How much is a rental car?

May 30, 2024 2 min read
There are several factors to consider when figuring out how much a car rental costs

It depends. There are several factors to consider when figuring out how much a car rental costs. Our pricing is based on several main factors. These include trip duration, daily price, mileage, insurance & roadside assistance, and a Getaround service fee. Depending on these factors, the pricing of rentals will vary.

Figure out how much your rental car costs with Getaround

To understand booking prices for rental cars, there are several factors to consider. At Getaround, our main factors contributing to car rental prices include :

  • Trip duration: The amount of time you rent a vehicle.
  • Daily price: An hour or day rate for the car set by the owner.
  • Mileage: The included mileage depends on the duration of your rental. Learn more about the mileage allowance.
  • Insurance & roadside assistance: Full coverage driving for all trips.
  • Getaround service fee: A small fee that helps us keep the platform running smoothly. Discount codes and promotions cannot be applied to the service fee.

Additional factors to consider while calculating rental costs

While your overall cost will depend on these main factors, additional aspects of your car hire can also affect the price. Considerations like deals & promotions, car size and model, airport locations, when you book, the driver's age, and the country you are in, can all affect the average cost as well.

The best way to figure out how much your trip will cost is to input your trip dates, details, and location in the search bar on the Getaround homepage! This can help you calculate travel costs when you book your next Getaround car.

Factors that don't affect car rental prices

In case you are interested in knowing what doesn't affect rental car cost, here is a list of what the rental price doesn't include:

  • Fuel: If you return the car with less fuel than it had at the start, you'll be charged for the missing fuel plus a refill fee. View more information on our fuel policy.
  • Extra mileage: If you plan to drive further than the included mileage for your rental, add a mileage package when booking to increase your mileage allowance. If you drive more than your mileage allowance, you'll pay for the extra miles after the rental. Learn more about the mileage allowance.
  • Plus or Premium protection plan (optional): Add this option to reduce the fees you'd have to pay in case of damage or an accident.
  • Additional fees: You'll incur extra charges if you return the car late, dirty, or far away from where you were supposed to bring it back.

With Getaround, all other options are free of charge. For instance, extra bags, adding a secondary driver, or borrowing a navigation system in our vehicles are not chargeable.

We hope we've answered your question! For more answers to your questions, find additional information on our company website! Whether you're a driver or an owner, we have plenty of resources in our help center.