Car sharing: the 6 best apps for Android and iOS

With the Flinkster app from Deutsche Bahn you can rent a car, which is usually parked near the train station. If you often travel by train, you have a small “location advantage” with these cars.

• After downloading the app, a customer and card number will be required. It is therefore only accessible to existing customers. This isnt a problem at first, as the app can still be tested using the "Try it out" function.
• You can do a little search and get a feel for the Flinkster app. Once you have found the right car, the app navigates you - thanks to a route - to the desired vehicle. This is practical as it allows you to find the car more quickly.
• Since the app is primarily aimed at registered users, registration is required first. However, this cannot be accomplished with the app alone. You must do this on the homepage. In addition, the driving license must be legitimized on site.
• Only then will you have a variety of cars available that can be booked quickly and easily. Once you have clicked, the bookings can be changed or even canceled via the app.
• Conclusion: The Flinkster app is ideal for those who are looking for a car near the train station. However, nothing can be booked here spontaneously as registration is a complex undertaking.

Using the cambio car sharing app, you can book a vehicle in your area around the clock. This makes the following functions possible:

• The app is available in different languages, so you first select the target language and the respective country. To refine the search, the area can be narrowed down using license plates.
• Once the appropriate region has been found, a login is required to use the app. Registration is only possible on the homepage.
• If you are registered as a customer and have logged in, the app offers you various extras. For example, you can determine how much travel costs you will incur by car. It is also practical that you can evaluate the condition of a vehicle.
• The reviews from other users can also be seen. So you can see these too.If you have any problems, you can reach the telephone booking service at the touch of a button.
• Conclusion: The cambio Carsharing app is practical and can also be used abroad. However, the offer is aimed primarily at existing customers - registration must be made on the homepage.
• This is only free in the “Young People Tariff” for people under 30. However, the rating function and the telephone service were particularly positive.

The app from Book-n-Drive provides an overview of possible bookings.

• You can use the Book-n-Drive app without registering and will first see a map that shows you the available cars. The radius with which you can search for rental cars in your area is practical here. For example, you can vary the start and end times and specify a car class.
• Once you have found the right car, a route description will guide you to the next station. The app also provides you with detailed information about the station you have booked and the vehicle.
• Conclusion: The Book-n-Drive app lives up to its name because the car can be booked quickly and easily, so nothing stands in the way of driving fun. Using various parameters, you can use the app to search for your desired model in the immediate vicinity.

If you dont know which offer is best for your area, you can use Urbi . The app shows you which car sharing offers are in your area.

• With the app you can see numerous car sharing offers at a glance. You dont have to register with the individual platforms and you can easily check where the next car or scooter is.
• The following providers are included in Germany: Emio, Multicity, Scoome, as well as Jaano (only in Hamburg) and bike sharing for the cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich and Cologne, as well as Stuttgart, Hamburg and Düsseldorf.
• Once you have found the right vehicle, process the offer as usual via the respective provider. The app is therefore particularly suitable for those who use multiple platforms or want to see in advance where it is worth registering.
• You can also set an alarm for specific providers or view the nearest vehicle on a map.
• Conclusion: The app brings together a variety of providers so that you have a quick overview of the vehicles that are in your area. This is not only practical, but also saves time - especially when you are in a hurry.

If youre looking for something different, book your next rental car with the Getaround app. You can download this via Google Play or the App Store . So you might also get to enjoy a luxury sleigh:

• As the worlds leading car rental platform, Getaround lets you rent cars in over 300 cities in Europe and the USA. These are not ordinary rental vehicles, but private providers make them available to you. With a bit of luck, you can also find high-quality models that would otherwise just sit in the garage.
• You can use the app with and without an account. The only difference is that without a profile you have to meet the owner in person to hand over and return the keys. This finally checks your data. Otherwise, you can conveniently unlock the car with your smartphone.
• If you register online for free, you will need your drivers license and ID as proof. You can then search for and rent vehicles at any time you want. You then conclude a mobile contract or one in paper form. If the owner accepts, you can drive off in your dream car.
• Conclusion: With the Getaround app you can not only access a wide variety of rental cars, but also offer your own car. The whole thing also works beyond Germany and gives you a special kind of driving fun.

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