Car, scooter, and bike rental companies today are looking for reliable ways to generate extra revenue without expanding their fleet or increasing operational costs. The rental business is highly competitive, and margins are often tight — which makes additional income streams extremely valuable. In this article, we show a simple, proven method that real rentals already use to earn extra revenue by offering a high-demand documentation service to their customers.
How Car Rental Businesses Can Generate Extra Revenue
If you’re wondering whether our referral program can really bring extra revenue to a small rental business, here’s a diamond-level case — with real numbers, real payouts, and screenshots you can verify.
Who is this agent?
- Country: Sri Lanka
- Business: Small scooter rental near Colombo
- Locations: Just 1 (not even in the capital)
- Agent ID: #1424
- Registered: March 31, 2025
This is not a big chain, not a company with a huge marketing team. It’s a regular local rental that decided to try our referral program.
The results after 8 months
Period: from March 31, 2025 to December 4, 2025.
Here is what Agent #1424 achieved in that time:
- 637 referred leads
- 355 confirmed sales
- 4 cancellations
That means:
- Conversion rate: ~55% (355 sales out of 637 leads)
- Cancellation rate from sales: 1.13% (4 out of 355)
- Cancellation rate from all leads: 0.63%
You can see the actual data on the screenshots from his “My orders” page at the very end of this post, as well as all transactions.
Why conversion rate matters for you
The key number for you as an agent is conversion rate:
How many of your referred leads become paying customers?
In this case:
- More than half of referred leads turned into real sales.
- Only about 1% of those paying customers cancelled later.
What does that mean in practice?
- Your referred clients are satisfied.
They pay, receive the service, and almost never cancel. - Your time and traffic are not wasted.
If more than 50% of your referrals convert, every QR code, every link, every mention matters. - You create value beyond your own location.
Your client doesn’t just get help for today’s rental — they receive a document they can use almost worldwide, not only in your city.
This is not just win–win. It’s win–win–win:
- We get a loyal new client.
- You get referral bonuses and a better overall service for your customers.
- Your customers get a document they can use in many other countries and rentals.
How Much This Agent Earned: A Real Extra-Income Case
Below you’ll find a screenshot from our bank account with all transfers sent to Agent #1424.
- Total payouts: 1,943,907.42 LKR
- Approximate equivalent: ≈ 6,325 USD
All of this:
- Without building a new business
- Without extra staff
- Without complicated marketing
Just by integrating our referral program into the daily workflow of a small rental.
Is this “life-changing money”? Probably not.
Is it a very solid additional revenue stream for a small local rental? Yes.
Why This Revenue Model Works for Rental Agencies
In only 8 months this agent:
- Reached the 43% revenue‑share level in our program.
This means:
- Every new referred client now brings him a higher percentage than at the beginning.
- The more he refers, the more profitable each new sale becomes.
And there is nothing “unique” about his starting point:
- Only one location
- Not in a capital city
- Standard rental business
In other words: any rental with a similar or higher client flow can realistically reach comparable results, if they treat referrals seriously and consistently.
Of course, results will vary depending on traffic, season, and how actively you promote the offer — but the potential is clear.
How to Start Earning Extra Revenue as an IDA Agent
If you are:
- Running a car, bike, scooter, ATV, or other rental
- Working in a travel agency, tour desk, or hotel reception
- Or simply in regular contact with travelers who need documents valid in many countries
…then our referral program can become a simple and scalable extra income channel for you.
You don’t need:
- Complex integrations
- A separate website
- Extra staff
You do need:
- A stable flow of clients or inquiries
- A clear spot in your process where you recommend us (at the desk, by QR code, via WhatsApp, in your emails, etc.)
- Minimal discipline to do it every time
Ready to start your own case?
If you’re just starting your path as an IDA agent, you’re welcome to register here: https://idaoffice.org/agent/register/
Once you’re in:
- You’ll get your unique referral tools (links, QR codes, etc.).
- You’ll see all your leads and sales transparently in your “My orders” page.
- You’ll receive payouts directly to your bank account, just like Agent #1424.
Maybe the next success story on this blog will be yours.
Bunch of screenshots
Below are all the screenshots without any personal data, but with clear transparency of this case.
Screenshots of My balance page
Other real cases of additional income for small business
How a recruiting agency in Malta earned €72,000 in 5.5 years.
A travel agency in Saudi Arabia issued 555 documents with zero cancellations.
How notary, translation and multiservice offices can earn extra income.
FAQ
How can a car rental business generate extra revenue without large investment?
By offering add-on services like IDA international permits that require no inventory or staff expansion.
How much can a small rental realistically earn?
From a few hundred to several thousand dollars monthly, depending on client flow. See our real cases above.
Published December 04, 2025 • 5m to read
