When traveling in Taiwan, aside from basic public transportation, driving and renting a car are still the top choice for group trips. With the high cost of buying a car, plenty of rental companies and platforms have appeared in Taiwan, making renting a car easier than ever and turning it into part of everyday life!
This comparison of five major online car rental platforms gives you a one-stop look at the best options in Taiwan, focusing on the services that are still growing and operating today: iRent, URiDE, gogoout, LINE GO and Go Smart.
We compare rental costs, service features, and the pros and cons of each one, so getting around on your trip is no longer a worry. Just pick the rental company that fits your needs!
iRent app online car rental
A shared car and scooter service under Hotai Leasing, launched in 2014. You rent vehicles through the app, and the big selling point is picking up and dropping off on the street anytime (within the service area).
Note | Cross-city pickup and drop-off used to be a highlight, but the service is now limited to Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, Taoyuan and Hsinchu. Everywhere else, you have to return the car in the same city!
How to rent: Download the app first, register as a member, link your ID and driver’s license, and add a payment credit card. Once your account is approved, you can rent through the app.
Zipcar app online car rental (service discontinued)
The leading car-sharing company from the United States, founded by an MIT graduate. Zipcar was created to solve the problems of too many cars in cities and spending too long looking for parking, using wireless technology and the internet so vehicles can be shared between different users without staff on site.
The service in Taiwan has now been discontinued.
gogoout online car rental
Developed by a Taiwanese startup, gogoout brings together rental companies all over Taiwan. Using it feels a lot like booking a hotel: enter your pickup location, such as Taitung Train Station, choose your rental dates, and you’ll see which rental companies are nearby and what their rates are. Scooter bookings are available too.
Because so many rental companies work with the platform, you can see photos of the actual cars online, along with the vehicle’s age, features, insurance coverage, cancellation policy, and most importantly, full reviews from real users.
How to rent: Use it right in your browser. Choose your rental location and pickup and drop-off times to search for cars. Pick the car you want, log in to your account and pay, and your booking is done!
gogoout also has plenty of rental deals right now. Go take a look and grab your own promo code to save even more when you book early!
gogoout app online car rental
Note | You can now also book your rental through the gogoout app. Tap the button above to install it!
LINE GO app online car rental
Launched in 2023, this car-sharing service comes from a partnership between LINE and the Yulon Group, and runs on the same system as the earlier LINE TAXI.
It’s essentially the same fleet as Car Plus’s Go Smart, made available for rental through LINE GO, offering same-station returns, one-way rentals and street-side pickup and drop-off.
How to rent: Add LINE GO as a friend, upload your ID and driver’s license, and link a credit card. Once approved, you can book shared vehicles through the app.
URiDE online car rental
Launched in 2024, URiDE is the car-sharing brand from Chailease Holding, with an emphasis on 24-hour pickup and drop-off anytime.
It offers same-station returns, one-way rentals and street-side pickup and drop-off, with locations only in Taipei and New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Keelung, Hsinchu and Yilan.
How to rent: Download the app, register as a member, verify your ID and driver’s license, and link a credit card. Once approved, you can rent through the app.
Go Smart app online car rental
The car-sharing service from Car Plus, and the first in Taiwan to offer subscription-based rentals. Beyond renting a car, you can also book a professional chauffeur for pickups and drop-offs.
It offers same-station returns, one-way rentals and street-side pickup and drop-off.
How to rent: Download the app first, register as a member, verify your ID and driver’s license, and link a credit card. Once approved, you can rent through the app.
Full comparison of pricing plans from Taiwan’s online car rental brands
| Comparison item | iRent | URiDE | gogoout | LINE GO | Go Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locations on the main island | All cities and counties on Taiwan’s main island | 10 cities in Taiwan | All cities and counties on Taiwan’s main island | All cities and counties on Taiwan’s main island | All cities and counties on Taiwan’s main island |
| Outlying island locations | Kinmen, Penghu, Matsu | – | Kinmen, Penghu, Xiaoliuqiu | Kinmen | Kinmen |
| Available vehicle types | Toyota、Lexus | Toyota、Honda、Mitsubishi | Sedans, sports cars, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, electric cars and campervans from a range of brands | Nissan、Honda、Volvo | Nissan、Honda、Volvo |
| Pricing (per hour) | Street-side pickup and drop-off: from NT$125 on weekdays / from NT$185 on weekends Same-station pickup and drop-off: from NT$112 on weekdays / from NT$168 on weekends | Street-side pickup and drop-off: from NT$125 on weekdays / from NT$185 on weekends Same-station pickup and drop-off: from NT$115 on weekdays / from NT$175 on weekends | From NT$999 on weekdays / from NT$1,199 on weekends | From $112 on weekdays / from $168 on weekends and holidays | From $112 on weekdays / from $168 on weekends and holidays |
| Pricing details (per day) | Street pickup and return: from $1,250 on weekdays / from $1,850 on weekends and holidays Same-station pickup and return: from $1,120 on weekdays / from $1,680 on weekends and holidays | Street pickup and return: from $1,250 on weekdays / from $1,850 on weekends and holidays Same-station pickup and return: from $1,150 on weekdays / from $1,750 on weekends and holidays | From $999 on weekdays / from $1,199 on weekends and holidays | From $1,120 on weekdays / from $1,680 on weekends and holidays | From $1,120 on weekdays / from $1,680 on weekends and holidays |
| Mileage fee | NT$3.4–3.5/km | NT$3.1/km | No mileage fee; you pay for fuel | NT$3.1–3.5/km | NT$3.1–3.5/km |
| Damage deductible | Standard cars: NT$20,000 Luxury cars/EVs: NT$50,000 | NT$20,000 | ※ Depends on the vehicle and partner rental company | Standard cars: NT$20,000 Luxury cars/EVs: NT$50,000 | Standard cars: NT$20,000 Luxury cars/EVs: NT$50,000 |
| Booking restrictions | Street pickup and return: bookable within 30 minutes of a car being released. Minimum 1 hour, maximum 7 days Same-station pickup and return: bookable up to 60 days ahead | Street pickup and return: bookable within 30 minutes of a car being released. Minimum 1 hour, maximum 7 days Same-station pickup and return: bookable up to 60 days ahead | Bookable up to 90 days ahead, with pickup as soon as 1 hour from booking | Bookable 2–45 days ahead | Bookable 2–45 days ahead |
| Insurance information | Compulsory liability insurance, third-party liability insurance, passenger accident insurance | Theft, passenger, third-party liability and compulsory liability insurance | Theft, passenger, third-party liability and compulsory liability insurance ※ Depends on the vehicle and partner rental company | Theft, passenger, third-party liability and compulsory liability insurance | Theft, passenger, third-party liability and compulsory liability insurance |
| Payment restrictions | Credit card linked in the app | Credit card linked in the app | No credit card linking required; some rental companies accept debit cards | LINE Pay or a linked credit card | Credit card linked in the app |
That wraps up our comparison of the major car rental platforms. Whether you’re traveling for business or heading out on a self-drive trip, it’s worth working out exactly what you need from a car and checking whether each company’s services fit, so you can find the best price and enjoy a smooth rental trip!
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How do you choose an online car rental platform in Taiwan?Head to gogoout
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This article was translated by AI from the original Chinese version.
