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How to Search for and Book a Car

Learn how to easily search for available rental cars and complete your booking using Otto's platform.

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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.

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📍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.

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📍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.

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📍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.

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📍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.

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📍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.

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📍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.

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🔗 What's Next?

After booking, learn What Happens After You Book ➔

 
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