Fully insured car rental Australia | Drive Mate

Safety is everything

All trips on Drive mate are comprehensively insured up to $35 million and covers vehicle damage due to accident, fire or storm, or malicious damage and theft of vehicle

When you host

With round-the-clock access to our customer service team, no other Australian car share concept matches our level of support and dependability.

We’ll ensure you’re always linked up with locals looking for cars, protected by a top-tier policy and most importantly, making sweet moolah!

$35M Third Party Liability Coverage

Worry-free comprehensive cover

Security deposit for incidentals and excess

Security of car tracking & remote immobilisation

No impact on your current insurance and no-claim bonus

Covers vehicle damage, theft & 3rd party loss

When you drive

Comprehensively insured

Comprehensively insuredDrive mate protection provides a comprehensive insurance cover for all Drive mate trips.

$35 million cover​

$35 million cover​Your rental price includes cover up to $35M for third party damage​

We’ll meet you roadside, 24/7!

We’ll meet you roadside, 24/7!Help is only a call away. Wherever you are when a breakdown occurs, Drive mate’s support team is always there to assist. ​

Backed by local business.

Backed by local business.We work in close collaboration with a variety of mechanics, auto-electricians and a range of other automotive services while proudly supporting local industry.

Getting the most out of Drive mate – Handy Hints for the Best Experience

Scope-out your guests

Take a few minutes to learn a little about your guest prior to meeting them.​

Speak up

Feedback from both ends helps our platform (and ultimately you), remain safe and successful. ​

Prioritise your privacy

We’ll only ever share your personal contact details with guests who’ve confirmed bookings with a strong recommendation to keep things this way. ​

Respect travels a long way

Treating each other courteously enhances the Drive mate experience for both guests and hosts.​