi Construction Rental Data Analysis)
### 2. Reservations Driven by Domestic Users, Revenue by Inbound Tourists
The most characteristic point of this report is the different usage structures between domestic and inbound segments.
* **Reservation volume is higher among domestic users.**
* **Revenue is higher among inbound users.**
A primary factor is the longer stay duration of inbound users.
* Domestic travelers: Average 2–3 nights
* Inbound travelers: Average 5–8 nights
Inbound travelers tend to utilize campervans as a means of long-term travel to tour various parts of Japan.