Owning a car gives you a lot of freedom and flexibility but you either live in a place that requires a car every day, or one where you need it less. If your ne

Owning a car gives you a lot of freedom and flexibility but you either live in a place that requires a car every day, or one where you need it less. If your neighborhood is well planned, with good access to public transportation, groceries, daycare, etc. then renting a car becomes viable for the cases bikes don't cover. Trains, trams, buses and bicycles don't need to cover every case.