# Latin American corporate fleet renting trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-corporate-fleet-renting-trends > Updated: 2026-08-25T20:43:43.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Latin American companies are increasingly transitioning from traditional vehicle fleet purchases to renting models to improve capital efficiency. In Central America, corporations are adopting this shift to unclog balance sheets and manage the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), noting that initial purchase prices represent less than half of a vehicle’s true lifespan expenses, which include depreciation, insurance, and maintenance. This trend is particularly prominent in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. Recent data from the Global Fleet Survey indicates that 77% of companies in the region now prefer renting for managing their vehicle fleets. However, the rise in renting has introduced security concerns. In Costa Rica, the Organismo de Investigación Judicial reported 4,714 vehicle thefts in 2025, which averages to one theft every hour and 52 minutes. To mitigate these risks and maintain profitability, businesses are increasingly utilizing technological monitoring, such as GPS platforms and radio frequency backup technology provided by companies like Detektor. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Central American digital and energy trends drive regional investment Central American businesses and institutions are navigating the rise of AI and digitalization through new infrastructure investments, academic partnerships, and discussions on energy and governance. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-american-corporations-shift-to-fleet-renting ### 2026-08-24: Vehicle renting grows in Latin America as companies shift from traditional fleet purchases Approximately 77% of Latin American companies now prefer vehicle renting over traditional purchases, driving market growth in Brazil, Mexico, and Chile despite rising security concerns. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vehicle-renting-grows-in-latin-america-as-companies-shift-from-traditional-fleet-purchases --- Cite as: Latin American corporate fleet renting trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-corporate-fleet-renting-trends