COE premiums are still eye-watering. Parking isn't getting cheaper. And somehow, every trip to IKEA turns into a philosophical debate about whether you really need a car.
Car sharing has quietly become one of the smarter financial decisions you can make in Singapore—and the landscape just got a lot more interesting. BlueSG, which operated Singapore's first electric car-sharing service since 2017, shut down in August 2025. The same team relaunched it in April 2026 under a new name, Flexar, with a new model and a mixed fleet of EVs and petrol cars. It's currently in public beta.
Meanwhile, GetGo and Tribecar have both grown and updated their pricing structures. If you haven't looked at car sharing in a while, here's where things stand.
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At a glance: Car sharing prices in Singapore (2026)
Pricing across these platforms is genuinely hard to compare on a like-for-like basis—they each charge differently (per-minute vs hourly + mileage), and costs shift based on time of day, vehicle category, and how far you drive.
With that caveat, here's a rough estimate for a 3-hour Saturday afternoon rental of the cheapest available vehicle, with approximately 45km of driving:
Car sharing service | Estimated cost | Model |
|---|---|---|
Tribecar | ~$29–35 | Hourly (Super Economy), petrol not included |
GetGo | ~$48–55 | Hourly + $0.44/km mileage |
Flexar | ~$35–45 | Per-minute tiered pricing, fuel included |
Note: Tribecar's estimate excludes petrol costs. Flexar is currently in public beta with limited coverage areas. All prices include GST and are indicative only — check each app for the exact fare before booking.
Quick recommendations by situation:
- Driving to Malaysia: Tribecar (selected Economy Sedan and MPV categories), and now also supports JB pickup directly
- Point-to-point trips (drop off anywhere): Flexar—the only operator currently offering this model
- Youngest eligible drivers: Tribecar (18+, P-plate accepted); Flexar (18+)
- Widest vehicle selection: GetGo—50+ models from economy to luxury EVs
- Pets: GetGo (in carriers at all times)
A few things true of all operators:
- ERP and parking at non-designated lots are your responsibility
- All operators provide basic insurance coverage; excess varies
- Account approval takes a few days—don't sign up the morning you need a car
Tribecar
Sign-up deposit | $100 (Singapore Citizens/PRs); $400 (foreigners) |
Insurance | Own/third-party damage excess from $3,270 (GST incl.) per accident; $5,450 for new drivers |
Petrol included? | No—return with same fuel level as pickup (FlexiFuel Beta), or use provided fuel card with mileage charge |
Mileage charge | $0.43/km (Economy & Standard); $0.53/km (Prime) — applies under mileage-charge fuel option |
Hourly rates (Economy Sedan) | Super Off-Peak: $2.18 / Off-Peak: $4.91 / Peak: $8.18 |
Daily rate (Economy) | $76.30 (Mon–Thu) / $119.90 (Fri–Sun) |
Fleet | 1,500+ vehicles |
Locations | 1,300+ |
Malaysia driving | Yes — selected Economy Sedan and MPV categories; JB pickup now available |
Pets | No |
Age requirement | 18+; P-plate drivers accepted (New Driver surcharge of 30% applies under 23 or under 2 years' experience) |
How Tribecar works
Sign up online, deposit $100 into your account, and book via the app. Unlike most car-sharing services, Tribecar uses an e-wallet system—you load credits and bookings are charged from your balance. From October 2025, the old payment gateway fee on wallet top-ups was replaced with a flat platform fee per booking, which is more straightforward.
One thing that hasn't changed: you can't modify an existing booking's timing. If plans change, you'll need to cancel and rebook.
Cancellation charges apply:
When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
Less than 24 hours before | 80% of rental |
24–48 hours before | 50% of rental |
More than 48 hours before | $0.81 |
Tribecar's fuel policy
Tribecar is currently beta-testing a "FlexiFuel" system offering two options:
- Pay Your Own Fuel: Return the car with the same fuel level you started with. No mileage charge.
- Mileage Charge: Fuel is covered via the in-car fuel card; mileage charged at $0.43/km (Economy/Standard) or $0.53/km (Prime). Must return with at least 25% fuel remaining.
Both options are currently priced at the same hourly rate within each category.
Where do I return a Tribecar?
Tribecar is a point A to A service—return to the original parking spot. The exception is the new JB pickup category, which has its own separate pricing and terms.
Who is Tribecar best for?
Drivers who want the lowest hourly rates, P-plate drivers who'd otherwise be locked out of other platforms, and anyone planning a Malaysia drive. The $100 deposit and e-wallet system add friction upfront, but if you're a regular user, it pays off.
GetGo
Sign-up deposit | None |
Membership fee | None |
Insurance | Own/third-party excess $3,270; $5,450 for young (under 22), senior (over 70), or new drivers (under 2 years' experience) |
Petrol/charging included? | Yes—Esso fuel card in each vehicle; EV charging covered |
Mileage charge | $0.44/km (Economy/Standard/Select/Grand/Plus); $0.54/km (Luxury); $0.29/km (all electric categories) |
Platform fee | $1.20 flat per booking |
Hourly rates (Economy) | Off-Peak: $3 / Normal: $5 / Peak: $9 / Super-Peak: $10 |
Full-day rates (Economy) | $70 (Mon–Thu) / $80 (Fri/Eve of PH) / $90 (Sat–Sun) |
Fleet | 3,000+ vehicles, 50+ models |
Locations | 1,700+ |
Malaysia driving | No |
Pets | Yes, in carriers |
Age requirement | 19–24 with 1 year experience; or 25 and above |
How GetGo works
Download the app, verify via SingPass, add a card, and book. No upfront deposit or wallet loading—charges go straight to your linked card. Fuel (via Esso card in the sun visor) and EV charging are covered in your booking; you pay only for time and distance.
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GetGo has grown substantially since the original version of this article. The fleet now spans six petrol/diesel/hybrid categories (Economy, Standard, Select, Grand, Plus, Luxury) and four EV categories (Standard Electric, Select Electric, Plus Electric, Commercial Electric). If you want to drive a BMW, Lexus, or a Hyundai IONIQ 5, it's all on the app.
Understanding GetGo's pricing
Your total cost = Time Charge + Mileage Charge + $1.20 Platform Fee (+ optional CDW at 5% or 10% of total).
Time charges are pegged to when you drive:
Time | Mon–Thu | Fri/Eve PH | Sat/Sun/PH |
|---|---|---|---|
12am–6am | Normal | Normal | Normal |
6am–9am | Off-peak | Off-peak | Off-peak |
9am–6pm | Normal | Normal | Peak |
6pm–9pm | Peak | Peak | Peak |
9pm–12am | Normal | Peak | Peak |
Mileage is charged separately, after the trip. For a standard petrol car, expect $0.44/km — this adds up on longer drives. EV categories charge $0.29/km.
Where do I return a GetGo?
Point A to A—the car goes back to the same lot. Free parking at the designated home lot is included. Any other parking is on you.
Who is GetGo best for?
The broadest operator in Singapore by fleet and coverage. No deposit, no e-wallet friction, fuel included — the experience is very frictionless.
Best for drivers who want flexibility across vehicle types, or anyone with a pet in tow. The mileage charge stacks up on long drives, so Tribecar's flat-rate model may work out cheaper for, say, a day trip to Johor.
Flexar (Public Beta — limited coverage)
Note: Flexar is currently in public beta as of April 2026. Coverage is limited to selected residential areas in the central, northern, north-eastern, and eastern regions. The full commercial launch is expected later in 2026. Details may change.
Sign-up deposit | None |
Membership fee | None |
Sign-up method | Singpass |
Petrol/charging included? | Yes — fuelling and maintenance handled by Flexar |
Pricing model | Per-minute, tiered (longer trips = lower per-minute rate) |
Typical 30-min trip | ~$17–20 (incl. GST) |
First minutes free | 5 minutes free per rental |
Included mileage | 50km per rental; excess at $0.20/km |
Fuel surcharge | Applies if petrol exceeds $3/litre (up to $0.90 per rental) |
Fleet | ~200 vehicles (EVs + ICE) |
Stations | ~100 pick-up/drop-off points |
Coverage (beta) | Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio, Toa Payoh |
Malaysia driving | No |
Pets | Not confirmed |
Age requirement | 18+ with valid driving licence |
The BlueSG backstory
Flexar is built by the same team behind BlueSG, which ceased operations in August 2025. Seven months later, the team relaunched as Flexar—same point-to-point concept, but with a refreshed mixed fleet of EVs and petrol cars, no deposits or membership fees, and Singpass-based instant verification.
How Flexar works
Download the app, verify via Singpass, and find the nearest Flexar station. Pick up a car, drive to your destination, and drop it off at any other Flexar station—no need to return to where you started. Fuelling and charging are managed by Flexar, so you don't top up before returning.
Pricing is per-minute and tiered: the longer you drive, the lower your per-minute rate. The first 5 minutes of every rental are free. Each rental includes 50km; if you exceed that, there's a $0.20/km excess distance charge. A fuel surcharge kicks in if petrol prices exceed $3/litre.
Who is Flexar best for?
Anyone making short point-to-point trips who doesn't want to worry about returning the car to the same spot. The model is genuinely different from everything else on the market—it's the only operator that lets you pick up in Tampines and drop off in Toa Payoh. That's useful. The beta caveat is real though: if you don't live in or near the coverage zones, it won't be available to you yet.
Other operators worth knowing
Drive lah is a peer-to-peer platform — you're renting from private car owners, not a fleet company. Hourly rates start from $10; daily from $48. The trade-off is variability: car condition, availability, and price all depend on the individual owner. Malaysia drives are permitted at no extra cost. Must be 22+ with 2 years of licence experience.
CarLite takes a simpler approach: you pay only for the mileage you drive, starting from $1 for 15 minutes. No fuel top-up required before returning. Good option if you're doing short, predictable distances.
Kinto (by Toyota) runs a hybrid-only fleet of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. It's station-based (round-trip) with all pickups from Midview City in Sin Ming. Age requirement is 23+, with 12 months' experience. Allows Malaysia drives. More niche — better suited to drivers who want a newer, well-maintained vehicle for a longer booking, or who want to get into JB.
Prices accurate as of June 2026. Always verify current rates directly with the operator before booking.
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