Uber carshare

[JohnK]

Has anyone tried them?

My car in Sydney has mechanical issues and looking to hire a car for 3 days from Saturday. Forget that one cannot hire a car past 5:00pm-6:00pm Saturday night the rate is $200+/day which is a joke.

Looking at Uber Carshare but never used them. Any experiences?

 

[JohnK]

I've just looked at 44 reviews and each one negative.

I think that answers question.

 

[docjames]

When I’ve looked, a regular car rental has been a better option.

There are other carshare scout there worth considering if you just need it for a couple of hours each day - GoGet, PopCar, Flexicar.


If you must have it for multiple days, then one of the “traditional” ones may be better.

 

[JohnK]

If you must have it for multiple days, then one of the “traditional” ones may be better.

Thanks. At $500-$600 for 3 days that's not an option.

Can take little one home to mum and dad with bus and stay in hotel rest of the time.

 

[docjames]

Thanks. At $500-$600 for 3 days that's not an option.

Can take little one home to mum and dad with bus and stay in hotel rest of the time.

Car rental pricing is insane at the moment.

 

[Brissy1]

Thanks. At $500-$600 for 3 days that's not an option.

Can take little one home to mum and dad with bus and stay in hotel rest of the time.

It's not just the $ (yes ok maybe it is), it's the knowledge that you're being taken advantage of... I just checked, a corporate account can get 3 day car hire in Sydney for<$200.
I haven't tried it, but isn't there a booking app that connects renters with private people who are wanting to rent their spare car?

 

[JohnK]

Car rental pricing is insane at the moment.

A bit like airlines. Sold their cars during covid and have not updated the fleets to cater for increased demand.

@Brissy1 there are a few apps around but I've not seen any good reviews.

I'm going to risk driving my old car. No reverse and wonky gear box that may need replacing anyway.