This App Lets You Borrow Another Londoner's Car And Escape The City For The Weekend

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This App Lets You Borrow Another Londoner's Car And Escape The City For The Weekend

This is a sponsored article on behalf of Drivy.

The weekend is nearly here, and that means one thing: it's road trip time. You've selected a destination. You've gathered your buddies. You've constructed a playlist for the journey — but there's still something missing...

Ah, that's right. You're a Londoner. You don't own a car!

As fellow city-dwellers, we feel your pain. Sure, you don't need a set of wheels when London's public transport is as good as it is, but when you want to hit the road and explore the rest of the country? Suddenly, not so convenient.

Meanwhile, plenty of cars sit idle. Parked up. Collecting dust. So what if you could borrow a car from someone lucky enough to own one? Enter Drivy — Europe's leading car sharing platform.

Think of it like Airbnb, but instead of homes, it's cars. Instead of draining your wages running your own, you can rent someone else's, as and when you need it. With prices starting at just £37 a day and no subscription fees, Drivy is great value, and unlike traditional rental companies, there are no additional fees for returning your car on a Monday (great for the bank holiday).

There are plenty of cars dotted around, with almost a thousand Londoners are offering up their wheels on the service — and don't worry, there's no faffing around meeting the owner or exchanging keys. All the cars are fitted with Open Technology, meaning you can search, book and unlock them from the palm of your hand. How's that for convenience?

Rentals start at just 4 hours, making Drivy a great option any time of the week, and you can drive assured that all the complicated stuff is taken care of, too. All you need to hire a Drivy car is two years of driving experience and to be 21 years old — and just in case you run into any trouble, every hire comes complete with insurance from Allianz and 24/7 breakdown cover from the AA.

Oh, and the best bit? That smug feeling of freedom, without the cost and hassle of running your own car. Result.

Where will your road trip take you this weekend?


Find out more about Drivy here. Already a member? Refer a friend and both of you will get £20 credit.

Last Updated 31 August 2018