Netter Kontakt mit Sebastian, top Fahrzeug, sauber und guter Zustand des VW up
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The most affordable option
Carsharing is a lot cheaper than owning a car. SnappCar is the most affordable option for day and weekend trips.
Rent a car in Essen
Rent a car from your neighbours
Open the car with our app
Keyless cars can be opened with the SnappCar app, which is very convenient!
A trustworthy community
Every new user is screened, we offer all-risk insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance through the ANWB.
A greener neighbourhood
Go for a neighbourhood with more green than gray. Less parking means more space to live and play!
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Check out the cars in your neighbourhood
Find a car right at your doorstep and experience the benefits of car sharing!
This is how car sharing with SnappCar works
Find a car close to you
Find a car that suits your needs by using our search filters
Send a rental request
Send a rental request to the owner of the car and complete the payment once the booking gets accepted by the owner.
Pick up the car & start your journey
Open the car with the app (for Keyless cars) or meet up with the owner for a key exchange. And let your journey begin!
Find cars that you can open through the app
When searching for a car, use the Keyless filter to find cars that you can open using the SnappCar app. No need to meet the owner to get the keys!
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Instant Booking
Need a car in a short amount of time? Use the Instant Booking filter and find cars that you can book directly without having to wait for a reply from the owner.
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Cars in Essen have an average rating of 5 out of 5
Alles super geklappt und sehr nette Kommunikation. Auf jeden Fall wiederholen!
Oliver Pascal
Vermieter sehr bemüht, Verfügbarkeit zu ermöglichen. Auto sauber und gepflegt.
Jasmin
Alles top! Freundliche Übergabe und gepflegtes Fahrzeug. Bis zum nächsten Mal!
Tobias
Wie beim letzten Mal: hat super geklappt, vielen Dank! Bis zum nächsten Mal :D
Anne
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What is SnappCar?
SnappCar is a car sharing platform. More than 6000 car owners offer their own car on our platform to share it with you. That way you can rent the car from your neighbors, often within walking distance.
How do you rent a car?
Renting a car is easy. Register on our platform, go through the verification and send a rental request for a car of your choice. The owner then only has to accept your rental request. On the day of booking you pick up the car at the agreed time. Read more about how SnappCar works here.
Am I all-risk insured?
Yes, for every booking you are all-risk insured with our partner Allianz.
What is the difference between SnappCar and other rental companies?
Via SnappCar you rent the car from your neighbors that would otherwise be stationary. You don't have to go to a rental company, but you can easily rent a car near you.
How old do I have to be to rent from SnappCar?
The minimum age is 21 years. For vans, it's 23 years old.
How much does it cost to rent a car from SnappCar?
Renting a car is already possible from € 20 per day and € 10 per half day. On top of this, charges for insurance, roadside assistance and service costs need to be paid. Amounts differs per car.
Do you offer roadside assistance?
Yes, we offer 24/7 roadside assistance in collaboration with ANWB. If necessary, we provide support or replacement transport throughout Europe.
Can I also rent out my car?
That's certainly possible! Here you can read all about the possibilities to rent out your car at SnappCar.