Use car sharing for transportation

Moving or transporting furniture without your own car? No problem! Car sharing offers a flexible, sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the classic moving van or transporter. In this article you will learn how you can optimally use car sharing for your move or transport.

1. Why car sharing is a good alternative for transport

📌 1. Cost-efficient & flexible
✅ No long-term commitment – only pay when needed
✅ Cheaper than traditional rental cars for short transport routes

♻ 2. More sustainable than own vehicles or rental vans
✅ Shared use reduces CO₂ emissions
✅ Electric vans or low-emission vehicles are often available

🚛 3. Ideal for small & medium transports
✅ Perfect for transporting Furniture, moving boxes or bulky items
✅ No dependence on moving companies or transporters with high fixed costs

💡 Tip: Car sharing is particularly suitable for moving within the city or for short distances where a large van is not necessary.

2. Which car sharing providers offer vans?

🚘 1. Flexible car sharing providers with transport vehicles
✅ Share Now – Offers larger models such as Sprinter or Transporter in many cities
✅ Flinkster (Deutsche Bahn) – Offers vans & larger cars throughout Germany
✅ Cambio – In several cities with van options

📋 2. Alternative rental options for small transports
✅ UFO Drive & EWE Go – Electric vans for low-emission transport
✅ Getaround & Turo – Private car sharing platforms with transport vehicles

💡 Tip: Many providers have special Rates for hourly or daily rentals, which are often cheaper than traditional rental cars.

3. How does car sharing work for transportation?

📌 1. Book a vehicle online or via app
✅ Register & find available vehicles nearby
✅ If you need a van: Use the filters or directly select providers with larger vehicles

📦 2. Select and reserve a transport vehicle
✅ As needed Choose a station wagon, sprinter or small van
✅ If necessary, check availability early during peak times

🔑 3. Pick up your vehicle & use it flexibly
✅ Mostly contactless pickup with app or chip card
✅ No waiting time & immediately usable

💡 Tip: If only a few pieces of furniture or boxes need to be transported, a A larger station wagon or van is often sufficient.

4. Tips for efficient transport with car sharing

🚛 1. Make optimal use of space & avoid multiple trips
✅ Store furniture and boxes well to to require fewer trips
✅ If necessary: Use tension straps or blankets to protect items

📦 2. Optimize transport routes and travel times
✅ Transport time in set off-peak times
✅ If possible, a Set up route planning with multiple stops

♻ 3. If available: Use electric car sharing
✅ Some providers have E-vans or hybrid vehicles
✅ More environmentally friendly & often cheaper than diesel vans

💡 Tip: If the transport is over longer distances, a Car sharing daily package can be cheaper than hourly rental.

5. Avoid common mistakes in car sharing transport

❌ Choosing a vehicle that is too small → Solution: Measure the size of the goods to be transported beforehand
❌ Do not reserve car sharing vehicles early → Solution: Book early, especially on weekends and at the beginning of the month
❌ Not paying attention to insurance coverage → Solution: Check whether deductibles are covered or whether additional insurance is necessary
❌ Not using the vehicle to its full potential and having to make multiple trips → Solution: Pack efficiently and use transport aids if necessary

💡 Tip: If Friends or family help, they can complement the car sharing model with additional vehicles and make transport more efficient!

6. Checklist for successful transport with car sharing

📌 Before booking:
✅ Compare providers & vehicle sizes
✅ Check prices & tariff options (hourly/daily rental)
✅ If necessary: Check driving test for larger vehicles

📌 During transport:
✅ Check vehicle & document damage
✅ Store furniture and boxes safely
✅ If electric vehicle: Check charge level & charging stations

📌 After transport:
✅ Return the vehicle on time to avoid additional costs
✅ If necessary: carry out cleaning or garbage disposal
✅ Keep invoices and receipts (e.g. for business moves)

💡 Tip: If the vehicle is shared, a Clear agreement on travel time & usageto avoid unnecessary waiting times.

Conclusion: How to achieve sustainable and flexible transport with car sharing

✔ Car sharing is a cheap and environmentally friendly alternative to rental cars or moving companies
✔ Ideal for small to medium-sized transports in cities or short distances
✔ Various providers offer vans or larger vehicles – it is worth booking early
✔ Make optimal use of space, plan journeys efficiently & reduce CO₂
✔ Use electric vans to transport even more sustainably

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