Are you one of these people who would rather invest their money in travel than in other things? Would you like to know the applications for cheap travel by car? If the answer to both questions is yes, you have to be aware of the next ranking on apps to rent cars in an economical way.
In addition, you may be someone looking to save some extra money and who loves to travel around the city or the world. That is why these applications for cheap travel by car cannot miss on your mobile to seek to give a better meaning to your life.
What are the best car rental apps?
MyTaxi
The free app MyTaxi for Android, iOS and Windows Phone has created a system that leaves the powerful intermediaries between customers and drivers outside. The customer can use the app to display all participating taxis in the surroundings, to make direct contact with the driver, to follow the route in real time on the display and to evaluate the driver after the end of the ride. In addition, it is possible to calculate in advance the approximate travel price and define desired special options, such as a particularly environmentally friendly environmental tax.
Uber
In contrast to MyTaxi, Uber provides private drivers to customers. The social sharing service has called for the taxis trade: With an action day they drew attention to the illegal offer from their point of view . Rides are mediated by means of "unauthorized competitors", that is, to drivers who are not licensed as persons.
The rental car app aims to differentiate itself from other competing services: it will allow you to book a car, 30 minutes or 30 days in advance. Recently, he launched Uber Pitch, a project that is landing in 37 European cities: the initiative allows startups to illustrate their business idea at Uber. During the 10 minute race, participants can "pitch" their business idea to professionals, getting feedback and suggestions to improve the project. For this task in Italy Uber has entrusted with United Ventures, partner of the project.
Lyft
Lyft ( iOS , Android ): Uber's antagonist is the Lyft californian, which differs from the competitor because it passes through Facebook. The app puts drivers in touch with each other through an algorithm that can select the best pair based on the circle of friends and interests shown on their profile. Each Lyft driver is subjected to 5 security checks, from the driving test to judicial checks. After each step, if the driver gets a score below 3 he will never match that user / driver, if he is less than 4.5 is excluded from the circuit.
MyTaxy
MyTaxy ( iOS , Android , Windows ): The app allows you to book a taxi quickly, track it directly and pay directly through App, then evaluate. The application counts 10 million users. The user can request regular or 5-star taxi drivers. The Radar Taxi allows you to watch all the taxis in your vicinity. The tariff calculator is able to calculate in advance how much it will cost you. You can also book the taxi for the day and the hour you want.
BlaBlaCar
BlaBlaCar ( iOS , Android ): Offering or finding a car ride, traveling with verified users and sharing fuel and toll charges with them saves up to 75%. The app allows you to control user profiles and choose who to travel; make and receive payments directly via app; you can access your travel details directly from the app at any time; Users are encouraged to give feedback to those they travel to.
Car2Go
Car2Go ( iOS , Android , Windows): Car2go members have a car at their disposal, whenever they need it, just board and leave. To travel to all European cities where car2go is present, just have an account to rent a car in Rome, Berlin, Madrid and Vienna, just like at home. car2go offers free car sharing services: you can rent your car from the chosen point and then leave it to your destination in the area where service is in your city. The price of fuel, insurance and parking are already included in the retail price. The user can book the cars up to 30 minutes before the rental, displaying the approximate position and fuel level or charging power.
Enjoy
Enjoy ( iOS , Android , Windows ): Just check out the map to locate the nearest Enjoy vehicle or in your area of interest; you can set the filters to get an optimal result based on the model and options. By placing on the app the number plate and the code visible on the windshield, you rent a vehicle encountered along the way, reaching it within 90 minutes of the reservation (15 free plus 75 for a fee).
Bipi
Bipi is a service of delivery and collection of rental cars, among which is the Tesla.
The Bipi service is already free in cities like Madrid or Barcelona .
Its car catalog , with brands like SsangYong or INFINITY, is divided into Economy, Business, Premium and Tesla.
The advantages of using Bipi versus the traditional car rental model is that, with this application, you can save the queues of the typical rent-a-car establishment. Plus, you get extra paperwork and commuting.
In this way, a worker from Bipi is the one who delivers the vehicle in the place where the customer says . This same person also takes care of the collection of the car.
Bluemove
Bluemove consists of the hourly car rental, which is collected and returned in car parks throughout the city center.
Bluemove is paid per hour and per kilometer . It is a different model from the conventional car rental, charged by days. Bluemove hourly rates are low, starting at approximately € 2 / hour.
The final amount is based on an amount for the hours used and an amount for the kilometers traveled,that's as simple as that.
In addition, it is not paid for gasoline , since it is included in the cost of use, regardless of which you consume.
Drivy
Drivy is a company dedicated to renting cars between private individuals. This company facilitates the reservation, collection and return of a vehicle with the use of only the customer's smartphone.
If today shared travel companies, such as Uber , in which a private driver provides a service with his own vehicle, are having a great reception among users (without the controversy with legal issues), Drivy has picked up the idea and adapted it in its way to the world of car rental.
The operation of the app is simple and you will only have to use your mobile phone to get you a car for as long as you need it. And you will not only get the vehicle, but also sign the contract and avoid filling all types of documentation with personal data.
First, you will have to verify the license and the driver's card that will lend you your car. You will then take several pictures of the vehicle to check the status of the vehicle . Next, you will note the kilometers and the gas that indicates the meter of the means of transport that is going to be rented.
With all this data, the application of Drivy will facilitate a contract that will be possible to sign with the finger , without having to print anything.
Twist ( iOS , Android , Windows ): You can book your car through the Twist App or the website. By clicking on the car's info box, you can see the correct location, fuel level and cleaning conditions. Remember that the reservation will remain valid for 30 minutes, after which the car will be available again for anyone who wants to book it.
Very interesting. Didn’t know about many of these services.