Guide To Car Sharing Options In Singapore: Flexar, Tribecar, Car Club, CarLite, GetGo, Drive lah

Owning a car is undeniably a luxury for the average Singaporean, especially with the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices for Categories A & B costing $123,010 and $121,001 respectively. At the same time, owning a car is perhaps a goal for some of us because we get to avoid jostling on public transport during rush hour or worrying about that bus which only comes once every 30 minutes.

Considering the total cost of car ownership is still out of reach for many of us, one alternative to enjoy the freedom and utility of car usage is for us to turn to car-sharing services.

In this article, we mainly consider Car Sharing services that allow you to rent a car by the minute. Here is an overview of popular car-sharing operators in the market, what they offer, and how much they cost.

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• Flexar
• Tribecar
• Car Club
• Car Lite
• Shariot
• GetGo
• Drive lah

Flexar

Flexar is the newly relaunched car-sharing platform following the closure of BlueSG, one of Singapore’s pioneering all-electric car-sharing services.

Flexar offers more than 200 vehicles (both petrol and EVs) and over 100 pick-up and drop-off points across Singapore. It retains the same point-to-point model as BlueSG, where users can pick up a car from one location and return it at another.

To get started, download the Flexar app and sign up using your Singpass details. Users must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driving licence.

Flexar charges are based on the duration of your rental, calculated by the minute. The longer you rent, the lower the per-minute rate. There are no membership or subscription fees, although a platform fee is charged per trip.

Platform Fee (per trip): $0.99

Additional Charges

On top of the vehicle rental charges, an excess distance fee of $0.20 per km applies after the first 50km.

A temporary fuel surcharge also applies to ICE (petrol/hybrid) vehicles due to the fluctuating fuel prices. This surcharge is only imposed when the average fuel price (non-discounted RON 95) exceeds $3.00/litre. Details are as follows:-

Another optional cost to consider is the collision damage waiver (CDW), charged at $0.02 per minute from the start of your rental. This reduces the excess deductible by $2,000 for both own damage and third-party damage. There is no charge for CDW if the rental ends within the firsts 5 minutes.

Tribecar

Tribecar has the most diverse fleet of vehicles for rental including motorcycles, and vans. Vehicles come in three different classes – Economy and Standard, in addition to its Car Club  offerings to suit the needs of different drivers. Car Club by Tribecar is a leading car-sharing platform that offers better rates and dedicated chat support, with more than 1300 cars and commercial vehicles available for selection.

Do note that cars can only be returned to the station that it was taken from. There is no membership system but fees can vary from $0.55 to $10.90 per hour depending on the period of rental, category of vehicle, and promotions or special offers available. Daily and weekly rates are capped for drivers who require the car for a longer period.

Drivers are expected to return vehicles with enough fuel to not turn the fuel level light on. For the TribeCar vehicles, petrol rates are excluded from the cost of rental and have to be borne by the driver.

Here are the rental rates for the different car categories offered by TribeCar:

To join Tribecar, you have to be between the ages of 18 and 65. TribeCar considers newer drivers as someone who is below 23 years old or have less than 2 years of local driving experience. They will be subjected to an additional security deposit ($100) and an additional surcharge of 30% for each booking. Additionally, P-plate drivers are allowed to drive with Tribecar, but you must bring along your own pair of P-plate.

Under the Grab Hourly Rental, drivers can enjoy a lower rental rate (as low as $2.18 per hour) without any long-term contracts if Tribecar is rented to drivers who are intending to provide Grab services. Additionally, Tribecar offers a Motor Excess Rider, TribesShield, which protects users from excessive financial losses in the event of an accident. For an additional $1.31 per hour (payment made before booking commencement), this will provide enhanced coverage that reduces the financial burden for accidents to $5,559 or $9,919 (for new drivers) per party. 

Car Club

Car Club is Singapore’s pioneer car-sharing company and has more than 27 years of experience in the industry. Cars from Car Club have to be picked up and returned at the same location.

While Car Club has been acquired by Tribecar in April 2022, which claimed to be one of the largest buyouts in the local car-sharing scene. More recently, the Car Club’s car tier categories have been renamed to Tribecar Categories to better align with the brand.

Members get to enjoy the same features and pricing as Tribcars, however, Car Club allows you to enjoy more convenience without fuelling up for each trip. Cars have to be returned to designated green parking lots with at least ¼ tank full. Otherwise, you will need to pump full tank with no upfront cost from you as fleet cards are provided in these vehicles. For this convenience, you will be charged an additional mileage fee based on the distance travelled.

*Applicable only on Weekdays, excluding Public Holidays.

CarLite

CarLite is one of the newer players in the market but their rates are competitive. They allow for 15-minute bookings which are great for anyone who only requires the car to go short distances.

There are 4 tiers of cars to select from with different car models per tier. All tiers are self-pump and petrol costs are to be borne by the driver. Entry to Malaysia is currently unavailable.

For drivers below 22 years old and/or 2 years of driving experience, certain cars will not be available.

Shariot

Shariot positions itself as a fuss-free car-sharing experience with zero membership commitments and affordable rates. However, as announced in December 2025, it has paused its rental services until further notice as part of an internal business restructuring and service review.

GetGo

GetGo is the largest Point A-to-A carsharing service in Singapore.

Charges comprise a time charge (i.e., rental fee per hour) as well as a mileage charge of at least $0.39/km. Those concerned about getting into accidents can opt for a Collision Damage Waiver, which costs an additional 5% of your total booking charge, and saves you up to $4,300 in damages if you are an experienced driver, or up to $5,500 if you are young (22 years old and below), Senior (70 years old and above) or have less than 2 years of driving experience.

*Full day rate does not include mileage charges

Drivers are required to be 1) at least 19 years of age and have 1 year of experience in driving or 2) above 25 years of age with a P-Plate licence. Drivers must not have major violations or incidents such as speeding or reckless driving. Young drivers (under 22 years old), New drivers (less than 2 years of driving experience) and Senior drivers (above 70 years old) will be subject to higher insurance excess rates.

In 2024, GetGo also introduced more Electric Vehicles (EVs), such as Hyundai IONIQ Electric, Hyundai Kona Electric and the MG ZS Electric, to its current car fleet as part of its sustainability goals.

The hourly rental fees for EVs are higher than normal vehicles, but with a lower mileage charge of $0.29/km. Currently, you can recharge the EVs at Shell Recharge, SP Public Charging and Charge+ Public Charging stations by downloading specific mobile apps.

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Drive lah

Drive lah is hailed to be the largest peer-to-peer car-sharing community in Singapore.

Unlike other car-sharing platforms with a fixed cost structure, the rental costs for DriveLah vehicles vary widely across different models. The hourly rates start from $10, while daily rental rate starts from as low as $48/day. 

Every booking comes with Basic Protection with a standard excess of $4,000 (excluding GST) in case of any accident/ damage. To reduce liability costs, you can either sign up for the Maximum Protection Plan at $20/day (personal liability is reduced from $5,000 per section to zero) or Premium Protection Plan at $8/day (liability reduced from $5,000 to $2,000 for Section I & II each). The comprehensive insurance also applies to vehicles that allow drive-in to Malaysia.

Drivers who are Singaporean or Permanent Residents are required to be above 22 years old with a valid Singapore licence for 2 years or more. Whereas, for EP holders, who have been staying in Singapore for more than 12 months, they must have a valid Singapore driving license. Additionally, they must also be minimum of 30 years old and a have a minimum 5 years driving experience in a foreign country (validated through a driving licence in English).

What You Should Know Before You Decide To Car-Share

There are many factors and cost considerations one needs to make when buying a car.

#1 ERP, Parking and Petrol Fees

When calculating your overall cost, remember to factor in ERP and parking fees. These are excluded from the rental costs paid to the car-sharing operator and have to be borne by the driver. Petrol/mileage fees may or may not have been already factored into the rental cost and it would be prudent to keep these in mind before making your decision.

#2 Late Penalty Fees

Vehicles have to be returned on time otherwise a late penalty fee will be added to your car rental charges. Some operators may allow for a grace period, but most others do not. Find out the costs of returning the car late and make a longer booking if required to allow yourself sufficient time to make the return.

#3 Insurance Coverage

All car-sharing operators cover drivers with basic insurance, but you should ensure that you understand what it covers (e.g. personal liability, damages, towing and other costs).

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#4 Location And Accessibility

Car-sharing should ease your commuting problems, not make it even more inaccessible. Though car sharing companies may advertise “islandwide” pick-ups and drop-offs, it would be wise to do your due diligence, making sure there are cars and stations near your home or office before you sign up for any membership plan. The ability to return a car at any station should also be a factor to take into consideration as it can significantly affect rental costs.

#5 Child Seats

Child seats are not provided by car-sharing operators and you will have to get your own should you need one.

#6 Drive-in To Malaysia

Last but not least, it is important to stay updated on prevailing policies and regulations of vehicle rental if you are planning to drive into Malaysia. Check carefully if the vehicles are eligible for drive-in to Malaysia on the operator’s website, and if they are fully covered by insurance in the event of accident/damage.

In addition, do remember that Singapore-registered vehicles are required to have at least a three-quarter tank when driving into Malaysia. You are also not allowed to pump RON95 petrol there so you can either refuel with another type or after you return to Singapore.

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This article was first published on 17 April 2019, and updated to reflect the latest pricing changes.