The significant increase in demand for ride-hailing apps is leading many people to consider renting a car to work with apps like Uber.

Because consumer habits are changing and owning a car is no longer a priority for many, the preference is to use ride-hailing apps.

But is it worth renting a car to work for Uber? Find out more below!

Okay, before renting a car with the intention of earning an income as a rideshare driver, it's important to do some prior planning and pay attention to a few details.

Therefore, it's important to keep in mind how much time you'll have available to spend driving during the week or month.

So, if the idea is just to have extra income, it might not be worthwhile, as the earnings will be less than the expenses.

Car rental companies have plans with special conditions for this market segment.

In these plans, the tenant only has to pay the monthly fee and fuel costs. Documentation, taxes paid, insurance, preventive maintenance, and 24-hour assistance are already included in the contract.

Therefore, it's necessary to research rental car prices for ride-sharing drivers. And to estimate the mileage to be driven, you need to calculate the fuel costs.

Therefore, based on the amount paid by Uber, it's possible to calculate how much you'll earn and how much you'll spend to determine if it's worthwhile.

As mentioned above, the country's main rental companies offer plans specifically designed to meet the needs of drivers who want to work with ride-hailing apps.

Therefore, it is possible to rent a car to work with Uber from rental companies such as Localiza, Unidas, and Movida.

Each rental company has its own rental program and, in addition to the basic benefits, they also offer some additional items that can be contracted.

Among these advantages, it is possible, for example, to add window and tire protectors, GPS, Wi-Fi, and accessories for transporting children, among others.

To rent the vehicle, the interested party must already be properly registered with Uber to work as a driver.

In addition, you need to register a credit card to pay the monthly fees and make a security deposit.

Let's explore in more detail the options available to you, so stay tuned!

The rental company offers the Zarp Localiza program. To register, you must be over 21 years old, have held a driver's license for at least 2 years, and have a credit card. 

And you also need to be registered with Uber. If you are not registered, you can create an account on the Localiza website.

The program offers 24-hour assistance, preventive maintenance and periodic check-ups, and insurance against theft, accidents, and breakdowns.

Furthermore, weekly plans are available with direct payment, and the security deposit can be split into up to 10 installments.

On the website, you can simulate the rental by choosing the vehicle model, mileage plan, payment method, and vehicle pick-up location and date.

The minimum rental period is 35 days for the cheapest plan with a maximum mileage allowance of 1,250 km/week, or approximately 5,000 km/month.

Furthermore, by paying an additional fee, you can increase the allowance to 1,500 km/week, for a total of 6,000 km/month.

To start driving, simply reserve the vehicle and pick it up at the agency of your choice, and you can then drive off with complete peace of mind.

Furthermore, you can manage all aspects of your rental, such as scheduling maintenance, viewing invoices and rentals, through the Zarp app.

Unidas offers the Unidas Driver program to those interested in renting a car to work with Uber. Basically, the rental requirements are the same as Localiza's.

The program also offers assistance, maintenance and servicing, and vehicle insurance, in addition to covering all documentation and taxes.

Furthermore, it is possible to purchase extra protection by paying an additional fee, which provides a 50% reduction in the mandatory prepayment, if necessary.

The rental process is also similar to Localiza's. At Unidas, it's possible to rent a vehicle by paying daily rates, or through weekly and monthly plans.

The rental company Movida also has its own program aimed exclusively at those interested in working with Uber. The hiring conditions are not very different from other rental companies.

So, you receive a brand new car with all the paperwork up to date, and you have 24-hour assistance, maintenance, servicing, and insurance included in the contract.

In the case of Movida, the rental period is 30 days and there is only a monthly mileage allowance of 5,000 km.

So, you go to the rental company's website, choose the vehicle model you want, and select the agency where you want to pick it up.

The website does not state whether it is possible to purchase additional items beyond the basic ones already included in the contract.

Furthermore, if you don't have an Uber account, you can create one on the Movida website. Then, simply pick up the vehicle and start driving.

Besides car manufacturers, other companies are already eyeing this growing market for vehicle rentals for ride-hailing drivers.

And this is the case with Kovi, a startup founded in 2018 to exclusively serve this audience.

Although it doesn't offer the same advantages as rental companies registered with Uber, Kovi has plans with very affordable prices and could be an option.

Alright, here are some of the options available for those interested in renting a car to work with Uber.

However, if your financial situation doesn't allow you to rent a vehicle for work, you can choose another way to earn an income.

One of them is the option of working as an iFood delivery driver. And if you're interested in the subject, access the link below and see our article on how iFood will offer electric motorcycles for purchase to delivery drivers.