Until recently, the idea of a car sharing service seemed to many utterly absurd. Why would anyone want to rent a car from a stranger when there are car rental services? Such questions were still topical, even when smartphones gave us access to vehicle anywhere, anytime. Now the story is a little bit different. Worldwide statistics show that car sharing services are becoming more and more popular and that more and more people are opting for car sharing compared to traditional car rentals. There are many reasons for this, but the top three are convenience, affordability, and the opportunity to earn extra money.

Convenience of car sharing service

Comparing car sharing and car rental, the most obvious difference is convenience. Using the mobile app and location on smartphones, car sharing allows us to find the closest vehicle, so we can sit in a car after just a few steps and then get to our desired destination. On the other hand, renting a car requires us to go to the nearest office, fill out all the bureaucracy and then wait for a free car that might not even be available immediately.

Empty wallet for a one-day rental

Depending on the location and time of day you want to rent a car, prices can vary greatly, but in most cases, renting a car can quickly empty your wallet. In addition, some car rental companies have a condition of minimum time setting of 24 hours. In case you only need the car for one hour, you still must pay a full day rental; despite not using the car for the remaining 23 hours of the day.

Renting a car does not bring you extra earnings

For many, the most tempting benefit of using a car sharing service is that they can make some extra money with their car. Instead of having their car unused, standing in the parking lot or in the garage, they can rent it to someone who needs it, or - in the case of luxury cars – wants to drive a new four-wheeled adult toy.

The process of listing a car for car sharing purposes is very simple and takes only a few clicks.

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