SnappCar
Dutch peer-to-peer car rental where private owners list their cars, operated from Utrecht
Key data
| Company | Carshare Ventures B.V. (trade name SnappCar) |
|---|---|
| Category | Car Sharing Platforms |
| Headquarters | Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Netherlands (EU) |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages we read; the privacy policy names US and Irish service providers |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Peer-to-peer marketplace for cars, vans, station wagons and campers, insurance included, 24/7 roadside help, app unlocking, identity verification, owner listings |
| Pricing | Home page shows city cars from EUR 27.00 per day, station wagons from EUR 35.00 per day and vans from EUR 43.00 per day; final price depends on the listing |
| Best For | Renters in the Netherlands who want the Turo model of choosing a private owner's car |
| Replaces | Turo |
Review in detail
SnappCar is the European platform that works most like Turo. According to its privacy policy, SnappCar runs an online platform and community marketplace that facilitates vehicle rental between individuals, and the party responsible for personal data is SnappCar, a trade name of Carshare Ventures B.V., Stadsplateau 11, 3521 AZ Utrecht.
The home page says more than 400,000 users have used the service and that renters can choose from more than 10,000 cars. It lists city cars from EUR 27.00 per day, vans from EUR 43.00 and station wagons from EUR 35.00.
How the marketplace works
Renters search for a car near them, book it and open it with the SnappCar app. The home page states that bookings are insured and come with 24/7 roadside assistance. Owners list their vehicle and earn from rentals; the owner page of the site was not part of the pages we read.
The privacy policy lists the tools behind this: Stripe Payments Europe in Dublin for payments, and RentalCheck (a service of CrimiMail B.V. in Gouda) and Entrust Corporation (United States) to verify identity documents.
Entity and data handling
The privacy policy states that the SnappCar group consists of CarShare Ventures B.V. as parent company and the local subsidiary CarShare Germany GmbH. The ultimate owner of the parent is not named on the pages we read.
The policy also names US providers, including Sift Science Inc for fraud analysis and Apple and Google for push messages. Where the data is stored is not stated, so check the policy before you upload your licence.
Compared with Turo
Turo has hundreds of thousands of vehicles listed by hosts, according to its about page, and operates in several countries. SnappCar lists far fewer cars and focuses on the Netherlands, with a German subsidiary named in its privacy policy.
The terms and imprint pages at the addresses we tried returned a not-found page, so the rental terms and the commission were not read. Ask SnappCar for the current fee before you list a car.
Where it falls short
The terms and imprint URLs we tried returned a not-found page, so fees and owner commission were not checked. The site and privacy policy are in Dutch. Coverage is centred on the Netherlands. For a fleet operator with fixed all-inclusive rates, look at MILES Mobility.
Best suited to users of SnappCar
Renters and car owners in the Netherlands who want a private-owner marketplace similar to Turo, with Dutch-language support and prices in euro.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Peer-to-peer model comparable to Turo
- Day prices published on the home page
- Insurance and 24/7 roadside help stated on the home page
- Entity and address named in the privacy policy
- Cars, vans, station wagons and campers on one platform
Cons
- Terms and imprint pages not readable at the URLs we tried
- Data storage location not stated
- Owner commission not found in the pages we read
- Smaller coverage than Turo outside the Netherlands
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Peer-to-peer model comparable to Turo
- Day prices published on the home page
- Insurance and 24/7 roadside help stated on the home page
- Entity and address named in the privacy policy
- Cars, vans, station wagons and campers on one platform
Cons
- Terms and imprint pages not readable at the URLs we tried
- Data storage location not stated
- Owner commission not found in the pages we read
- Smaller coverage than Turo outside the Netherlands
Alternatives to SnappCar
Alternatives from Europe in the car sharing platforms group:
See all European car sharing platforms or compare them directly against Turo on our alternatives page.
Questions buyers ask
Yes. The SnappCar privacy policy names Carshare Ventures B.V. in Utrecht, the Netherlands as responsible for personal data, with CarShare Germany GmbH as local subsidiary.
Yes in principle. SnappCar describes itself as a platform and community marketplace for rental between individuals. It lists far fewer cars than Turo and is centred on the Netherlands.
The home page shows city cars from EUR 27.00 per day, station wagons from EUR 35.00 and vans from EUR 43.00. The final price depends on the owner's listing and the dates.