RideLender Uber Rental
Summary
Rent or rent-to-own a RideLender vehicle with comprehensive cover and no hidden fees.
RideLender offers weekly car rental for individuals and businesses, including drivers working with Uber and other rideshare platforms. Plans come with different kilometre allowances, and all rentals include comprehensive insurance, servicing and maintenance. A bond and insurance excess apply, and other fees may apply for late returns, breaking your contract early, or tolls and fines.
Details
Product Details
| Product Name | RideLender Uber Rental |
| Excess Distance Cost | per km |
| Price Per Week (from) | $149 |
If you’d like to rent-to-own a vehicle, you simply make weekly payments over a period of three years, with a $40 discount in fees after each year. This option is available for both new and used cars, with a two-year payment period for used cars.
Factors to consider before renting a vehicle through RideLender
RideLender's rentals are designed for rideshare drivers who don't have their own car or whose car doesn't meet the platform's requirements, although you can also use the car for personal trips. Weekly rent can add up over time, so compare the total cost with buying a car or taking out a car loan, especially if you're considering rent-to-own, where you won't own the car until you've made every payment.
You'll need to pay a bond before you start, and rent-to-own contracts also have a membership fee. Your insurance excess will be higher if you're under 25. Check your plan's kilometre allowance and the charges for extra kilometres, returning the car late, breaking the contract early, and tolls or fines
Features of RideLender’s vehicle rental
Below are some of the features of RideLender’s rental agreements.
- Uber and personal use. While RideLender does allow for personal use, more than 50% of the vehicle’s use must be for business purposes.
- Choice of rental plans. RideLender offers several weekly rental plans for new and used cars, each with a different kilometre allowance, including an unlimited-kilometre option. The higher the allowance, the higher the weekly cost, and you'll pay extra for any kilometres over your plan's limit.
- Rent-to-own. RideLender offers you the option of renting with the intention of buying the vehicle. The rent-to-own contract includes the same insurance and maintenance cover as a rent-only agreement. You can own a new car after three years, or a used car after two years.
- No joining fee. Simple renters are not charged a joining fee, but rent-to-own drivers must pay a membership fee of $750.
- Insurance and maintenance. All vehicles are covered by comprehensive insurance, service and maintenance. The basic insurance excess is charged at the start of the contract and is refunded within 14 days following the end of the rental period.
- Drivers under 25 years allowed. If you’re under the age of 25 you will be asked to pay an additional age excess of $500.
How much does it cost to rent a vehicle with RideLender?
The following are some of the fees and charges you might have to pay.
- Basic insurance excess. All drivers must pay $750 to cover the basic insurance excess.
- Age excess. If you’re under 25, you pay an additional $500.
- Joining fee. If you’d like to rent-to-own, you will be asked to pay a membership fee of $750.
- Toll fees. RideLender will hold $250 to cover toll fees. At the end of the rental period, you will be refunded the amount minus the toll fees accumulated.
- Late return fee. If you return the vehicle after the rental period has ended, you will be charged $5 for every hour you are late.
- Break fee. If you’d like to return the vehicle before the end of the rental period, you will be charged a break fee of $110.
- Administration fees. You will be charged an administration fee of $10 per toll or fine incurred during the rental period.
How to sign up with RideLender
You can sign up with RideLender online. Before you apply, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:
- You must have a current, full Australian driver's licence.
- You must have an ABN.
When applying, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Your driver’s licence
- Your ABN
- A utility bill as proof of address
RideLender doesn't check your credit history, and it can help you upload the vehicle's documents to your rideshare profiles.
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Rebecca Pike Finder
August 11, 2025
Hi Alexander,
The minimum rental period could be 7 days, 42 days or 100 days, depending on what rental option you choose.
For more specific questions about RideLender’s options, you’ll probably need to speak to them directly. You can view their FAQs here.
Thanks,
Rebecca
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Alexander Hanna
August 06, 2025
What is the minimum rental period?