Car rental agents handle high responsibility job of managing car renting business. They are responsible for leasing, reservation, customer service, sales, etc. A car rental agent handles customer queries, take bookings and complete paperwork. They also handle payments, and inspect the vehicles for damage and mileage. They also handle the accounts, promotion and ongoing sales and support services. They oversee regular leasing contracts and tell customers about the features or any damages that are already there to the vehicles.

A car rental agent should possess good experience in the rental industry and they are knowledgeable about the sales and promotion skills needed to attract customers. They have good numerical skills and keep accurate accounts. They work in regular business hours, in late evenings and on weekends. They spend time with their computers, ledgers and check vehicles that have been returned. In essence, a car rental agent manages every activity at a car rental agency.