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Compare the true annual cost of Uber vs owning a car. Enter your rides, car payment, insurance, fuel and maintenance to see which saves you more money.
Your typical number of Uber (or Lyft) rides in a month
Use your typical fare, not surge-priced outliers
Enter 0 if your car is fully paid off
US average is $150-200/month. Divide your annual premium by 12
Your average monthly spend at the pump
Oil changes, tires, repairs. Average out your annual spend and divide by 12
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Most people assume owning a car is always cheaper than relying on Uber. After all, a $15 ride feels expensive compared to 'just driving yourself.' But that thinking ignores the fixed costs you pay every single month whether you drive or not: loan payments, insurance, fuel, maintenance. The Uber vs Car Calculator shows you the full picture.
The real question is not 'is Uber expensive?' It is: how many Uber rides per month does your car pre-purchase for you, before you turn the key? For many urban drivers, the answer is 30, 40, or even 50 rides a month in fixed costs alone. Once you see that number, the comparison looks very different.
Enter your actual monthly numbers: how often you ride, your average fare, and what you pay for your car. In seconds you will see which option saves you more money, what your personal breakeven is, and what you could do with the difference.
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Our calculator uses proven formulas and up-to-date data to give you accurate results. Here's a transparent look at the methodology behind your calculation.
The Formula
Uber Annual Cost = Rides per Month x Average Fare x 12Car Annual Cost = (Loan + Insurance + Fuel + Maintenance) x 12Annual Savings = |Uber Annual Cost - Car Annual Cost|Breakeven Rides/Month = Monthly Car Cost / Average Uber FareWe compare what you spend on Uber per year against the total monthly cost of owning a car multiplied by 12. The breakeven is the ride count at which both options cost exactly the same. Note: car depreciation is not included (it typically adds $2,000-5,000/year for newer vehicles), so actual car ownership costs may be higher than shown here.
How many rides you take per month and your typical fare. Use your real average, not surge-priced outliers.
Monthly loan or lease payment, insurance, fuel, and regular maintenance. If your car is fully paid off, enter 0 for the loan.
The calculator shows annual costs side by side, your personal breakeven ride count, and what you could do with the difference.
Disclaimer: Results are estimates based on the information provided. For professional advice, consult with a qualified expert in the relevant field. This calculator is for informational purposes only.