Drive mate - Share & Rent Cars

Drive mate - Share & Rent Cars

Australia's #1 car sharing app

1 ratings
172 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 20, 2021
  • July 28, 2026

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About

This peer-to-peer car sharing platform connects car owners with renters across Australia. Book vehicles hourly, daily, or monthly for various needs, from errands to road trips. Owners can earn income by renting out their own vehicles.

Rent cars hourly, daily, or monthly
Variety of vehicle types
Bookings by date, time, and location
Remote car unlock/lock
Earn income renting your car
Comprehensive insurance
Keyless access via app
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What users say

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What's New in Drive mate

2.7.0

July 28, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Terrible app, terrible service

Very buggy app. The time and date you set changes randomly. Have had to re-upload photos of cars multiple times because app doesn’t clock them for whatever reason. Live chat hopeless even when questions are written in the plainest English possible.

Good but needs tweaking

An excellent way to rent a car. But then unlocking process took an hour due to technical difficulties and a chat bot.

Please avoid!

The worst experience ever. Made bookings from the host: Terry’s hire, twice! Both bookings were waste of time and effort. First booking North Melbourne, description was pick up key from host, Terry the host didn’t show up, didn’t even bother to response, answer my call or message me. Second booking, same host, Docklands van. Arrived at pick up location, then only he sent throught instruction, told me to download external keyless unlock app on the spot, under the rain! Tried multiple times, he told me the battery was flat, can’t access the van. Come on man! Is this how you operate your business? Leave your van there for years and still advertise it on the platform? What if other guest drove half way then it broke down? So irresponsible!
*** I am still waiting for my refund on this booking*** please take action***

Terry then re direct me to another car in city. I have to drive all the way to city to pick up the van. No clear instruction given on how to pick up the van, therefore I ended up have to pay the parking fine in the parking center. He is the one who told me I can use his access card to tap in & out of the parking center, now I have to pay $100 fine for his irresponsibility. The main point is how can drivemate didn’t even bother to have a routine check on these kind of irresponsible host? And charge me $100 beforehand, without investigating the case. 2 out of 2 bookings with you guys was unsuccessful! Is this a joke? A platform to waste money and time?
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Amazing app

The app is great, I could rent my car and the support is amazing, they are really helpful.

Unprofessional service

The app doesn’t work when taking photos of the car or odometer and then they charge you 5 times what it initially said on the webpage for 12 hours of use to drive in Sydney. I definitely don’t recommend to anyone. Stay away from the company.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App freezes during photo uploads

Bug

Incorrect trip charges and billing issues

Bug

Inability to complete check-in/check-out process

Bug

Unreliable vehicle unlocking and locking

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Improved in-app camera functionality

Feature

Streamlined verification and onboarding process

Feature

Real-time fuel reimbursement

Feature

Enhanced car quality control and vetting

Feature

Better communication and issue resolution

Feature

FAQ

What is Drive mate?

Drive mate is Australia's leading peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace. It connects car owners with renters, allowing individuals to book vehicles for hourly, daily, or monthly use. The platform aims to make car rentals more affordable and accessible while enabling car owners to earn extra income.

How does car sharing work on Drive mate?

Renters can browse and book available cars based on dates, times, and locations. The app facilitates keyless access, allowing renters to unlock and lock cars directly. Renters pay for the kilometers driven, with fuel top-ups handled by the owner. Car owners can list their vehicles, set availability, and manage bookings through the app.

Is there a cost to use Drive mate?

There is no registration or verification fee to use Drive mate. The app is free to download and use for both renters and car owners. Rental costs are determined by the car owner and are typically 30-40% more affordable than traditional rental companies.

What kind of cars can I rent or list?

You can rent or list a variety of vehicles, including sedans, hybrids, and vans. The platform aims to offer a diverse selection to meet different needs, from daily errands to longer road trips.

What are the benefits of using Drive mate for renters and owners?

For renters, benefits include affordable pricing, a wide selection of vehicles, flexible rental periods, and convenient keyless access. For car owners, benefits include earning extra income, starting a car sharing business, comprehensive insurance, and the ability to manage their vehicle's availability remotely.