Car rental and purchase options available on Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace
Do you need access to a car to earn with Uber? Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace offers car rental and purchase options from a variety of vehicle partners exclusively for Uber drivers.
Car rentals
Choose from weekly, daily, and hourly rental options. Gas and electric vehicle (EV) models are available.
Car sales
On Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace, you can explore gas and EV purchase options in your city and discover whether you’re eligible for exclusive Uber incentives on EV purchases.
Drivers who rent a car through the Vehicle Marketplace to earn with Uber unlock the following benefits:
- Options including vehicle insurance
You can choose a car that comes with insurance, unlimited mileage, basic maintenance, and/or other possible options.
- A customized plan
You can choose from hourly, daily, and weekly rentals, so you can return the vehicle when you’re ready. Plus, certain rental options qualify for ride options like UberXL, Uber Comfort, and Uber Comfort Electric.
- Uber’s Zero Emissions incentive
The cost of charging an EV is typically much cheaper than gas—often less than half the cost.¹ Plus, drivers of fully electric vehicles can earn an extra $210 after completing 200 eligible rides in an EV every 30 days through the end of 2024.² Get more information.
"I rent through the Uber program, and I feel that it helps me because I'm not depreciating the value of my own vehicle."
—Melissa, Illinois
Start driving and earning
The open road awaits. You can sign up to drive with Uber and learn more about getting the car you need from one of our vehicle partners.
Experience an EV with no long-term commitment
Want to know what it’s like to drive an EV? Uber’s rental partners have a variety of EVs available for hourly, daily, and weekly rentals. Hear from real drivers who went electric:
“I used to drive a Toyota Camry and spend $200 per week on fuel alone. Now it’s a quarter of the cost.”
—Mohammed, New York City
“Driving an electric vehicle has been transformative for me. It’s significantly different than a gas car in a lot of ways, but then in a lot of ways the same. But it was very, very exciting to learn all the ins and outs of the technology.”
—Rachel, Boston
“Is it going to be more expensive? Am I going to run out? Is my battery going to die? I had all of this EV anxiety when I first started and it’s dissipated. It’s gone. I don’t have those challenges at all.”
—Melissa, Illinois
Ready to buy your next car?
Check out Uber’s car sales partners in the Vehicle Marketplace for great deals on your next ride, whether gas or electric. If you’re ready to go electric, you may be eligible for exclusive incentives.
Get $1,000 when you go electric with AutoNation. Terms apply.³
Receive $1,000 when your report your purchase of an EV and complete 100 rides or delivery trips in the vehicle with Uber.⁴
Frequently asked questions
- How do I rent a car to drive with Uber?
To rent a car from one of our rental partners to earn with Uber, you’ll first need to sign up to drive with Uber. Next, you can visit Uber's Vehicle Marketplace to see offers available in your city. Once you’ve selected the option that best suits your needs, reserve and pick up your rental car.
- How does Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace with rental car partners work?
We launched Uber's Vehicle Marketplace to help drivers without access to a qualifying car find an opportunity to earn with Uber. We’ve partnered with Avis, Hertz, and other vehicle partners so that drivers can get a ready-to-go car with low commitment. Once you’ve identified the rental offer that best suits your needs, you’ll complete the booking directly with the vehicle partner. Drivers can choose from hourly, daily, and weekly rentals.
- How much does it cost to rent a car to drive with Uber?
Total costs vary depending on the rental partner, the make/model of the rental vehicle, local taxes, and how long you want to keep the car. Some partners may also require a refundable deposit.
To find more information about pricing through one of our vehicle partners, visit Uber's Vehicle Marketplace.
- Why can’t I see any rental options in the Vehicle Marketplace?
Drivers who are ineligible to complete rideshare trips with Uber will not be able to see rental options in the Vehicle Marketplace.
To find available rental options in your area, you’ll first need to sign up to complete rideshare trips with Uber. Once you’re signed up and have an active driver account, you’ll be able to see rental options available to you in your area.
- Do I pay insurance when renting a car through a vehicle partner?
Most rental offers available through Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace come with insurance included. Some partners offer the option to purchase additional insurance.
- Do I need to add a rental vehicle to my Uber account?
Rental vehicles will be automatically added to your Uber driver profile, so you can go online right away and start earning.
- Where can I rent a car through a vehicle partner?
Uber's vehicle partners offer car rentals to drivers in most cities across the US. Visit Uber's Vehicle Marketplace to see if these vehicle partners have rental offers in your city.
- Is there a penalty for canceling my rental car?
Since your rental agreement will be directly with one of our vehicle partners, it’s best to contact the company you rent from to understand its cancellation policies.
- Can I use my own rental car to drive with Uber?
Drivers are only allowed to drive rental vehicles that are part of an approved partnership in order to earn with Uber. Driving an unapproved rental car may result in deactivation from the Uber platform. To see currently available and approved rental options through our vehicle partners, visit Uber's Vehicle Marketplace.
- What if approved rental options aren’t available in my area?
If you’re listed as an insured party on someone else’s vehicle insurance plan and that car meets Uber’s vehicle requirements, you may use that vehicle to earn with Uber.
- Can I lease a car through Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace?
Lease options are not available through the Vehicle Marketplace.
- Are there any incentives I can use to purchase my next vehicle?
Check out our electric vehicle incentives in the Car Sales section of the Vehicle Marketplace.
- What are the best cars to buy for driving with Uber?
Check out our vehicle eligibility page for an extensive list of vehicles that are eligible to drive in your city. You can also learn there about which Uber ride options you’ll be eligible for based on the vehicle’s make, model, and year.
- Does Uber offer any benefits for driving an electric vehicle?
Yes, Uber offers a variety of resources, incentives, and benefits to drivers who choose to go electric. You can get rewarded for completing trips in a newly purchased EV through our Vehicle Marketplace, and every month you can qualify for our Zero Emissions incentive based on your platform activity. Learn more about all the ways we’re supporting Uber drivers here.
- When should I consider replacing my current vehicle?
Vehicle eligibility is determined by a variety of factors, including vehicle age, make, model, and inspection requirement criteria. You can visit a Greenlight Hub, contact Support, or read more about eligibility criteria on our website. When purchasing your next vehicle, you may want to consider your earnings goals, the types of opportunities you may be interested in, and what you feel you can afford.
- Are purchases through the Vehicle Marketplace eligible for federal incentives?
Your purchase may be eligible for federal, state, and local incentives. We recommend asking your dealership representatives and checking for the latest incentive updates on state and federal government websites.
- What kinds of car purchase offers are available through Uber's Vehicle Marketplace?
We offer EV incentives for drivers who complete trips in a recently purchased EV from one of our partners. Our incentive amounts range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand, depending on the partnership. Throughout the year, we’re constantly releasing new offers, and we encourage you to check the Vehicle Marketplace frequently to be sure you never miss an opportunity.
¹The cost of gas and charging varies by location, vehicle type, and personal usage, and is subject to price fluctuations.
²The $210 Zero Emissions incentive will be available in the US only starting on April 11, 2024, on or around 10am local time (start time may vary based on location and other factors). The last day for a driver to be eligible to participate in the incentive is January 4, 2025, at 10am PT. Incentive payments will be added to a driver’s account after completing the incentive criteria. Offer only available to eligible rideshare drivers who provide zero-emission rides and otherwise meet the incentive criteria during their 30-day incentive period. Uber Eats, Uber Courier, and other delivery trips are not eligible. Canceled rides do not count. Only battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles are eligible. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible. In cases where the vehicle information provided to Uber is not sufficient for determining whether the vehicle is an EV, the vehicle will not be eligible to receive the incentive. Drivers should become eligible for the incentive within approximately 24 hours of when they take their first trip in a zero-emission vehicle, though sometimes longer. Thirty-day periods will be unique to each eligible driver. Drivers are eligible for the $210 Zero Emissions incentive every 30 days. Specifically, drivers who complete at least 200 rides in an EV will receive the $210 incentive; drivers who take less than 200 EV rides will not receive the incentive. Drivers can earn a maximum of $210 per 30-day period. Uber reserves the right to: 1) withhold or deduct payments in the event of error, suspected fraud, illegality, or violation of driver terms or these terms, 2) change the trip requirements, incentive payouts, or other offer details at any time and without notice, and 3) disqualify a vehicle at any time that does not meet the eligibility requirements.
³In order to be eligible to receive the $1,000 (the “Driver Incentive”) from the AutoNation/Uber 2024 EV Promotion (“EV Promotion”), drivers must: 1) use AutoNation for Drivers on Uber (at https://autonation.com/UberOffer) to receive an offer on a battery electric vehicle (an “Eligible Vehicle of Interest”) from an AutoNation store and subsequently purchase an Eligible Vehicle of Interest from that dealer between April 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 (the “Eligible Purchase”), and 2) the driver must register the Eligible Purchase by adding vehicle details to their Driver Profile and completing 100 trips with the Eligible Purchase within 45 days. Driver canceled trips do not count as completed trips. This AutoNation/Uber 2024 EV Promotion is only redeemable one time and is available for a limited time and while supplies last. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible. The Driver Incentive, if applicable, will be electronically transferred to the driver’s registered Uber account within 30 days of the driver completing all the requirements of this EV Promotion as set forth in these terms and conditions. Incentives awarded on the Uber platform are taxable income to the recipient and subject to 1099-NEC reporting. The EV Promotion is administered by Uber, and Uber reserves the right to withhold or deduct payments in the event of error, suspected fraud, illegality, or violation of driver terms or these terms. The EV Promotion is subject to change or withdrawal at any time and without notice. These Terms and Conditions were last updated on and are effective as of 4/1/2024.
⁴In order to be eligible to receive the $1,000 (the “Driver Incentive”) from the TrueCar/Uber 2024 EV Promotion (“EV Promotion”), drivers must: 1) use TrueCar for Drivers on Uber (at https://uber.truecar.com/) to receive an offer on a battery electric vehicle (an “Eligible Vehicle of Interest”) from a TrueCar Certified Dealer and subsequently purchase an Eligible Vehicle of Interest from that dealer within 90 days of receiving the offer and between April 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 (the “Eligible Purchase”), 2) the driver must report the Eligible Purchase to TrueCar within 45 days of purchase at https://uber.truecar.com/report-purchase/, and 3) the driver must register the Eligible Purchase by adding vehicle details to their Driver Profile and completing 100 trips with the Eligible Purchase within 45 days of purchase. Driver canceled trips do not count as completed trips. This TrueCar/Uber 2024 EV Promotion is only redeemable one time and is available for a limited time and while supplies last. To be eligible to receive the Driver Incentive, driver must not have received a driver incentive from any previous promotion. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible. The Driver Incentive will be electronically transferred to the driver’s registered Uber account within 30 days of the driver completing all the requirements of this EV Promotion as set forth in these terms and conditions. Incentives awarded on the Uber platform are taxable income to the recipient and subject to 1099-NEC reporting. The EV Promotion is administered by Uber, and Uber reserves the right to withhold or deduct payments in the event of error, suspected fraud, illegality, or violation of driver terms or these terms. The EV Promotion is subject to change or withdrawal at any time and without notice. TrueCar operates the TrueCar Auto Buying Program, and Uber is not responsible for the products or services offered by third parties on the TrueCar Auto Buying Program, including the financial terms of offers received from Certified Dealers. These Terms and Conditions were last updated on and are effective as of 4/1/2024.
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