GoGet vs. Uber Carshare: Car Hire Rates Comparison
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Considering renting a GoGet car or Uber Carshare for your car rental needs in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane?
Let's break down the costs of both carshare options to help you make an informed choice.
GoGet are the experts in carsharing in Australia. Established in Newtown in 2003, we’re Australian owned and we’ve been operating for more than 20 years, with over 8 million trips and counting.
When it comes to GoGet and Uber Carshare, you'll notice a few differences. GoGet owns and professionally maintains and cleans its cars, which are available for members to hire all the time, while Uber Carshare, a peer-to-peer platform, relies on cars owned by individuals in your neighbourhood. This gives GoGet the ability to offer a consistent service and control the consistency, reliability and availability of our carshare network.
GoGet vs Uber Carshare: Who is the cheapest?
Let's get down to brass tacks – cost. With GoGet, you'll find transparent and competitive pricing that's hard to beat. No upfront deposits or booking fees mean you can keep more of your hard-earned cash in your pocket and transparent pricing means that there are no nasty surprises in store.
Uber Carshare may appear to have lower headline rates, though be aware that there are additional charges not included and there are no free kms included in their daily rates, while GoGet includes 100km/day for free.
Membership Options
Flexibility is the name of the game. GoGet offers a range of membership options to suit your needs and your wallet. The higher your membership level, the lower the hourly and daily vehicle booking rates and the more you save, giving you the flexibility to choose the membership that suits your specific usage needs. And if you're a student, senior, business or not-for-profit organisation, check out our GoStudent, GoSenior or Business plans for awesome discounts!
Uber Carshare doesn’t have any different membership plans which means that, although there are no membership fees, there are also no options for regular users to access lower usage rates. There is also a booking fee of $6.99 each time you make a vehicle booking which goes towards maintaining the Uber Carshare platform.
Usage Rates
While the headline rates might appear lower with Uber Carshare, you may find yourself shelling out extra for a hefty $150 refundable upfront deposit on your first trip as well as a booking fee of $6.99 each time you make a vehicle booking plus an additional compulsory basic damage cover. With GoGet there are no deposits or booking fees and insurance is included in our published rates.
With Uber Carshare, usage rates and km costs are determined by individual car owners and are subject to fluctuate or change without prior notification. Similarly, the availability of Uber Carshare vehicles is determined by vehicle owners and may also change without notice, while GoGet cars are always available for hire and the rate doesn’t fluctuate.
GoGet Rates vs. Uber Carshare Rate Comparison Table
Below is a comparison of the plans offered by GoGet and Uber Carshare so you can compare apples with apples. If you want a full overview comparison of all major carshare providers in Australia, check out our carshare comparison table.
* Other GoGet plans available
Numbers are great - but how does that actually stack up in terms of a realistic total booking cost on each platform?
Well, glad you asked, because we’ve provided some example trips below. Check them out!
GoGet Rates vs. Uber Carshare Rate Comparison Examples
Now, let's cut to the chase and compare rates. We've taken four example trips to give you a clear view of how the numbers stack up:
A day around town
You've got errands to run and shopping to do around Melbourne. You book a Kia Cerato for three hours and drive 15km.
GoGet comes in at $32.40 * (25.20 + 7.20)
Uber Carshare comes in at $50.04 ** ($43.29 + $6.75)
With GoGet, you’d save $17.64A Saturday at the beach
You need the car for a full day and plan to drive to the beach, the total round trip is 90km. You choose a Toyota Rav-4 SUV so a few friends can tag along. Remember GoGet do not charge extra over the weekend, while many Uber Carshare cars have a higher weekend surcharge rate.
GoGet comes in at $108.00 * ($108.00 + FREE KMS)
Uber Carshare comes in at $157.49 ** ($116.99 + $40.50)
With GoGet, you’d save $49.49A long weekend away
You’re planning a relaxing 3-day weekend away and you plan a scenic 350km round trip. You decide to take the Toyota Rav-4 for the comfort and extra legroom. You also opt to lower your damage cover from $2,000 to $500 for the duration of the trip for your peace of mind.
GoGet comes in at $401.20 * ($324.00 + $17.50 after FREE KMS + $59.70)
Uber Carshare comes in at $520.33 ** ($308.83 + $157.50 + $54.00)
With GoGet, you’d save $119.13A week-long holiday
You’re planning an interstate getaway for 7 days but only plan to use a vehicle sporadically. You decide to take the Toyota Rav-4 again and estimate you’ll travel about 350km. You also opt to lower your damage cover to $500 for the duration of the trip.
GoGet comes in at $895.30 * ($756.00 + FREE KMS + $139.30)
Uber Carshare comes in at $937.29 ** ($653.79 + $157.50 + $126.00)
With GoGet, you’d save $41.99
No Free Kilometres? Remember to Budget for KM Costs
Remember if you do end up driving more than expected, the story may change as Uber Carshare has no free kms included, unlike the 100km/day you receive with GoGet. The additional kms can add up if you use it more than you plan to.
Save on Weekends: GoGet's Fixed Rates vs. Uber Carshare Surcharges
Many of Uber Carshare’s cars also have weekend surcharge pricing. This means your weekend getaway or holiday can end up costing a lot more than you bargained for. With GoGet, however, we have fixed pricing. You'll pay the same per hour or day, no matter whether you book in the middle of the week or on the busiest weekend of the year.
GoGet Hourly Versus Daily Rates
With GoGet, you always pay the lowest rate per trip. This means that even if you book a car for less than a day, the Daily Rate will automatically apply if it works out cheaper than the hourly rate plus the kms you drive.
Peace of Mind Before You Drive
If you do choose Uber Carshare remember before you hit the road to give the service logbook a quick once-over. With Uber, it's in your hands to confirm the vehicle's up-to-date with servicing and well-maintained by the owner because, hey, better to be safe than sorry.
Vehicles used in the comparison examples above from both Uber Carshare and GoGet are like for like for each comparison (same make, model) and the GoGet rates used are GoFrequent rates. The $30/month goFrequent membership fee is excluded from the comparison. Rates are taken directly from each carshare provider’s website booking system, though for Uber Carshare prices are set at a car by car level and both cheaper and more expensive alternatives were available.
GoGet cars are all owned, professionally maintained and safety checked by GoGet
The GoGet Difference
GoGet carshare is all about making car sharing easy, convenient and safe. We're not just talking about getting you from one place to another; we're talking about a reliable and cost-effective journey. Here's why GoGet is the right carshare choice.
No Upfront Deposit, Weekend Surcharges or Booking Fees or additional compulsory basic damage cover fee - No hidden fees here or additional booking fees or compulsory damage cover fees every time you take a trip.
Entire Fleet of Professionally owned and Maintained vehicles - When you're with us, you have the peace of mind knowing that our cars are all GoGet owned and professionally maintained. No need to rely on individuals to maintain their cars to standard as you might with peer-to-peer operators.
Free Cancellation until Start of Booking - Life happens, plans change. We get it. That's why we won't charge you if you change your mind.
Easy parking - The majority of GoGet vehicles have their own, designated parking space. This means it is easy to find at the start of your trip and easy to park at the end of your trip.
The GoGet Network - We’ve invested in owning our network and placing cars where our members want them. We have dense networks of vehicles which means you’ll be able to get a car when you need one and all our cars are 100% dedicated to carshare.
24/7/365 Support and Roadside Assistance - We've got your back, no matter the hour or day.
Flexible Membership Options - We understand that one size doesn't fit all. Choose a plan that suits your lifestyle, whether you're a frequent explorer or an occasional adventurer.
Before You Decide on Carshare!
Before you make your carshare choice, make sure to check out what existing members have to say about each service on Product Review and Trust Pilot at the links below - both are completely independent third-party review websites.
Product Review
GoGet Carshare | Uber Carshare (formerly Car Next Door)
Trust Pilot
GoGet Your Perfect Ride, Every Time
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Assumptions
* For each of the example scenarios outlined above, we’ve assumed you’re on the GoGet GoFrequent plan. The GoFrequent plan has a membership fee of $30 per month, which hasn’t been factored into the calculation. Remember you can upgrade, downgrade or cancel at any time and you don’t ever have to pay a booking fee with GoGet.
** The Uber Carshare pricing does not factor in the upfront $150 refundable deposit required upon sign up. Uber Carshare vehicle rates are taken directly from the Uber Carshare website checkout page as at 14 December 2023.
Vehicles used from both Uber Carshare and GoGet are like for like for each comparison, attempting to match make, model and year. It is also important to note that Uber Carshare rates are determined by individual car owners and will differ car by car. The rates provided above give a realistic side by side comparison, however, there were both cheaper and more expensive alternatives available.
Prices are correct as of 14 December 2023.