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Hiyacar - UK Car Sharing

Hiyacar - UK Car Sharing

Local peer to peer car sharing

16 ratings
96 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
✈️ Travel
Free

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Released
July 19, 2017
Updated
August 10, 2026

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Developer

HiyaCar Ltd
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About

Rent a car by the hour or day from locals across the UK. This peer-to-peer platform offers instant, keyless access to a variety of vehicles, turning idle cars into income for owners and providing convenient mobility for renters.

✓Hourly and daily car rentals
✓Peer-to-peer car sharing
✓Keyless QuickStart™ technology
✓Rent from local owners
✓Variety of vehicle types
✓Earn income from your car
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What users say about Hiyacar

Reviews of Hiyacar are mostly negative: the Travel app is rated 4.1/5 from 16 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use app, convenient car rental. Top complaints: license scan not working, camera bug during registration. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use app
  • 👍Convenient car rental
  • 👍Good selection of cars
  • 👍Affordable pricing
  • 👍Helpful owners
  • 👍Quick verification process
  • 👍Keyless entry system
  • 👍Good customer service
  • 👍Efficient service
  • 👍Cost-effective
  • 👍Great alternative to ownership
  • 👍Instant booking

Negative things

  • 🐛License scan not working
  • 🐛Camera bug during registration
  • 🐛Verification issues
  • 🐛Unresponsive customer support
  • 🐛Expensive compared to competitors
  • 🐛Unfair policies
  • 🐛Takes money without refund
  • 🐛App crashes
  • 🐛Horrific UX
  • 🐛Search function frustrating
  • 🐛Requires network connection to unlock
  • 🐛Auto lock vehicles unreliable
  • 🐛Long wait times for customer service
  • 🐛Owners cancelling bookings
  • 🐛Vehicle not ready or faulty
  • 🐛Refund delays
  • 🐛Issues with UK driving licenses
  • 🐛Electric car charge level low
  • 🐛No physical keys
  • 🐛Inundated with messages
  • 🐛Dirty cars
  • 🐛No clear check-in/check-out process for owners
  • 🐛Payment delays for owners
  • 🐛Useless support
  • 🐛App needs simplification
  • 🐛No proper calendar for owners
  • 🐛Car not well maintained or serviced for low price bookings
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What's New in Hiyacar

26.8.1

August 10, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

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Verification stuck

Not sure if the app is still active. Have uploaded the full UK driver’s licence which it cannot verify automatically. Got an auto message that says verification is taking time. It’s been over a week and it’s still unverified.
AAnanthPonnuswamy

Iffy

Scammy, they charge loads for owners and the identity verification is absolutely trash. They'll make you pay £10 for something then say they cant verify you??
Jjrmsg99

Can’t hire a car at all

It just kept asking me to verify my license even though I uploaded so many times.
SSecretina1993

As a host

I would say just follow Turo. The app provides so much support to host and guest. On the other hand Hiyacar is just set on there old system with very limited functionality.
AAbadur2151

Customer service

AWFUL! They aren’t helpful at all, their id verification system has been down for weeks now, i was told I was going to be informed when it was up and running and mothing was said for weeks. It’s still not working. Not worth it because the customer service assistants don’t know what they’re doing either. If i could give this 0 stars. I would
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

License scan doesn't work

Bug

Camera settings not accepted for registration

Bug

App goes back to previous screen instead of opening camera

Bug

Toast message blocks card number input

Bug

App crashes when trying to connect

Bug

Search function fails to hold location/dates

Bug

Cannot check car in/out without network

Bug

Bluetooth connection fails for auto lock vehicles

Bug

App logs user out unexpectedly

Bug

Cannot input age during verification

Bug

Submit selfie function not working

Bug

Cannot read owner messages

Bug

Booking cancelled last minute

Bug

App gets stuck in a loop trying to confirm face

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Feature to verify details on website

Feature

Dark mode icon

Feature

Simpler way to see payment details/invoices

Feature

More photos of the car

Feature

Proper calendar for car owners

Feature

FAQ

What is Hiyacar?

Hiyacar is a UK-based peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that allows individuals to rent cars by the hour or day from local owners. It also enables car owners to earn money by renting out their vehicles to a vetted community of drivers.

How does the keyless technology work?

The app features QuickStart™ technology, which allows renters to securely book, unlock, and start cars directly from their smartphone. This eliminates the need for traditional key handovers, making the rental process instant and convenient.

Is Hiyacar free to use?

The Hiyacar app itself is free to download and use for browsing and booking. Users will pay for the car rentals they make, and car owners can earn income from renting out their vehicles. Specific pricing for rentals varies by vehicle and duration.

What types of vehicles can I rent?

You can choose from a wide range of vehicles available on the platform, including city cars, premium cars, vans, and 7-seaters. The selection depends on what local owners have listed for rent in your area.

Who is Hiyacar suitable for?

Hiyacar is ideal for anyone needing temporary access to a car, whether for personal errands, short trips, or business needs. It's also a great option for car owners looking to generate extra income from their underutilized vehicles.