book-n-drive

What book-n-drive does

book-n-drive mobilitätssysteme GmbH is a German carsharing operator founded in 2000 in Wiesbaden, now headquartered in Hofheim am Taunus. It runs the largest carsharing network in the Rhein-Main region, operating a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles — including station-based cars, electric vehicles, and the stations-flexible cityFlitzer sub-brand (~250 VW up! vehicles) — across 450+ stations in 20+ cities such as Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Darmstadt, Offenbach, and Koblenz. The platform combines real-time booking via mobile app and web, GPS-enabled fleet management, in-vehicle smoke and damage sensors, and driving-behavior telemetry processed through third parties (Bosch, carValoo). Access is self-serve for consumers via app/web, with a separate corporate sales motion and partnerships with public transport operators, housing associations, and universities.

The company earns revenue primarily through usage-based fees billed in 15-minute increments plus per-kilometer charges, augmented by monthly subscription tariffs (Abo at €9.90, AboPlus at €19.90 with a €25 monthly credit), a corporate Firmentarif with 50% weekday discounts and monthly invoicing, and a one-time €19 registration fee. Pricing is publicly disclosed with an online price calculator and is benchmarked against the ADAC/Kraftfahrer-Preisindex. A 'faircrash' small-claims damage program (trademarked) reduces administrative friction. Two strategic shareholders — ABG Frankfurt Holding (Frankfurt's city-owned housing company) and Mainova AG (regional energy utility) — each hold 33% stakes since January 2012, and book-n-drive operates local JV entities (HEAG book-n-drive Carsharing GmbH in Darmstadt; Mainzer book-n-drive Carsharing GmbH in Mainz). The company has held the 'Blauer Engel' (Blue Angel) environmental certification since January 2019 and serves over 90,000 customers as of late 2025.

Name

book-n-drive

Legal name

book-n-drive mobilitätssysteme GmbH

Website

https://book-n-drive.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

book-n-drive is a German carsharing operator running the largest station-based and station-flexible (cityFlitzer) fleet in the Rhein-Main region, with 1,000+ vehicles, 450+ stations, and 90,000+ individual and corporate customers across 20+ cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Carsharing Services

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Round-Trip Carsharing (Station-Based) (TLAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Free-Floating Carsharing (One-Way) (TLAFAMAB), Corporate Car Sharing (Round-Trip/Station-Based) (TLABALAA), Car Rental & Car-Sharing Booking Platforms (BPAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Carsharing services
• Vehicle sharing platform
• Mobility services
• Station-based carsharing
• Fleet management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Time and Distance Based Usage Fees: Primary revenue stream from charging customers based on booking duration (billed in 15-minute increments) and kilometers driven. Prices are tariff-dependent, with discounted rates for Abo and AboPlus subscribers vs. Basic tariff.
2. Monthly Subscription Fees (Abo / AboPlus): Monthly recurring fees from Abo (€9.90/month) and AboPlus (€19.90/month) tariff subscribers, providing discounted usage rates and inclusive benefits in exchange.
3. Corporate / Firmenkunden: Business customers (GmbH, AG, e.V., public institutions, etc.) billed under the Firmentarif with 50% weekday discount and monthly invoicing. Revenue includes per-trip base fees and usage charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

book-n-drive operates a carsharing platform in the Rhein-Main region of Germany, providing on-demand access to a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles at 450+ stations. Services include station-based carsharing (return to fixed station) and cityFlitzer (stations-flexible one-way trips), with booking, vehicle unlock, and account management handled via mobile app and website.

Product overview

book-n-drive operates as a carsharing platform in the Rhein-Main area with two service models: station-based carsharing with reserved parking spots at over 450 stations across 20+ cities, and cityFlitzer, a station-flexible sub-brand allowing one-way trips within defined zones. The fleet of over 1,000 vehicles ranges from small cars to 9-seaters, including electric vehicles. Access and booking occur via the book-n-drive App or website. The company offers tiered pricing: Basic (pay-per-use), Abo (€9.90/month with discounts), AboPlus (€19.90/month with €25 credit), and Firmentarif for businesses. The faircrash system provides simplified damage handling for minor incidents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cityFlitzer: Station-flexible carsharing service that allows spontaneous one-way trips without booking; vehicles can be used open-end for up to two weeks

Products and services

• Station-Based Carsharing Traditional carsharing service where vehicles are picked up and returned to reserved parking spaces at fixed stations. The fleet includes small cars, electric vehicles, convertibles, vans, and 9-seater buses available at over 450 stations across 20+ cities in the Rhein-Main area.
• cityFlitzer Station-flexible carsharing sub-brand launched in March 2015. Approximately 200-250 VW up! vehicles can be picked up and returned flexibly within defined cityFlitzer zones without returning to a fixed station. Vehicles are opened via app or customer card and can be used open-end for up to two weeks without a reservation.
• book-n-drive App Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling vehicle search, booking, PIN-based vehicle access and unlock/close functionality, real-time booking management, and navigation to vehicles. Serves as the primary access channel for both station-based and cityFlitzer services.
• Firmentarif (Corporate Carsharing) Corporate carsharing program for businesses, organizations, and public institutions. Includes a 50% discount on hourly and daily rates Monday-Friday from 6:00-16:00, monthly invoicing, and a maximum €750 self-deductible per claim. Available to GmbH, AG, KG, e.V., foundations, and public institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• One book-n-drive vehicle replaces up to 20 private cars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEAG Holding AG / HEAG book-n-drive Carsharing GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture company 'HEAG book-n-drive Carsharing GmbH' founded with HEAG Holding AG (Darmstadt municipal holding company) to expand carsharing in Darmstadt and surrounding areas. HEAG mobilo is a subsidiary transport company.
• Mainzer Mobilität / Mainzer book-n-drive Carsharing GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture 'Mainzer book-n-drive Carsharing GmbH' with Mainzer Verkehrsgesellschaft (subsidiary of Mainzer Stadtwerke AG) to operate carsharing in Mainz.
• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in mobility solutions with RMV, the public transport association for the Rhein-Main area based in Hofheim am Taunus. book-n-drive is an integrated mobility option within the RMV network.
• ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in mobility solutions with ESWE Verkehr, the traditional public transport company in Wiesbaden.
• traffiQ (Lokale Nahverkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in mobility solutions with traffiQ, the local public transport authority for Frankfurt am Main.
• VGF (Stadtwerke Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in mobility solutions with VGF, the municipal transport company for Frankfurt am Main.
• DADINA (Darmstadt-Dieburger Nahverkehrsorganisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in mobility solutions with DADINA, the local public transport organization for Darmstadt and Darmstadt-Dieburg county.
• NiO (Nahverkehr in Offenbach GmbH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in mobility solutions with NiO, part of the mobility division of Stadtwerke Offenbach.
• Flinkster (Deutsche Bahn)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorbook-n-drive is a partner in the Deutsche Bahn Flinkster carsharing network, allowing cross-network bookings and national coverage through Flinkster's platform.
• AStA TU DarmstadtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership at TU Darmstadt for student-specific carsharing solutions.
• AStA Hochschule DarmstadtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership at Hochschule Darmstadt for student-specific carsharing solutions.
• AStA Hochschule MainzcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership at Hochschule Mainz for student-specific carsharing solutions.
• AStA HSRM (Hochschule RheinMain)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership at Hochschule Rhein-Main for student-specific carsharing solutions.
• AStA Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität MainzcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent union partnership at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz for student-specific carsharing solutions.
• IHKs HessenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Hessian Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs Hessen) for apprentice-specific carsharing solutions.
• bauverein AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with bauverein AG, Südhessen's largest residential property manager (~17,000 apartments around Darmstadt), for mobility solutions for tenants.
• infrafürthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional infrastructure partner for the city of Fürth, offering carsharing as part of broader regional mobility and sustainability concepts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Share Now: Share Now (BMW/Daimler joint venture until BMW exit) is the largest free-floating carsharing operator in Europe, with significant presence in German cities. Directly comparable to book-n-drive's cityFlitzer product, targeting similar urban, app-based, one-way use cases.
• Miles Mobility: Miles operates a German free-floating carsharing platform with proprietary in-car tech, transparent per-kilometer pricing, and a national footprint. Closely comparable to book-n-drive's station-flexible cityFlitzer product and target customer.
• Cambio Carsharing: Cambio is a leading station-based carsharing cooperative operating in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, serving both private and corporate customers. Highly comparable to book-n-drive's station-based offering and corporate (Firmentarif) segment.
• Stadtmobil: Stadtmobil is a German carsharing cooperative operating in 60+ cities, combining station-based and station-flexible vehicles. Closely comparable to book-n-drive's hybrid model and corporate/public-sector partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt Share: Sixt Share is the carsharing arm of Sixt SE, combining free-floating and station-based services leveraging Sixt's national rental footprint and brand. A broader incumbent in the same shared-mobility category, with stronger financial backing.
• Flinkster (Deutsche Bahn): Flinkster is Deutsche Bahn's national carsharing network — book-n-drive is itself a Flinkster partner. Flinkster is a comparable station-based platform with national reach and rail-integration advantages.
• Getaround: Getaround is a peer-to-peer carsharing platform with European operations. Comparable as a broad shared-mobility incumbent, though its P2P model differs from book-n-drive's owned-fleet approach.
• Free2Move (Stellantis): Free2Move is Stellantis's global mobility super-app offering carsharing, rental, and parking across Europe. Comparable as a broad, well-capitalized incumbent in the same shared-mobility category, with multi-modal ambitions book-n-drive lacks.
• Zipcar: Zipcar is the established North American/UK station-based carsharing incumbent, owned by Avis Budget Group. Comparable in station-based model, subscription tiering, and university/corporate partnerships.

Emerging players

• Turo: Turo is a peer-to-peer carsharing marketplace with growing European presence. Comparable as a shared-mobility platform with a different (P2P) model, serving similar 'access over ownership' customer demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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