Car- and Ride-Sharing

Get around Portland with a variety of car- and ride-share services.

Updated Oct. 2, 2023 2 min read

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Portland became the birthplace of car-sharing in the United States in 1998, with the founding of a small local company that eventually became part of Zipcar. Today, car-sharers in Portland have access to multiple car-sharing services. Ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft also operate in Portland, making it easier than ever to get around the city without bringing your own vehicle.

Car-Sharing

Free2Move

Free2Move offers a fleet of free-floating vehicles around the city. The mobile app makes it easy to create an account and reserve nearby vehicles for trips by the minute, hour or by day.

Zipcar

Zipcar members from around the country can access a ﬂeet of hundreds of new vehicles in designated parking spots throughout the Portland metro area — there are more than 80 cars in the central city alone.

Turo

Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing service that allows owners to rent out their personal vehicles when they’re not using them to other members who want to rent them for a set time.

Getaround

Another peer-to-peer car-sharing service, Getaround is a free-to-join, Facebook-linked network currently in six U.S. cities that promises instant approval for membership applicants over 19 with good driving records.

Parking in Portland

From city-run parking garages to private lots to an app for on-street parking, Portland offers reliable options for parking during your visit.

Ride-Sharing

Introduced in Portland in 2015, ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft offer convenient, cash-free rides scheduled via mobile app. Both companies serve Portland International Airport (PDX), picking up outside of baggage claim at the far left end of the first island.

Lyft

Lyft serves the greater Portland metro area with basic service for up to four passengers and Lyft Plus, with room for up to six people.

Uber

Uber serves Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard and Vancouver, Washington. Services include basic UberX and XL (for up to six passengers), Uber Select (high-end vehicles), Uber Access (wheel-chair-accessible vehicles) and Uber Pedal (vehicles with bike racks).

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