Join the growing community of Australians saving on the cost of using a car Save on the cost of using a car
How it works
See how it works
Learn how neighbour-to-neighbour car sharing works
Why borrow a car with Car Next Door?
Free membership
Join the community for free and pay only when you need a car. Borrow by the hour or by the day, with fuel and damage cover included.
Cars on your street
With over 5,000 share cars across Australia, you can borrow a car close to home – sign up to see the exact locations of cars on our fleet map.
Save money
Your neighbour’s car can be up to 50% cheaper than a traditional rental, plus you only pay for the time you need it.
Damage and loss cover included
All trips include damage and loss cover and you can reduce your excess for more peace of mind, just like a rental car.
24 hour support
All bookings come with 24-hour roadside assistance and member support. We’ve got instructions for every step of the way in our support centre.
Help the community and the environment
The majority of your money goes back to your community, you’re making use of unused cars, and we purchase carbon offsets to help reduce your carbon footprint.
Ready to find your first car?
How much does it cost?
Prices include fuel, damage cover and roadside assistance.
| Monthly fee | None |
| Booking fee | $6.99 |
| Rental rates from | $5/h or $25/d |
| Distance fee from | $0.21/km |
| Excess ^ | $2,000 |
| Reduce excess to $500 | $1.50/h or $18/d |
| Join now |
You’ll pay a refundable $150 deposit when you book your first trip. Learn more.
^ The maximum amount you'll have to pay if you are responsible for damage. Exclusions apply. Learn more about damage cover.
Our pricing in action
Picking up furniture around town for $45
Sarah borrowed Andrew’s van to pick up the furniture she ordered. With the money she saved on delivery, she could even pay someone to put it together.
| Time cost | 3 hours for $30.00 |
| Distance cost includes fuel | 25km for $8.25 |
| Booking fee | $6.99 |
| TOTAL | $45.24 |
Getting the folks from the airport for $52
Michael’s parents were in town, so he borrowed Laura’s car to pick them up from the airport. With the money he saves not having a car, he could treat them to lunch.
| Time cost | 1 day for $25.00 |
| Distance cost includes fuel | 60km for $19.80 |
| Booking fee | $6.99 |
| TOTAL | $51.79 |
