The biggest cost of owning or leasing a car isn't the payment — it's the depreciation you never see, quietly destroying thousands of dollars every year.
Joyryde long-term rentals from $249/week. Full insurance, maintenance included, zero depreciation. See if the math works for you.
The Revelation
$280/mo
What you think you spend on gig driving
Gas. That's what most drivers see.
$1,340/mo
What it actually costs
Per IRS mileage rate at 2,000 miles/month
$1,060/mo
The difference
Silently leaving your car's value. Every month.
That $1,060/month? It's the depreciation, maintenance, and wear you don't see on your gas receipt — but your car does.
Run your own numbers
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Miles/month for gig work 2,000
Uber/Lyft full-time ≈ 2,000–2,500 mi/month
Monthly car payment $450
Enter $0 if paid off
Monthly insurance $180
Note: personal policies often don't cover gig work
⚠️ $1,060/month leaving your car's value unnoticed
Joyryde
$1,358
Weekly rental (×4.33) $1,078
Gas (same as your car) $280
Insurance INCLUDED
Maintenance INCLUDED Subtotal $1,358
You save $612/month
= $7,344 per year
Plus your personal car preserves ~$8,400 in value over 12 months — 24,000 fewer gig miles on your odometer.
Total 12-month financial advantage of Joyryde: $15,744
True vehicle cost calculated using IRS standard mileage rate of $0.67/mile. Personal car depreciation estimated at $0.35/mile. Joyryde rate: Economy Sedan $249/wk, Midsize Sedan $269/wk. Individual results vary. Background check, credit check, and MVR required.
Does Joyryde make sense for you?
Tell us your situation. We'll run your numbers honestly — no sales pressure.
Joyryde Advisor
honest math, no pressure
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Hey! I'm here to help you figure out if Joyryde makes financial sense for your situation — no pressure, just honest math. What brings you here today? Gig work, looking to avoid a lease, or something else?
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