What is an Uber rental car? (all you must know)
Getting rent when needed can be a challenging task for someone who has never done it before or doesn’t know where to start.
That being said, Uber Rent is billed as the solution to many of these hassles, so if you’ve heard of it and you’re interested, here’s what you need to know!
What will Uber rent in 2022?
Uber Rent allows customers to rent vehicles through the Uber app to drive themselves in 2022. Vehicles for Uber Rent are provided by major car rental companies such as Hertz and Avis. Uber Rent lets you reserve your car up to 2 hours before pickup, and you need to use it for at least 1 day.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about Uber rentals, including how it’s different from other similar services, some of the terms of use you can expect, and more!
What’s the difference between an Uber rental car and an Uber rental car?
Uber Rent and Uber Rental are two different services, Rent allows you to pick up your car and drive it yourself, while Rental allows you to rent a car with a driver by the hour.
Uber Rent uses the Uber app to give you access to vehicles you can rent from traditional rental companies like Hertz and Avis.
Also, Uber Rental works much like a regular Uber ride, except you can get the driver between 1 and 12 hours.
You can also add and delete stops on the go, up to 5 at a time.
Uber will charge you by looking at different aspects of the ride, starting with the number of hours you have a driver.
You’ll also be charged by distance, and you’ll also have to pay additional costs associated with the ride, such as tolls and parking.
Uber Rental also allows you to hire different types of drivers depending on your needs, from those in small compact cars to those in full-size SUVs.
Is Uber Reserve the same as Uber Rent?
Uber Reserve is different from Uber Rent in that Reserve lets you plan your trip in advance, whereas Rent lets you rent a car from a rental car company and drive yourself.
Uber Reserve is also often confused with Uber Rental. Rentals allow you to hire a driver by the hour and make multiple stops during your trip.
Uber Reserve is a regular Uber ride in all respects, but it allows you to request a ride 30 days in advance.
With Uber Reserve, you only pay for the ride; your driver takes care of everything else, including parking and fueling.
Reserve is also available in most markets where Uber operates, while Rent and Rental are currently limited to specific regions.
What do I need to rent an Uber car?
Before renting a car with Uber Rent, you need to:
- 21 years or older
- Possess a valid driver’s license, i.e. one that is not suspended or expired
- Use a payment method that matches your identity, e.g. if you’re using a card, it must be in your name
- Use a credit card to make a reservation, but then you can use other payment methods if you want
These are the core requirements, there may be others, such as limiting the types of cars you can’t rent if you’re not old enough.
A credit card is required when renting a car.
This is because it acts as a safety net for the rental company in case the car is involved in an accident or requires repairs that exceed your security deposit.
Which cars can I rent from Uber?
You can rent several different types of vehicles from Uber, as long as the app connects to your dealership with vehicles available.
Since you’re buying a car from a company like Hertz and not Uber itself, you should expect to find the same type of vehicle there.
Some common options include the same types of cars used for regular Uber rides, including sedans, compact cars, SUVs, and minivans.
However, as we discussed in the previous section, there are some restrictions on the cars you can actually drive.
For example, Avis does not allow persons under the age of 25 to rent the following types of vehicles:
- full-size SUV
- Luxury cars
- small truck
- bus
- Premium SUV
How do I book a 6 hour Uber?
To book a 6 hour Uber, you need to use Uber Rental instead of Uber Rent. Rentals have a minimum usage period of one day, while rentals allow you to choose between 1 and 12 hours.
To book a 6-hour car with Uber Rental, follow these steps:
- From your Uber home screen, tap Rent a car
- Set the number of hours you want the car to be (6 in this case)
- Click on “Book Rental”
- Add your destination and edit as needed before time runs out
To learn more, you can also read our post on UberXL, Uber VIP and Uber Pass.
in conclusion
Uber Rent is a service that uses the Uber app to connect users to vehicle rental services from major companies like Hertz and Avis. When you rent a car with Uber Rent, you drive the car yourself.
Uber Rent is different from Uber Rentals, which serves as a regular ride-hailing service for drivers, but you can use your car by the hour, and you can add multiple stops.
