Miles

Miles is a Germany-based car-sharing service offering free-floating vehicle rentals across multiple German cities. Unlike station-based car hire, Miles allows users to pick up and drop off vehicles anywhere within the defined service zone — making it highly flexible for urban commuters who need a car for specific trips without the commitment of ownership or long-term rental.

For expats in Germany who live in the city centre but occasionally need a car — for IKEA trips, weekend escapes, or visiting areas not well-served by public transport — car-sharing services like Miles provide the perfect complement to an otherwise public transport-dependent lifestyle.

Miles charges per minute, per hour, or per day depending on usage, with transparent pricing and no monthly subscription requirement. The fleet includes standard cars, larger vehicles for specific needs, and increasingly electric vehicles aligned with Germany’s sustainability goals.

Registration is completed via the Miles app — requiring a valid driving licence (from any country, for most nationalities) — and vehicles are located via the app’s map. For expats who have not yet converted their foreign driving licence to a German one, Miles provides a way to access a car while that administrative process is in progress.