For a long time, I was a dedicated GetGo user as the convenience was hard to beat as I loved that many Getgo cars are in good and clean conditions. I also wrote an article comparing Getgo vs. BlueSG:
Car Rental Companies Review: Getgo Vs. BlueSG
However, I was involved in a car accident last year and my Getgo account was suspended for 2 weeks while investigation was ongoing. That is when I started exploring other car-sharing apps and eventually settled on Car Lite.
What I Like About Car Lite?
1. Better Hourly Rates ($5.20 vs $6.00)
It might seem like a small difference, but the math adds up fast. Most of my standard bookings are around $5.20 per hour on Car Lite, compared to the $6.00 per hour base rate I was seeing on GetGo for similar economy models, e.g. Mazda 3. If you’re renting for a full afternoon, that’s essentially a free drink or snack saved just on the time charge alone.
Getgo Rates (Mazda 3):
Carlite Rates (Mazda 3):
2. Massive Savings on Mileage (0.288/km vs 0.39/km)
The mileage fee is where GetGo usually hits the hardest. At $0.39/km, a 20km round trip to the mall or a friend’s place costs $7.80. On Car Lite, the rate is significantly lower at roughly $0.288/km.
The Math: On a 50km trip, I save over $5.10 just on fuel/mileage charges. Over a month of weekend errands, that’s a huge chunk of change back in my pocket. With credit card discount on fuel charges factored in, the savings are more significant.
3. Ultimate Flexibility: The 15-Minute Rule
This is the real game-changer. GetGo requires a minimum booking of 1 hour. If I just need to zip to the market or drop off a heavy parcel (a 10-minute job) or send my child to school which is 7 mins drive away, I still have to pay for the full hour. Car Lite allows for 15-minute booking blocks. I only pay for the time I actually need, which has effectively quarter the cost of my short-distance “ninja” runs, i.e. $1.30 vs. $6.00.
4. The “Free Fuel” Bonus (1/4 Tank Policy)
With Car Lite, you aren’t forced to top up the tank as long as it’s at 1/4 tank or more when you return it. I’ve found that many previous hirers are generous (or just want to be safe) and leave the car with more than 1/4 tank, which can cover the short drive.
Since you pay for your own fuel at the kiosk (or via the mileage tier), you often benefit from the “excess” fuel left behind by the person before you. It feels like a little reward for being part of a community that looks out for each other.
5. Zero Platform Fees
Every time you hit “Book” on GetGo, there’s a $1.20 platform fee tacked onto the bill. It feels like a hidden “booking tax.” Car Lite has no platform fee, meaning the price you see for the rental is the price you actually pay.
Concluding Thought
By switching to Car Lite, I’ve managed to reduce my car-sharing expenses by about 20-30% per month without changing my driving habits. If you’re tired of seeing those $1.20 fees and high mileage charges add up, it might be time to give Car Lite a try.
If you would like to try out Car Lite, you can use my referral code (4KOfd) for a $15 credits into your account when you top up $50 into your wallet.
While Car Lite is my No. 1 choice for car rental, I still use Getgo because there are more cars around, especially during peak hours or last minute bookings, when the available Car Lite vehicles are all fully booked.
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