RelayRides

I decided to try Relay Rides bc it was marginally cheaper ($ 50) than getting a rental ($ 60) or doing a zipcar for a day ($ 65). Here is what happened:
$ 50 for the car
$ 30 because I drove over 100+ miles (did not even realize that was a stipulation)
$ 30 for gas because the car I got was extremely fuel inefficient
Total came out to $ 110 dollars! Wish I had just used Enterprise :(

RelayRides got it right. I have now rented more than 20x, and I am a very satisfied customer. At this point, I can rent from RelayRides more easily than any rental agency. And even better, they don’t put a huge hold on your credit card, and they actually answer the phone when you call. Who does that, these days?
Here’s the scary part for the first-​time renters: At first, it might seem a little intrusive to require a photo of your license and credit card. But then I realized that’s what I would want if I were the owner of the vehicle. And then I also realized this protects the longevity of the service. RelayRides survives on people trusting this relationship. I agree.
But perhaps the most important aspect is RelayRides is extremely focused on customer satisfaction. I have owned cars for 25+ years, but only started renting (now that I live downtown Chicago) for the last year. Based on renting from all the standard rental agencies at least two times a week (Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, etc.), I can say this is the most customer-​focused agency I have witnessed. Not only do they prioritize feedback (how long does this car-​owner typically take to respond? It’s all in the first screen…), they follow up EVERY TIME. How was the rental? They want to know. Did you return it on time? They ask. And they understand if you informed the owner of unforeseen circumstances.
I highly recommend going through RelayRides for your next rental. You get to choose the car. You save money. Your rental goes straight into your neighbor’s wallet. This will redefine car rentals.

I used RelayRides when I was in a jam and needed a car quick. I was able to find a car within the hour and that was a few blocks from my house. It was also reasonably priced. It saved me!

My experience was spectacular from beginning to end. It’s such a great service and an innovative idea. I’ve told so many people about this service both before and after my trip and have yet to find one person even aware that this is possible — but hopefully it catches on! You completely avoid all the outrageous fees that rental companies throw at you and you get the personal touch of interacting with the car owner, who is often very flexible and kind. The site was easy to navigate and very clear — you see exactly what car you can get, who owns it and where it’s located. You can look for exactly the sort of car you want, in your price range, AND you can factor insurance right into the cost.
I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this to someone who just needs a car for errands or something like that — for short, quick trips, something like Zipcar is probably still your best bet. But this charges by the day so for longer trips it’s absolutely perfect. I consider this service a complete win-​win both for the owners and the renters. Happy to give RelayRides 5 stars.

Great resource for having a car available to get around. Will be definitely using again.

I just rented a car in Chicago. I’m so happy that I saw the RelayRides webpage. They save me a lot of money to rent a car. It was easy and safe. I recommend them anytime

I just rented a car in Phoenix for a training I attended. I plan on using this service every time! No more Budget, Enterprise, or Hertz. Relayrides is the way to go!
Pros: cheaper rates, ease of use, picked up at the airport, meet real people,
Cons: Didnt have a GPS, but my phone did so no worries.

Honestly, I love Relay Rides. I think the premise is fantastic and it appears that they do a great job doing a thorough driving history check prior to authorizing users to rent cars. One problem I did run into though was that it required I upload a picture of my old, MD drivers license. Unfortunately, when you go to the MVA to change your drivers license to another state, they take away your old one (I know that at least in MD, it’s illegal for you to have more than one driver’s license). Lucky for me, I had a picture of my license just because I wanted to remember my old one.
I’ve used Relay Rides twice — once in MD, and once in Chicago. The car I used in MD was a Honda Civic and it got me to and from where I needed to go. Unfortunately though, the AC was working 50% of the time. I told the owner when I got back and he apologized for the inconvenience. I did not get charged for it because he had just gotten the AC unit replaced and perhaps the repairmen had misconnected the wiring. The car I used in Chicago was great. The owner and I walked around the car, she identified already existing problems for us not to worry about, and that was it. Pick up was easy, drop off was easy, car was right around the corner from where I lived, owner was pleasant, and car was gas efficient.
Relay Rides charges significantly less for drivers under 25 years of age than any commercial company, which is why I chose them.
I would recommend Relay Rides to others if they wanted to plan a trip ahead of time. I would not recommend Relay Rides for someone that needed a car urgently or within the next 24 hours. I will be reusing Relay Rides again, even after my 25^th birthday in November. :)

It simply works! You search for a car close to you, you find one that you like and you ask for it. Their website is very clear and once you provide all the documents it is very easy to rent a car. I rented the same car for six months, by renewing the rent month by month. It’s easier than buying one because you don’t have to worry about insurance, plate, maintenance and re-​selling when you need a car for a not so short period of time. I wish we could have a service like this in my country too. Thank you Relay-​rides!

Undoubtedly my favorite online share-​service since Airbnb I’ve now been lucky enough to use RelayRides in San Francisco, Austin, and Chicago with exemplary results in each. Featuring no lack of cars in all shapes and styles with prices generally a fraction of the major companies I’d be hard pressed to ever rent elsewhere again, the convenience of peer-​based pick-​up and drop-​off far more conducive to a good experience than the dogmatic rules, regulations, and taxes of spots like Hertz, Dollar, or Alamo.

Relayrides is amazing for people who don’t have cars! The website is so easy to navigate, so many cars to choose from, and the fine print is very easy to understand. I took a trip from Chicago to Grand Rapids and it went as smoothly as possible. The security deposit felt a little harsh on my bank account for such a short term rental, but it was returned a few days after I returned the car.
I am using it again for a vacation next week in Seattle. The owner of the car is actually willing to meet me at the airport for my arrival and departure. SO EASY!

My first time using RelayRides — I rented a truck to pick up a couch and some stuff from Ikea.
Everything went really smoothly. The owner was friendly, the pickup and dropoff were smooth, etc. I wished there were a few more options for trucks closer to me, but hopefully that will change in the future.

I was on a recent trip to Chicago and needed a car for the week, so i went and got one on RelayRides because they had a better deal than the regular rental companies. Turned out to be the best experience ever and I’ll be using this service from now on,
every one should try it.

Love RelayRides!
My first rental experience went smoothly and I really enjoyed being able to pick out the exact type of car I wanted for a very reasonable rate!
Additionally, as a car owner I frequently rent out my car and have always encountered great renters. RelayRides provides exceptional customer service for any issues and facilitates all payments and customer inquires.
I really love this service!

This is a great peer to peer car sharing network. I used it for a short weekend getaway and was impressed by how simple and convenient the experience was.
+ It was easy to search for cars within my surrounding area, at a particular time and date and pick up place.
+ great to see response rate of people renting out cars (gives me an idea of when to expect a reply)
— If renters are using their cars, they should be allowed to block off dates/​times when it is not available to rent (saves time for both parties)

We sold our car in March, and have been using a combination of public transit, RelayRides, and first Zipcar, now EnterpriseCarShare to get around ever since.
Everyone that we have rented from on RelayRides has been easy to work with, and we find that the service works really well for plans made in advance.

I needed a car to get out into the suburbs for just an hour errand. Guys, lemme tell you that the way this worked out was amazing. A friend of mine had told me how great RelayRides was. So when I had a chance to use it for the first time, I was excited to give it a try. (I had already given them my drivers license after my buddy was raving about it, so that’s part of the magic here.)
I look for the closest car, it’s a five minute walk. I ask for it the next morning on the website. 15 minutes later, I get a message RelayRides and the owner of the car, saying I’ve been approved. I met the guy at the time I committed to on the website, did my errand, and dropped the car back off with a little extra gas. That was it! It was perfect for my day with the car.
I’d like to give some constructive criticism, but I can’t. I couldn’t have had a better experience.

So I was hesitant to use RelayRides at first but I heard about it from a buddy of mine that wanted to rent his car out using this app. Well, I’m glad he told me about it. My first experience was great!
My uncle and my 2 aunts were in town from Canada and my present car cannot accommodate all of them with two kids in tow. So I said what the heck. I gave RelayRides a try. I love the fact that you can rent and reserve 2 months from now or tomorrow and even the same day if it’s available and the owner approves it. So I was in dire need of a minivan. Then I found one! A few in fact.
I found Salvador’s Sienna on here and he was great to work with. Honest and reliable and the minivan was clean in and out. I hope other owners on here keep their cars clean and in great working order to keep the renters happy and safe. It definitely alleviated any worries I had using RelayRides for the first time. It’s also nice to know that you help out regular people like you and me by lending their cars to the public. Talk about ride sharing huh? So screw Zipcars and Igos lol. No need for an annual membership and a decent amount of vehicles to choose from.
I for sure will be using RelayRides again in the near future. Thanks for making my experience with you guys awesome! I also recommend using Salvador’s vehicle if you ever need to accommodate up to 7 people.
Deuces!
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RelayRides is a very cheap way to rent good cars. I only used their service once to rent a BMW 3 series and the guy that rented it to me was super nice!
I definitely recommend RelayRides to anyone that want to rent a good car for cheap.

I tried RelayRides for the first time this past weekend and had a great experience! I like that it’s non-​committal, meaning, no annual or membership fees required.
I worked with 2 customer support reps and they were both very helpful and punctual. The rental process was easy and the pickup and drop off with the owner went smoothly.
Only thing I would have changed-​and it was MY fault-​would be not forgetting to use the iPass I borrowed from my parents specifically for my rental! There is a $ 10 fee for each missed toll! Lesson learned the hard way-​so be aware folks!
Will definitely be using RelayRides again!