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A better way to rent and share a car locally

Car sharing with Avail makes it easy to borrow a vehicle for all your plans, big and small, or share your car with others to earn money. Get on your way fast with self-service pick-up and drop-off at our car sharing locations near where you live, work and travel.

A better way to rent and share a car locally

Car sharing with Avail makes it easy to borrow a vehicle for all your plans, big and small, or share your car with others to earn money. Get on your way fast with self-service pick-up and drop-off at our car sharing locations near where you live, work and travel.

The benefits of car sharing with Avail

Avail offers plenty of advantages compared to traditional car rental companies. When you borrow a vehicle with Avail, you won’t have to worry about long lines or piles of paperwork. We guarantee consistency when you book with us. All of our locations are open every day from 5 am to midnight and equipped for self-service pick-up and drop-off. Here are other advantages when you borrow or share your car with Avail:

Allstate insurance

Every trip is protected by Allstate insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Seamless sharing

Use our self-service key boxes for pick-up and drop-off. We’ll handle the rest, from cleaning to payments.

Wide selection of cars

From sedans to SUVs, we host a range of vehicles for short- and long-term sharing.

Fair pricing

We offer affordable daily rates and don’t charge extra to add a second driver, for drivers under 25 or to modify your booking. 

What is car sharing?

The benefits of car sharing with Avail

Avail offers plenty of advantages compared to traditional car rental companies. When you borrow a vehicle with Avail, you won’t have to worry about long lines or piles of paperwork. We guarantee consistency when you book with us. All of our locations are open every day from 5 am to midnight and equipped for self-service pick-up and drop-off. Here are other advantages when you borrow or share your car with Avail:

Allstate insurance

Every trip is protected by Allstate insurance and includes 24/7 roadside assistance.

What is car sharing?
Seamless sharing

Use our self-service key boxes for pick-up and drop-off. We’ll handle the rest, from cleaning to payments.

What is car sharing?
Wide selection of cars

From sedans to SUVs, we host a range of vehicles for short- and long-term sharing.

What is car sharing?
Fair pricing

We offer affordable daily rates and don’t charge extra to add a second driver, for drivers under 25 or to modify your booking. 

What is car sharing?

Borrow a car in a neighborhood near you

When you need a car for errands, a weekend getaway or while yours is in the shop, Avail makes borrowing a car easy and convenient. Borrow a car from people in your city for a day or longer without worrying about paying high rental fees or extras for drivers under the age of 25. And with our car sharing protected by Allstate, we offer coverage to protect you on the road. 

When your visit to the Mile High City requires you to drive around, car sharing in Denver offers the perfect balance of convenience and cost. Visit one of our 10+ Denver-area lots to find the right vehicle for your trip, from sedans to mid-size SUVs. 

Avail makes car sharing in Chicago simple, whether you need to borrow a car to get from the Magnificent Mile to the shops and eateries in Wicker Park or to spend a day by the shore of Lake Michigan. From Evanston and Lincoln Park to the South Loop, there’s a convenient Avail location near you.

Chicago locations
Denver locations
Chicago locations
Denver locations

Car sharing in Denver and Chicago

Make some extra cash on the side by sharing your car on Avail in Denver or Chicago. We make it as low-effort for you as possible. Just list your approved car for sharing at the location of your choice and drop it off with the keys — we’ll do the rest. It’s that easy, and you get guaranteed weekly income every time you share your car.

Avail uses dedicated reserved parking spots where users can pick up and drop off vehicles. For people who don’t need to drive every day, it offers convenient access to cars without the headache and hassle and cost of car ownership. For vehicle owners who want to earn some cash, it’s easy to make money by sharing your car.

Car sharing for borrowers and owners. We make it simple.

When we say simple, we mean it. All of our locations are equipped for contactless pick-up and drop-off, so you’ll never wait in line or for a person when using Avail.

Borrow a car

Avail makes it easy for you to be spontaneous or plan ahead. Just book a car, grab the keys and go. No lines, no waiting.

Borrow a car

Share my car

Share your car with vetted drivers on Avail and get guaranteed weekly income. Simply list your car and drop off the keys. We handle everything from there so the money you earn is truly passive.

Share your car with Avail

Car sharing in Denver and Chicago

Make some extra cash on the side by sharing your car on Avail in Denver or Chicago. We make it as low-effort for you as possible. Just list your approved car for sharing at the location of your choice and drop it off with the keys — we’ll do the rest. It’s that easy, and you get guaranteed weekly income every time you share your car.

Car sharing for borrowers and owners. We make it simple.

When we say simple, we mean it. All of our locations are equipped for contactless pick-up and drop-off, so you’ll never wait in line or for a person when using Avail.

Borrow a car

Avail makes it easy for you to be spontaneous or plan ahead. Just book a car, grab the keys and go. No lines, no waiting.

Borrow a car

Share my car

Share your car with vetted drivers on Avail and get guaranteed weekly income. Simply list your car and drop off the keys. We handle everything from there so the money you earn is truly passive.

Share your car with Avail

Read our reviews

Don’t take our word for it. Read reviews from real Avail borrowers and owners.

Quotation Mark

Avail always takes care of me and my car! Love this service.

– Erika V.
Quotation Mark

From the pricing to the ease of access including quickest service I have ever gotten from renting a car. Best experience ever!!!!

– Bran W.
Quotation Mark

The best car rental experience I’ve ever had!! You can’t go wrong with Avail.

– Cassandra S.

Read our reviews

Don’t take our word for it. Read reviews from real Avail borrowers and owners.

Quotation Mark

Avail always takes care of me and my car! Love this service.

– Erika V.
Quotation Mark

From the pricing to the ease of access including quickest service I have ever gotten from renting a car. Best experience ever!!!!

– Bran W.
Quotation Mark

The best car rental experience I’ve ever had!! You can’t go wrong with Avail.

– Cassandra S.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Owners create an Avail account and share details about their vehicle, then drop it off at an Avail lot. We inspect the vehicle to ensure it meets our requirements. Renters can then reserve the vehicle through the Avail app or website. Once the reservation’s complete, the borrower picks up the vehicle from the lot for their trip. When they’re done, they bring the car back for us to clean and make available for the next borrower or the owner.

Car sharing allows you to borrow a car from real drivers in your city without going through the traditional rental car model. Book a car online and pick it up at one of many convenient Avail lots. The borrower enjoys a hassle-free experience, and the owner earns money for letting others use their car when they don’t need to drive.

Car share rental prices vary by vehicle, location and time period. Avail charges an additional general insurance fee that can be waived if the borrower submits proof of a valid personal insurance policy. Other fees or fines may be applied if the borrower does not follow the rental rules. 

Avail offers several different types of vehicles, including sedans, mid-size SUVs and full-size SUVs.

Download the Avail app or browse vehicles online for your required time period and city. Reserve the vehicle online after showing you meet the Avail car rental requirements, including proof of age and a valid U.S. driver’s license. You must also provide a valid credit card to charge for the rental. Debit cards are not allowed.

You must be 21 or older and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. 

Avail borrowers will use their own insurance first and our Allstate insurance coverage is anything excess over that primary insurance. If you don’t have insurance and are borrowing, our coverage will still apply. The cost of Avail’s insurance offerings compares favorably with the competition and we cover the cost to repair damage done to the Avail vehicle over $3,000. You can even waive the insurance fee with valid proof of your personal auto policy. If you’re not comfortable with paying up to $3,000, you can select an alternative protection plan for an additional charge and limit your potential out-of-pocket cost to either $1,000 or $500. This protection is not insurance and only covers damage done to the Avail car.

If you have questions about your personal auto policy or credit card policy and how they may apply to your rental, please contact your insurance company or a licensed agent.

Bring your car back to the Avail lot you rented it from and park in an open Avail spot. Place the keys in our secure on-site key box by following the instructions linked to in your online booking. We’ll handle the rest.

Total trip mileage is limited to 200 miles per day. That means a 3-day trip is allowed up to 600 total miles before incurring a fee of an extra $0.50 per mile. We calculate total mileage by looking at the odometer before and after your trip.

Avail charges a general insurance fee. Avail doesn’t charge extra fees for drivers under 25 years old, adding a second driver or canceling your trip before the reservation start time.

You may be charged fees or fines if you break our Borrower Rules and Guidelines, including for smoking or vaping, bringing a pet (service animals are accepted), damaging the vehicle, unauthorized drivers, excessive wear and tear and returning the car with less gas than was provided at pick up.

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