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How you can become an Uber driver even when you don't have a car.

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Becoming an Uber driver can be an easy way to earn money. While more and more drivers are signing up, the fact you need your own car, as well as Uber's requirements for that car can prohibit people from signing up. You might also be cautious of the wear and tear so much driving can do to your car.

Luckily, you can rent a car through Uber's vehicle marketplace, where rental companies charge a set price per week and can cover car maintenance and even insurance. Renting a car can be a good option for Uber drivers, with drivers in Australia able to earn between $30-$35 per hour. This means renting a car be cheaper than leasing taxi plates.

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Name Product Price Per Week (from) Insurance Included? Membership Fee Excess Distance Cost
Splend Car Rentals
Splend Car Rentals
$269
Yes
$275 (26 week rental period)
$0.10 per km
Get access to fuel discounts, referral bonuses and member only benefits when you rent a rideshare car with Splend. Rent-to-Drive and Rent-to-Buy options available.
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DriveMyCar Uber Rentals
DriveMyCar Uber Rentals
$160
Yes
$0
$0.10 per km
Get insurance, maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance in the all-inclusive price. Discounts available for longer rental periods.
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Splend Rent-to-Own
Splend Rent-to-Own
$269
Yes
$275 (26 week rental period)
$0.10 per km
Rent a car and pay it off as you go with no lock-in contract, membership benefits and flexible rental options
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Rental CompanyFrom Price Per WeekKM p/weekMore Information
Splend
$1991,000
  • $275 joining fee
  • Minimum 4-day terms
  • 14-day hand-back notice
Europcar$1952,100
  • Four week minimum
  • Rental paid upfront
  • No early repayment penalty
Thrifty$2461,050
  • $200 deposit and one week advance payment required
  • Minimum seven-day terms
  • Maximum two-month terms
Atlas$199Unlimited
  • One week payment and one-week advance payment required
  • Minimum 28-day term
  • 14-day hand-back notice
Stride$219Unlimited
  • $250 joining fee
  • Maximum term of four years
  • $1 final payment to own
  • Exit fee of $500 and one day's notice required
RideLender$175-$350Unlimited
  • $650 insurance excess bond
  • Seven-day minimum term
  • Seven-day handback notice
Rent2Drive$350-$350Unlimited
  • $650 insurance excess bond (paid over 13 weeks)
  • No minimum term
UCAR$231600
  • $500 insurance excess bond (paid over 10 weeks)
  • No minimum term
  • 14-day hand-back notice
DriveMyCar$1791,050
  • $0 annual fee
  • $300 deposit
  • Minimum seven-day terms
  • Seven-day hand-back notice

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