High-mileage driving can accelerate depreciation, maintenance, repairs and tire wear. AAA identifies depreciation as one of the largest costs of vehicle ownership, which is why the true cost of putting gig miles on your personal car can be much higher than fuel alone. Use this calculator to estimate what those miles may be costing your vehicle.
After accounting for estimated wear on your personal vehicle, the difference between the two options is approximately $110 per week.
At approximately this mileage, the estimated vehicle wear entered above equals the example weekly rental rate.
You generally purchase fuel whether you use your own vehicle or a rental. This comparison focuses on costs that may be transferred away from your personal vehicle.
Estimates are for educational and comparison purposes only. Actual depreciation, maintenance, repairs, tire costs and vehicle values vary. This calculator does not guarantee savings or financial results. GigKeys pricing, vehicle availability and eligibility requirements remain subject to change.