So, you want to make money using your car but aren’t sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you want regular employment or contract work to give you the freedom to work whenever you’d like, here are several side hustle options that allow you to use your car to make money.
1. Dropping off Packages
When you always thought delivering packages might be fun but can’t land a job at a UPS or FedEx, or just want something on the side with less stress, there are package delivery contract work options for you to consider.
2. Picking Up Food
From DoorDash to Grubhub, there are several food delivery apps that are currently accepting new drivers. Drive around town, pick up people’s food orders, and carefully deliver them to their addresses. With an opportunity to earn tips, the pay can make for a decent side hustle.
3. Delivering Groceries
Do you have a knack for shopping? Some apps will hire people to use their personal vehicles to pick up groceries and deliver them to people’s homes. Online grocery services are gaining plenty of popularity and even go beyond just groceries: clothing, technology, homegoods, pet supplies and more.
4. Ridesharing
Ridesharing is a popular service many people use today: from teens without cars, to drunk adults, to tourists in need of a ride back to their hotel. It’s also an excellent way to socialize, earn tips, and familiarize yourself with the city.
5. Helping People Move
If you have a truck or large vehicle, you can use your vehicle to help people move. Not everyone has a vehicle or a large enough vehicle to transport their furniture and other belongings to their new location.
6. Advertising for Companies
Don’t want strangers in your car and don’t want the risk of delivering items to people’s homes? It’s completely understandable. Another option to consider is using your car to advertise for others’ businesses . Some companies will pay regular people to wrap their personal car with an advertisement of their company to help them sell more products or services.
7. Transporting Children
When you don’t like the idea of transporting adults, giving kids a ride is always an option. Consider joining a kids-only rideshare service to help kids and teens safely get to school, after-school activities, or home.
8. Driving the Elderly
If you’re desiring altruistic work, giving back to those who need it, driving the elderly around might be the side hustle for you. Senior citizens often can’t drive on their own, have mobility issues, or can’t afford to purchase and upkeep a vehicle. You can make a huge difference in their lives just by offering your driving services to them.
9. Renting Out Your Car
Do you want a passive way to earn money with your car, minus requiring you to do the driving? Renting out your car is also an option. If you aren’t comfortable with a stranger using your personal car, you can always purchase a cheap vehicle from a used car dealer to rent it out to generate income on the side.
Conclusion
When you have a love for driving, making money with your car is a possibility, especially in this day and age. From picking up food or groceries, to giving people rides or even letting others drive your car, there are endless ways to make some extra cash with your vehicle.
