I’ve used car sharing in Oslo for errands and short weekend trips, and my bold claim is that it’s only cheaper than rentals if you’re disciplined about time. From what I’ve seen, availability is great on weekdays but weekends feel like a hunger games refresh battle, especially in central neighborhoods. The real cost creeps up fast once you add start fees, per-minute pricing, and that tiny panic when you’re stuck in traffic. but there’s a nuance… for short grocery runs or IKEA-level missions, sharing still beats traditional rental hassle and paperwork. Cleanliness has been mostly fine for me, though damage reporting feels strict enough that I always take photos like an insurance investigator. Customer support is hit or miss, which is why I treat car sharing as a convenience tool, not a guaranteed solution. My transportation tips for visitors are to compare total trip cost in advance and switch to classic rentals for full weekend escapes. Which service has actually been reliable in your area, and have you ever been burned by surprise fees?
