5 best car sharing companies in Moscow

The Voron car sharing service has existed for a long time, but has not yet become popular, primarily because of its specifics. It offers mainly business and premium car rentals, has a large number of car models, but in general there are relatively few of them in the park. But all these vehicles do not have branded wrapping, which for many will be a big advantage.

To start using the service, you need to register in it, pass the verification. A deposit is required for the first trips. Rental rates depend on the class of car and start from 11 rubles per minute or 2350 rubles. per day. Users can choose not only the nearest car on the map, but also order the delivery of the model they like.

Fast and convenient car rental for a short period of time is offered by CityDrive carsharing company, formerly known as You Drive. The fleet is represented by fundamentally different cars, among which there are both economy and premium options, including the Tesla Model 3. The service operates around the clock. The rental price will depend on the chosen vehicle, but will be at least 8 rubles per minute for economy transport. A 50% discount is provided for the first trip, but not more than 500 rubles. Long-term rentals of two hours or more are also possible. You can move around in a rented car in Moscow, as well as within 250 km from the Moscow Ring Road. For a number of vehicles, the travel radius has been extended to 2,000 km.

Judging by the reviews, the workload of the car park is average, so you can find a free car at any time. Keep in mind that expensive models are subject to a user rating limit, they can be rented by customers who have reached a certain level in the application.

A huge fleet of about 17,000 vehicles belongs to the Delimobil service. It was launched in 2015 and is gaining popularity every year. The service offers both budget cars and models from the premium category. There are compact MINI Cooper and Smart, Mercedes-Benz E200, GLC and Audi A5 without car sharing wrapping.

Rental rates depend on the class of car. You can choose a fixed option or pay immediately for a day of use. There is also a "Travel" tariff, within which you can buy a certain number of minutes at a cost that is the same for all types of cars. Among the advantages in the reviews they note the absence of a deposit for a car, discounts, a bonus program and a personal rate available for regular customers.

One of the largest carsharing in Russia in terms of the number of cars is the Yandex.Drive service, launched in 2018. The fleet is represented by models of different levels, including business and premium class, including Kia Rio, BMW 520i, Audi A3, Volkswagen Polo, etc.Most cars have an on-board computer with navigator functions, an audio system and voice control. It is possible to remotely start the engine, warm up or cool down the machine. The service staff takes care of the cars themselves: they clean, repair and pay for parking. Refueling is also at the expense of the company on fuel cards, while the penalty for an empty tank is not charged.

Yandex.Drive is the first service to use dynamic pricing. The cost of a trip on a rented car is formed taking into account demand, traffic situation, time of day and other factors. At the same time, there is a tariff with a fixed cost, at which the prices for the trip will be known in advance.

One of the best car sharing services in Moscow, BelkaCar, will cost you, on average, 2 times cheaper than calling a taxi. The company itself is responsible for gasoline and car washing, the client pays only for the minutes of using the vehicle. The service has been operating since 2016, and its main advantage is convenience.All cars are collected in one application, so it will take you no more than 5 minutes to get acquainted with the list of available vehicles and book one of them. No deposit is required at the same time, all cars are insured under CASCO. BelkaCar has a huge fleet of about 5,500 cars equipped with air conditioning, a charger and airbags.

To join the service, you must meet several requirements: the age of 21 and driving experience of 2 years. However, keep in mind that premium cars (for example, Mercedes-Benz CLA / GLA) can only be rented by customers with a driving experience of 5 years or more. You can travel by BelkaCar vehicle in Moscow, the entire Moscow Region and certain areas of the Vladimir Region. Immediately after booking, you have 6-25 free minutes to start using the car. If you do not meet this deadline, the reservation becomes paid. The cost of the trip is from 5 rubles per minute, the waiting time is from 2.5 rubles. It is possible to connect a package tariff for 24 hours and 200 km for 2450 rubles.