Booking your perfect car through Otto is quick and easy. Here’s how to find the right vehicle and confirm your reservation.
📍 Step-by-Step Instructions
📍Step 1:🎥 Watch a Walkthrough
How to Search for and Book a Car full video
📍Step 2: Access the Otto Marketplace
Go to the Otto Marketplace homepage from your browser or mobile device.
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see where to begin your search.

📍Step 3: Browse Available Cars
Use the search bar to enter your:
- Pickup location
- Pickup and return dates
- Rental type — choose between self-drive or with driver
- Vehicle category you'd like to explore
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see how the search interface looks.

📍Step 4: Browse by Vehicle Category
Scroll through the available categories (e.g., seats, SUV, luxury). You’ll see sample cars and key details like:
- Minivan
- SUV
- Small Car
- Medium Car
- Pickup Truck
- Luxury
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see examples of vehicle categories.

📍Step 5: Select Your Car Category
Click "View Details" under the category that fits your needs to proceed.
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see the button in action.

📍Step 6: Review Booking Details
Carefully review the following information before proceeding:
- Vehicle category
- Pickup and return dates
- Location
- Add-ons (e.g., chauffeur, delivery, special equipment)
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see where to click “Continue” once you’ve confirmed everything looks good.
✅ Tip: Double-check your pickup location and return time — these are the most common areas customers overlook.

📍Step 7: Reserve Your Vehicle
Click "Reserve & Pay Later" to lock in your booking. You’ll proceed to renter details next.
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to confirm where to click.

📍Step 8: Reservation Confirmation 🎉
Once you click “Reserve & Pay Later”, you’ll be taken to the reservation confirmation screen.
- You’ll see a confetti animation confirming your booking was successful.
- This screen means your car is reserved and pending acceptance by the rental partner.
- After your booking is accepted, you can click “Continue to Rental Agreement” to move forward.
📸 Refer to the screenshot below to see what the confirmation screen looks like.
✅ Tip: If you don't see this screen, go back and make sure all your booking details are complete.

🔗 What's Next?
After booking, learn What Happens After You Book ➔