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.
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.
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.
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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.
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?
Ready to run the numbers?
Find out in one minute which subscription suits you.