The Transport General Authority (TGA) said it issued more than 1.6 million car rental contracts for individuals in the first quarter of 2026.
The sector recorded 7% year-on-year (YoY) growth, with Riyadh accounting for the largest share of total contracts at 31.9%, followed by Makkah (25.5%).
Car Rental Contracts by Region in Saudi Arabia
Region
% of Total
Total Contracts
Riyadh
31.9%
510.4
Makkah
25.5%
408.0
Eastern Region
14.1%
225.6
Madinah
6.4%
102.4
Aseer
6.2%
99.2
Qassim
4.7%
75.2
Jazan
3.8%
60.8
Tabuk
2.7%
43.2
Najran
1.5%
24.0
Hail
1.3%
20.8
Al-Jouf
0.8%
12.8
Northern Borders
0.7%
11.2
Al-Baha
0.5%
8.0
The Transport General Authority (TGA) said it issued more than 1.6 million car rental contracts for individuals in the first quarter of 2026.
The sector recorded 7% year-on-year (YoY) growth, with Riyadh accounting for the largest share of total contracts at 31.9%, followed by Makkah (25.5%).
Car Rental Contracts by Region in Saudi Arabia
Region
% of Total
Total Contracts
Riyadh
31.9%
510.4
Makkah
25.5%
408.0
Eastern Region
14.1%
225.6
Madinah
6.4%
102.4
Aseer
6.2%
99.2
Qassim
4.7%
75.2
Jazan
3.8%
60.8
Tabuk
2.7%
43.2
Najran
1.5%
24.0
Hail
1.3%
20.8
Al-Jouf
0.8%
12.8
Northern Borders
0.7%
11.2
Al-Baha
0.5%
8.0
