DiDi car rentals

Ridesharing with DiDi is a great, flexible source of income for many Aussie drivers. Whether it's a full-time career or a part-time side hustle, there's the potential for good money to be made driving with DiDi. There's also definitely something to be said for being able to choose your own working hours. But what if you don't own a car? Find out everything you need to know about renting a car to drive with DiDi in this guide.

Where can I rent a car for driving with DiDi?

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Product AUFCL-UBR	Price Per Week (from)	Insurance Included?	Membership Fee	Excess Distance Cost
Splend Flexi	$188	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. Flexi and Flexi own options available.	More Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
DriverLend	$77	No	$0	$0 per km	Driverlend is a finance broker. Lease or buy a car with Driverlend and you could get up to 20% discount on dealership prices for a new vehicle.	More Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
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.	More Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Europcar Uber Rental	$225	Yes	$0	$0.25 per km	Benefit from 24/7 roadside assistance, a wide range of vehicles and no signup fee to start driving with Uber. A minimum four-week rental period applies.	More Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Hertz Uber Rental	$217	Yes	$0	$0 per km	Benefit from 24/7 roadside assistance, no lock-in contracts and no joining fees. Rego and comprehensive insurance are included in the cost.	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Splend Flexi own	$319	Yes	$990 (Joining fee)	$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	More Info Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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How does renting a car to drive with DiDi work?

To rent a car to drive with Didi, you can opt for a long-term rental from a number of standard hire car providers. However, there are some hire car providers that specialise in rideshare rentals. Renting a specialised rideshare-ready car will ensure that the vehicle meets DiDi's requirements. This means that it will have a 5 Star ANCAP safety rating, full vehicle insurance included, etc. Specialised rental cars may also include unlimited kilometre usage on the vehicles. This is particularly useful because, the more you can drive without incurring additional costs, the more money goes in your pocket.

With car rental, you get a choice of vehicle. A standard 5-seater may suit your needs as a driver, or you may prefer a larger and higher-end car. Larger vehicles allow more space for luggage-carrying families on lucrative airport runs. They also allow you to offer a more premium service, which can help with getting higher ratings. You can also still use these cars for personal use like they were your own.

What features are available?

• Insurance for business driving. Rideshare car rentals come fully insured for business use.
• Flexibility. Some car hire providers will allow you to rent a car from as little as one week. Others may require two weeks or more, but most have no lock-in contracts. Usually with car rental for ridesharing, you simply have to give some notice to end your contract.
• Fuel efficient. The more fuel efficient a car is, the more the driver earns.
• Referral bonuses. If you get others to sign up, you may qualify for a referral bonus.
• Choice of cars. Depending on the type of service you want to provide (Express, Premier or Luxe), a car rental provider should be able to supply a car that matches the DiDi requirements.
• Time and money savings. Any car you hire from an appropriate specialist provider will be suitable for DiDi driving, and everything you need is streamlined as much as possible.
• Professional customer and ratings support. Some providers, particularly newer providers, will assign you a service representative dedicated to providing professional assistance. This will help you as a driver to earn higher ratings, and therefore money.

What should I look for when renting a car to drive with DiDi?

When comparing car hire providers for rideshare vehicles, look at how the options on offer could potentially affect your earnings as a driver. For example:

• Weekly price. How much is the weekly rental price? How much do you expect to earn as a driver? Look at how the figures match up and see whether it seems like a worthwhile investment. However, bear in mind that the cheapest option isn't necessarily the best. Some providers offer advantages over others – consider insurance, professional assistance and other benefits as well as cost.
• Kilometre allowances. It's important to ensure that there are no, or at least a high, limit to the kilometres that you are able to drive in a hire car. In order to make good money, you need to be driving considerable distances. If you're being charged extra for going over your maximum kilometre allowance, you'll be eating into your pay cheque.
• Membership fees. How much will you be paying?
• Minimum and maximum rental periods. Make sure you are able to access a hire period that works for you. If you only want to drive with DiDi for a short period of time to save some extra cash, ensure that your provider doesn't require long-term commitments. If you're looking to drive longer term, you might find that a long-term rental is more cost-effective.
• Types of cars available. What kind of DiDi driver will you be? You can opt for an Express rental, a Premier vehicle or a Luxe. Find the car to suit your needs and your rider market.
• Rent-to-own options. Rent-to-own options from specialists can be a new way of buying a car. Some providers offer the opportunity to put the proceeds of your ridesharing shifts towards owning the vehicle you're driving.

What cars can I rent to drive with DiDi?

While a specialist provider will know which options will suit DiDi's rideshare requirements, you may prefer to find a model yourself that's in line with the app's specifications:

• DiDi Express. The standard service vehicles for DiDi are 5-seater economy sedans.
• DiDi Express Select. A step up from standard, Express Select cars are simply newer model economy sedans.
• DiDi Premier. To offer a higher class of service, opt to rent a luxury sedan.
• DiDi Luxe. The Luxe service is also a luxury sedan model, but only professional chauffeurs are hired to provide this service.

You can also access hybrids, electric vehicles and other fuel-efficient vehicles to spend less money on petrol and put more in the bank.

What companies offer rideshare rentals and how much does it cost?

There are currently only a few rideshare specialists operating in Australia, as well as many standard rental companies. Most of these companies reference Uber as default for rideshare-ready vehicle rentals. However, they do cover all rideshare platforms.

Below is a table outlining each provider currently specialising in rideshare rentals, including costs and additional features.

What to remember

While there is no obligation to commit to a single ridesharing platform, it's still a good idea to compare your options when deciding which platforms to sign up to. This will help to ensure that you are earning the highest amount possible for your work.

Written by

Bria Horne

Writer

Bria Horne is a writer for Finder, with a specialist knowledge of personal loans, car loans and business loans. Originally from the UK, Bria has been a professional personal finance writer in Australia for over 2 years. She has an M.A and B.A in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Sussex, and previously worked on the UK’s leading hospitality publication. See full bio