The Challenge: Low Online Bookings & High Competition
First, let’s analyze the current Google Ads landscape for car rental businesses in Sydney. Here are some major competitors running Google Ads campaigns:
🔹 nobirds.com.au
🔹 kayak.com.au
🔹 turo.com
🔹 avis.com.au
📌 Google Ads Search Results for “Car Rental Sydney near me“




As you see, lots of websites are running Google Ads, so it means lots of Competition in Google Ads. So, lets see our client success story:
Despite offering competitive pricing and a diverse fleet, a Sydney-based car rental company struggled with:
✅ Low website traffic and online bookings
✅ High competition from well-known brands
✅ Poor conversion rates and high cost per lead
They needed a data-driven strategy to increase bookings and maximize ad spend efficiency.
📊 Google Trends Insight: “Car Hire Sydney” vs. “Rent Car Sydney”
To optimize the campaign, we analyzed Google Trends data comparing two high-intent keywords:
✅ “Car Hire Sydney” (higher search demand)
✅ “Rent Car Sydney” (lower but still relevant)
From this, we prioritized “Car Hire Sydney” as a primary keyword since it had a significantly higher search volume over the past 12 months.

The Strategy: Google Ads Campaign to Drive More Bookings
We launched a multi-channel Google Ads campaign designed to capture high-intent customers actively searching for rental cars in Sydney.
✅ Search Ads: Targeting Ready-to-Book Customers
We optimized ads for high-converting keywords with strong search volume.
Example Keywords & Search Volume:
- “1 day car rental” (320 searches/month)
- “1 month car hire” (210 searches/month)
- “7 seater car hire Sydney” (480 searches/month)
- “4WD hire Sydney” (210 searches/month)
- “Affordable car rental” (12,100 searches/month)
- “Car hire” (49,500 searches/month, +22% growth)
- “Car rental Melbourne” (49,500 searches/month, high competition)
- “Carrental” (110,000 searches/month, +49% growth)
- “Car rental UK” (1,300 searches/month, -19% YoY change)

📷 Google Ads Search Query Insights:
This data-driven approach ensured we targeted high-volume, high-conversion keywords while optimizing ad spend efficiency.
✅ Google Shopping & Display Ads for Brand Awareness
- Showcased fleet images via Display Ads to attract more attention.
- Remarketing Ads targeted past website visitors, encouraging them to complete bookings.
✅ Optimized Landing Pages for Higher Conversions
- Simplified booking process (one-click reservations).
- Highlighted offers, customer reviews, and instant price comparisons to build trust.
✅ Location-Based Targeting for Tourists & Locals
- Ads targeted airport, hotel, and transportation hub searches.
- Adjusted bids for peak travel seasons to maximize visibility.
The Results: A Surge in Bookings in Just 3 Months 🚀
📈 120% increase in direct online bookings
💰 30% reduction in cost per conversion
🌍 75% increase in website traffic
💵 4x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)
Conclusion: Google Ads Drove Consistent Leads & Revenue Growth
By leveraging Google Trends insights, high-intent keywords, and optimized landing pages, we successfully scaled bookings and revenue for this car rental business.
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