Set Up Localization and Regional Settings in Fleetwire

🌍 Set Up Localization and Regional Settings in Fleetwire!

Your rental business runs on dates, times, and currency — and Fleetwire lets you tailor all of it to your region and brand. Whether you need a specific time zone for pickup times, a currency symbol for your online store, or date formats that match your customers’ expectations, localization settings keep everything consistent. Let’s get your account speaking your language!

🎯 Why Set Up Localization?

Getting localization right in Fleetwire helps you:

Match Your Market: Display dates, times, and currency in the format your customers expect.
Avoid Confusion: Keep pickup/return times and emails aligned with your business time zone.
Look Professional: Your store and communications feel native to your region.

Note: Localization affects your online store, email templates, and dashboard. Set these early so new listings and orders use the correct format from day one.

🛠 Step-by-Step: Localization Settings

Follow these steps to configure regional settings in Fleetwire.

Step 1: Open Localization Settings

In your Fleetwire dashboard, click Settings in the left sidebar.
Under General, select Localization.
You’ll see options for Date & time, Currency, and related preferences.

Step 2: Configure Date and Time

Set your time zone (e.g., America/New_York) so pickup/return times and emails use the correct local time.
Choose your date format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY).
Choose your time format (12-hour or 24-hour).
Click Save to apply.

Pro Tip: Use the same time zone as your primary business location so availability blocks and order times stay consistent.

Step 3: Set Currency (If Not Already Done)

If you haven’t set a default currency, go to Settings > Pricing > General.
Select your currency (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP) and how it’s displayed (symbol or code, before or after amount).
Save your changes.

Note: Currency is often set when you first configure pricing. Localization focuses on date/time and language; currency lives under Pricing for consistency with your listings.

🌟 Localization Set, Region Ready!

You’ve configured localization so your Fleetwire store, emails, and dashboard align with your region. Customers will see dates, times, and formats they expect — and you’ll avoid time-zone mix-ups. Visit your online store to confirm everything looks right!

🚀 Next Steps

Keep your account and store in sync with these guides:

Company Info: Set your business details in Setting up your company information.
Business Hours: Align operating hours with your time zone in Set Your Business Hours in Fleetwire.
Date & Time: Fine-tune display in Adjust Date and Time Settings.
Delivery Locations: Configure pickup/delivery in Configuring Delivery and Pickup Locations for Your Rentals.
Need Help? Contact us at hi@fleetwire.io or via the in-app chat.

Happy localizing! 🌟

Updated on: 27/02/2026

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