Who can rent, what to bring, how long approval takes
Uber car rental requirements
Here is everything you need to rent a car for Uber, Lyft or delivery apps from Drive 2 Earn, in plain language. If you check every box below, you can apply in about 5 minutes.
Use your Drive 2 Earn car on Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Amazon Flex, Grubhub, Shipt and more, all at once, with no app restriction. Rentals booked through the Uber app or Uber-driver rental programs are generally limited to that one platform; check their current terms.
- 2021–2027 models
- Clean and dependable
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- From $375 a week
The checklist
- 25 or older
- A valid driver’s license
- Live in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County
- Meet the rideshare background requirements
- Proof of income or a way to pay weekly
Bring to pickup
Your driver’s license, your first week’s rent and the one-time $100 license verification fee.
No deposit, no credit check
There is no security deposit and no traditional credit check. We do check your license and background.
What each requirement means
- 25 or older. You must be at least 25 years old to rent.
- A valid driver’s license. We check your license as part of the application, and there is a one-time $100 license verification fee at pickup.
- Live in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County. At this time, you must reside in one of these three counties to qualify. The car also stays in this area unless we say OK first.
- Meet the rideshare background requirements. We check your background. Uber and Lyft also run their own checks before you can drive on their apps.
- Proof of income or a way to pay weekly. Rent is due every week after the first, so we need to see that you can keep up with payments.
How long does approval take?
The application takes about 5 minutes. During business hours most applications are approved within minutes, and every application is answered within 24 hours. Once you’re approved, we call you to set up pickup at 800 E Broward Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. Cars change every day, so call or text before you come in.
Lyft car rental requirements: same list
Our requirements are the same for Uber, Lyft and delivery drivers. You don’t need a separate rental for each app: you can drive on all of them at the same time. Keep in mind that each platform sets its own driver and vehicle rules, so you still need to be approved by Lyft or Uber to take rides on their apps. Check their current requirements.
How our requirements compare
Our terms are below. For anyone else, check their current terms directly.
| Term | Drive 2 Earn | Rentals through the Uber app |
|---|---|---|
| Apps you can drive for | Any app, at the same time: Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and more | Generally limited to that one platform |
| Security deposit | $0 | Often a deposit or credit card hold |
| Weekly price before you sign up | From $375 a week, listed on our site | Often shown only inside the app |
| Insurance, maintenance, roadside | Included in the weekly price | Varies by program |
| Weekly trip minimum | None | Some programs have one |
| Contract | Week to week | Varies by program |
Based on how app-based rideshare rental programs generally work. Their terms vary by city and change over time, so check their current terms directly. Drive 2 Earn charges a one-time $100 license verification fee at pickup.
Do I need good credit?
No. There is no traditional credit check. We look at your license and background instead.
What if Uber or Lyft denied me before?
You must meet the rideshare platform’s requirements to drive for it. If you don’t, you may still qualify to rent from us for delivery apps such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart and Amazon Flex.
What if I live outside the tri-county area?
At this time, you must live in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach County to qualify.
Is insurance included?
Yes. Commercial insurance, maintenance and repairs for normal wear and tear, and roadside assistance are included in the weekly price. Driver-caused damage may be your responsibility.
Is there a contract?
No long-term contract. Rentals are week to week. See the full cost breakdown for what you pay at pickup.