The Guide

Making a smarter choice starts with knowing

Independent articles, worked examples, and clear explanations about shared cars in the Netherlands. No opinions, just numbers. Written for anyone considering giving up their own car, or who simply wants to drive occasionally.

★ Featured

When is a shared car smarter than owning your own?

From how many kilometres per year does ownership become cheaper? Calculate your personal break-even.

3 min read
Total annual costs
Up to 7,000 kmShared car ✓
7,000 – 12,000 kmGrey area
From 12,000 kmOwn car
Indicative tipping points. Use the calculator for your own situation.
€4,460
Deciding

What does owning a car really cost? The full picture for 2026

Depreciation, insurance, road tax, parking, maintenance, fuel. A complete breakdown.

3 min
1
Reserve
2
Unlock car
3
Drive off
Practical

Your first shared car trip in 3 steps, without the hassle

Reserve, unlock, get in, check, drive, return. A quick guide for first-timers.

3 min
14
MyWheels tips
Practical

MyWheels tips and tricks: details that are easy to miss

Night trips, the deposit, 15-minute billing and more. Useful to know before your first trips.

7 min
5/6
offer sharing
Practical

Sharing a subscription with a housemate: does it work everywhere?

Which providers let you drive together on one subscription, and what are the conditions?

4 min

Ready to run the numbers?

Find out in one minute which subscription suits you.

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