Frequently asked questions

In car sharing a car is used by various people, who share the cost of ownership and the responsibilities. There are several forms of car sharing. Find out more on this page. Or watch the explainer video’s (in Dutch) here.

Car ownership involves many expenses, such as purchase, taxes, insurance, MOT, repairs, fuel, parking and depreciation. Because you share these costs with other users, driving a shared car can be cheaper. However, this only applies if you drive less than 10,000 kilometers per year. Above that mileage a shared car is generally more expensive. Do you want to know if car sharing can be a low-cost alternative for you? Use the ANWB cost calculator to find out. 

In general you have to be at least 18 years of age to use a shared car, and you must have a valid driving license. For some cars additional requirements may apply. For example, the minimum age to drive a bigger or more expensive car may be higher, or you may be required to have a minimum number of claim-free years. It is important to check the specific requirements of every provider in advance.

That depends on the presence of providers in your neighbourhood or town/city. Click here to see where you’ll find shared cars, or find out here which providers there are. In this video Harmen from Amsterdam tells you (in Dutch) how he’s always able to use a shared car.

In general shared cars are well insured, and damage to third parties or the car itself is covered. However, in most cases there is a deductible to consider, so reading the policy conditions in advance is advisable. Find out more about liability in case of an accident or damage on this page, or watch the explainer video on insurance (both in Dutch).

Yes, but most memberships are free. In general, access to a provider’s platform and the reservation system is provided by downloading an app and creating an account. There are different types of membership, such as pay-per-ride, a monthly fee, or a subscription with lower rates for each ride. The choice is either provider specific, or depends on what form of car sharing you prefer (for example incidental rides with Greenwheels or MyWheels or a car you share with just your neighbours and which you use regularly) and how often you use a shared car.

Yes, many providers offer plans to rent a shared car for a longer period of time. This can be convenient if you want to use the car for a weekend away or a holiday. The possibilities and conditions are provider specific, so make sure to read what every provider has on offer and on which basis. Find out here which providers there are.

On this page you can read (in Dutch) how others use shared cars and what their experiences are.

Did you never rent a shared car before? In these videos (Dutch spoken) we explain how you can get your ‘car sharing license’ in five easy steps.

Most shared cars are suitable for a child seat or a booster seat. Tom and Nikki from Wassenaar tell you all about it (in Dutch) in this video. Or check the possibilities with the providers.

On this page you’ll find a list of all the municipalities that take part, or check this map for all municipalities and providers.