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Communauto vs. Enterprise CarShare®: Direct Cost Comparison

Compare the total monthly costs of Communauto and Enterprise CarShare® in one unified cost comparison tool using your exact Toronto usage pattern.

Your Usage Pattern

850
12
2.5
2
1,200
4

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Which Service Saves More?

Enterprise CarShare® Saves

$0/year

Compare the costs above to see which service is best for your usage.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Communauto

Monthly Cost

$632
  • Time Charges $82.50
  • Km Charges $297.50
  • Long Trips (avg/mo) $100.42
  • Membership $5.00
  • Gas & Maintenance Included
  • Damage Protection $25.00

Enterprise CarShare®

Monthly Cost

$632
  • Time Charges $82.50
  • Extra Km Charges $297.50
  • Long Trips (avg/mo) $0.00
  • Monthly Membership $3.00
  • Insurance & Fuel Included

Communauto Plans

Open $0/mo
$16.10/hr · $60/day · 100 km/trip incl.
Open Plus $5/mo
$7.50/hr · $50/$35/day · $0.29/km
Value (Default) $5/mo
$4.50/hr · $35/day · $0.51→$0.38/km
Value Plus $12.50/mo
$3.90/hr · $29/day · $0.43→$0.34/km
Value Extra $30/mo
$3.60/hr · $25/day · $0.34/km

Damage Protection

Enterprise Plans

Basic $0/mo
$7.40/hr · 100 km/day
Basic Monthly (Default) $3/mo
$6.94/hr · 100 km/day
Standard $3/mo
$9.25/hr · 200 km/day
Std. + Value $10/mo
$7.22/hr · 200 km/day

Cost Comparison at Different Usage Levels

Annual Cost vs. Kilometers Driven

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Adjust your usage pattern above to see how Communauto and Enterprise CarShare® costs compare across different annual mileage scenarios.

Communauto vs. Enterprise CarShare® Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Communauto and Enterprise CarShare? expand_more

Communauto uses a pay-per-use damage protection model where you can choose your deductible level; insurance charges vary based on trip duration. Enterprise CarShare® includes damage protection in the base rate and uses fixed daily km allowances. Communauto often wins for occasional users; Enterprise for drivers with moderate, routine km.

Which service has better rates? expand_more

Both are competitive depending on your usage. Communauto's Value+ plan ($12.50/mo) offers cheaper hourly rates ($3.90/hr) for frequent short trips. Enterprise's Standard+ Value plan ($10/mo) gives better daily rates ($68.64/day) for multi-day rentals with 200 km/day included. Use the calculator to compare your exact pattern.

How are km charges calculated differently? expand_more

Communauto charges per-km throughout your trip (with tiered rates: higher rates below 50 km, lower rates above). Enterprise CarShare® includes a daily km allowance (100 or 200 km depending on plan) and charges additional km at about $0.27–$0.38/km depending on vehicle class, with $0.32/km used here as a representative average. This makes Enterprise better for frequent short-to-medium trips when you stay within daily allowances.

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