I don't own a car (anymore). I live 1 minute from 2 tram - and 2 bus lines and 3 minutes from a train station with great connectivity to just about everywhere.

I don't own a car (anymore). I live 1 minute from 2 tram - and 2 bus lines and 3 minutes from a train station with great connectivity to just about everywhere. I have a share in a car sharing cooperative with about a dozen cars, from a smart to a Mercedes transporter within five minute walking distance. Renting a car costs you $3-4 per hour plus 50 cents to 1$ per kilometer (half after 100 kilometers) The problem with car sharing is that people tend to use their cars all at the same time: morning commute, afternoon commute, evening errands/leisure Now here's the thing: With this setup you absolutely do not rent a car to get to work, or for leisure activities that you can perform equally well by using public transport. Plus: No parking hassle and no problem if you have a couple of drinks. Car sharing only makes sense for the occasional use of a car (which happens ca. 5 times a year, when I really need it) and not if you need a car on a regular basis, like getting to work. But then, it doesn't only make a ton of sense, it also offers very considerable savings at no downside. That, of course, only works when there's good public transport available as an alternative to car ownership.