Installation & Setup

Install the Car Rental Manager plugin via WordPress admin, zip upload, or FTP, then use the setup wizard to configure your car rental system.

Plugin Installation

  • Install via WordPress admin: Plugins > Add New, search for "Car Rental Manager"
  • Upload the Pro version zip from MagePeople after purchase
  • WooCommerce integration for secure payment processing
  • Works with or without WooCommerce (own PayPal/Stripe)

Setup Wizard

  • Run the guided setup wizard upon activation
  • Configure labels, slug, and basic preferences
  • Set currency, timezone, and default rental duration
  • Get pre-built car rental items to start quickly

Shortcode Guidelines

Display car rental booking forms and vehicle listings on any page using dedicated shortcodes with configurable parameters.

Booking Form Shortcodes

  • [mpcrbm_booking form='inline' progressbar='no']
  • [mpcrbm_booking form='horizontal' progressbar='yes']
  • Choose from inline, horizontal, or vertical form styles
  • Enable or disable the booking progress bar

Vehicle Listing Shortcodes

  • [rent-list type='car'] for car-specific listings
  • [rent-list style='grid'] for grid display
  • [rent-list style='list'] for list display
  • Filter by category, order, and number of items

Vehicle Management

Add, edit, and manage your car rental fleet with vehicle profiles, images, descriptions, features, and specifications.

Adding Vehicles

  • Add new vehicles with images and descriptions
  • Set vehicle type, category, and features
  • Configure multi-location support for pick-up/drop-off
  • Manage fleet inventory and vehicle status

Vehicle Features

  • Define car features: AC, GPS, transmission type
  • Set passenger capacity and luggage space
  • Add extra services: insurance, child seat, GPS
  • Manage terms and conditions per vehicle

Pricing & Availability

Configure pricing models, availability calendars, seasonal rates, and off-day settings for your car rental fleet.

Pricing Models

  • Set daily or hourly rental rates
  • Configure seasonal pricing with addons
  • Discount over X days for long-term rentals
  • Min-max booking day restrictions

Availability Management

  • Set vehicle availability calendars
  • Configure off days and holidays
  • Set advance booking cutoff dates
  • Prevent double bookings with real-time checks

General Guidelines

Customize the plugin, translate labels, manage FAQ, and configure global settings for your car rental website.

Customization

  • Change the plugin label and slug in settings
  • Translate the plugin using Loco Translate or WPML
  • Customize booking form colors and styles
  • Configure FAQ management for customer queries

Operations

  • Manage rental bookings from the dashboard
  • Track total rentals and revenue at a glance
  • Configure customer notifications via SMS and email
  • Set up pickup and drop-off location management

FAQ

Quick answers to common questions about installing, configuring, and using the Car Rental Manager plugin.

Getting Started

  • How do I install the Car Rental Manager plugin?
  • How do I add vehicles to my fleet?
  • Can I accept online payments?
  • How do I display the booking form on a page?

Features & Configuration

  • How do I set up seasonal pricing?
  • How do I manage vehicle availability?
  • Can I offer extra services like insurance?
  • How do I translate the plugin?