Veteran-Owned & Operated

Built on service. Run on standards.

Drive Ozarks Now started with a simple idea: visitors to Northwest Arkansas deserve a vehicle that's ready for the Ozarks — and a person who stands behind it. We're a small, veteran-owned operation, and that shows up in everything from how we maintain our fleet to how we answer the phone.

Our story

The discipline of doing it right.

Northwest Arkansas is a destination now — for mountain bikers, for paddlers, for families and professionals coming in from across the country and around the world. But getting here is the easy part. Getting set up to actually enjoy the region, especially on a longer stay, is where most visitors get stuck.

We built Drive Ozarks Now to close that gap. Instead of a rental counter and a stripped-down economy car, you get a comfortable, well-maintained vehicle that's already outfitted for what you came to do — and a local who treats your trip like a mission worth getting right. That's the veteran-owned difference: preparation, accountability, and follow-through.

Drive Ozarks Now compass emblem — Veteran-Owned Heritage

"We hand over the keys to a vehicle we'd put our own family in."

The team

Who's behind the wheel of the operation.

Justin Kelsey

Owner / Operator · Veteran

A military veteran who carried the habits of service into civilian life, Justin founded Drive Ozarks Now to bring a higher standard to vehicle rentals in his home region. He runs the business hands-on — vetting every vehicle, coordinating each booking, and personally making sure guests arrive to something better than they expected. His promise is plain: honest rates, comfortable vehicles, and a level of preparation you can feel the moment you turn the key.

Wil Young

Specialized Mechanic & Maintenance Manager

Wil leads all vehicle maintenance and readiness for Drive Ozarks Now — the person every guest can thank when a vehicle arrives perfectly dialed in. His work runs quietly behind the scenes, but every clean inspection report and smooth-running vehicle tells the story.

Trusted partners

Local pros who keep every vehicle road-ready.

We don't cut corners on maintenance. Every Drive Ozarks Now vehicle is serviced, inspected, and cleaned through established Northwest Arkansas businesses we trust by name.

Jiffy Lube

Elm Springs Road · Springdale, AR

Our service and inspection partner. Jiffy Lube services and inspects every vehicle in our fleet, keeping fluids, filters, and safety checks on a tight, documented schedule so nothing reaches a guest unprepared.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Elm Springs Road · NWA

Our car wash and detailing partner. Tidal Wave Auto Spa handles washing, cleaning, and detailing, so every vehicle is handed over spotless inside and out — the way a concierge rental should be.

Why we're unique

Best rates. Comfortable, well-maintained vehicles. Every time.

Honest, best-in-region rates

We work hard to offer the best rates we can — without nickel-and-diming you for the gear and service that make a trip great.

Comfortable & well-maintained

Professionally serviced, inspected, and detailed before every hand-off. You get a vehicle that's clean, reliable, and ready for the miles.

Accountable by nature

Veteran-owned and owner-operated means one person stands behind your booking from inquiry to return. We sweat the details so you don't.

Let's talk

Come see the difference for yourself.

Reach out with your trip plans and we'll show you what a concierge, veteran-owned rental feels like.

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