The global car leasing market was USD 565.84 Billion in 2025, is expected to reach USD 1032.62 Billion by 2035, growing at a 6.20% CAGR. As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the market is expected to be driven by the rapidly recovering international tourism and the increasing global business leasing segment.
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The business lease segment remains dominant due to its popularity among organizations leasing cars for upper management. It offers flexibility and cost savings for employees who can keep the vehicle after their service ends.
The private lease segment of the car leasing market is also growing, driven by younger consumers' preference for access over ownership, aligning with the sharing economy and subscription services trend.
Latest Updates on Top Car Leasing Companies Worldwide:
In May 2026, ORIX Corporation reported record fiscal 2026 net income of JPY 447.3 billion, representing year-over-year growth of 27.2%.
In April 2026, Ayvens reported first-quarter net income of EUR 266 million and leasing and services margins of EUR 757 million, up 6.9% from the previous year.
In March 2026, Arval reported that its financed fleet increased 5.5% to nearly 1.9 million vehicles during 2025, including 342,340 fully electric vehicles.
In January 2026, Wheels received a BIG Innovation Award for Pool CheckOut, its self-service platform for reserving, assigning and managing shared fleet vehicles.
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Top 4 Car Leasing Companies Worldwide 2026
1. Ayvens S.A. (Formerly ALD Automotive)
| Headquarters: |
Rueil-Malmaison, France |
| Establishment: |
1968 legacy through ALD Automotive |
| Website: |
https://www.ayvens.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
Euronext Paris: AYV |
| Parent Group: |
Société Générale Group |
| Fleet Size: |
Approximately 3.1 million vehicles |
ALD Automotive through its subsidiary Ayvens, offers car leasing services. The company is part of the Societe Generale group, combining their complementary capabilities and expertise to reimagine mobility. The company was founded in Paris in 1968. It has 15,700 employees. It has a fleet of 3.4 million vehicles, which includes 428 thousand in 44 countries. In February 2026, Ayvens reported full-year 2025 net income of EUR 996 million, up 45.7%, while leasing and services margins increased 9.1% to EUR 2.94 billion.
2. Arval BNP Paribas Group
| Headquarters: |
Paris, France |
| Establishment: |
1989 |
| Website: |
https://www.arval.com/ |
| Parent Group: |
BNP Paribas Group |
| Financed Fleet: |
1,894,865 vehicles |
| Global Reach: |
Direct operations in 28 countries |
Arval, a BNP Paribas Group company founded in 1989, specialises in full-service vehicle leasing and new mobility solutions. The company operates in 29 countries with over 8,400 employees. Arval leased 1.7 million vehicles by December 2023. Its strategy includes vehicle leasing, car sharing, carpooling, bikes, and electric scooters. Arval is a founding member of the Element-Arval Global Alliance and supports the Arval Mobility Observatory for industry insights. In January 2026, Greenval Insurance, Arval’s wholly owned insurance subsidiary, reached the milestone of more than one million insured vehicles across Europe.
3. Wheels Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Schaumburg, Illinois, United States |
| Establishment: |
1939 |
| Website: |
https://www.wheels.com/ |
| Ownership: |
Privately held; Apollo Global Management is the majority investor |
| Vehicles Managed: |
More than 900,000 vehicles |
| Global Reach: |
Global fleet services across 60 countries through its alliance with Ayvens |
Wheels Inc. is one of the largest fleet management companies in North America. The company has 800,000 vehicles under management. Its global alliance spans 59 countries, serving renowned businesses across various industries. It manages sales and service fleets, trucks and equipment, and last-mile delivery. Committed to customer service, the company supports various businesses, driving their success. In May 2026, Wheels received two Gold Stevie Awards and one Bronze Stevie Award at the American Business Awards for customer engagement, innovation and diversity initiatives.
4. ORIX Corporation
| Headquarters: |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Establishment: |
1964 |
| Website: |
https://www.orix.co.jp/grp/en/ |
| Stock Tickers: |
Tokyo Stock Exchange: 8591 and NYSE: IX |
| Key Business Segments: |
Corporate financial services, maintenance leasing, real estate, insurance and asset management |
| Global Reach: |
Active across approximately 30 countries and regions |
ORIX Group operates globally in 10 diversified business segments. These segments include financing, investment, life insurance, banking, asset management, real estate, concessions, environment and energy, automotive services, industrial/ICT equipment, ships, and aircraft. The company leverages diverse expertise and innovative thinking to drive sustainable development worldwide. The company has 1,132 consolidated companies. In FY 2024, the company accounted for JPY 346.1 billion of net income. In May 2026, ORIX introduced ORIX Fleet, an Asia-Pacific fleet-management capability coordinating products, service standards and fleet data across 11 regional markets.
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