Welsh car rental tech firm Final Rentals tops regional growth

Final Rentals, a Cardiff-based car rental technology company, secured the 14th spot in Deloitte’s 2026 UK Technology Fast 50 list, joining the fastest-growing tech firms in the country. The company’s three-year revenue growth hit 2,865%, the highest in the South West and Wales region, where it also earned top honors as the regional winner. Additionally, it placed second in the Artificial Intelligence category.

Deloitte’s Fast 50, now in its 29th edition, highlights the UK’s top 50 technology firms based on revenue growth over three years. Final Rentals was established in 2019 by Ammar Akhtar and operates a global platform linking independent car rental operators with customers in 65 countries. The company’s proprietary BLADE AI booking system has fueled its international expansion, which has progressed alongside technology advancements and the company’s growing headquarters presence in Cardiff.

Akhtar founded the business with almost no funding and later moved operations to Wales, aiming to build a global technology company from Cardiff. Final Rentals now employs approximately 32 people across 13 countries.

Akhtar reflected on the company’s journey, stating, “Back in the early days, we didn’t even know rankings like these existed. We were too busy building, solving problems, and figuring out how to turn a small idea into something global.” He emphasized the company’s focus on growth and development, noting, “I’m proud of what we’re building, and proud to be building it from Wales.” The AI-powered platform enables independent operators to boost bookings, a critical driver behind the company’s rapid expansion. Despite the milestone, Akhtar stressed ambition for further success, saying, “We’ve got our eyes on the top five next year. And knowing this team, we’re only just getting started.”