When there’s too much month at the end of the money, it’s time to consider a side hustle.
According to a report on MarketWatch, 54% of working Americans say they have pursued at least one opportunity to earn more cash in the past year. The sky’s the limit when considering side hustles — especially for motorists looking for work that involves using their vehicles.
Consider these 16 ways to make extra money on the side using your vehicle.
Help People Move
One option is to help people move. You don’t need a humongous vehicle or utility trailer. Many people near you may want help relocating to a one-bedroom apartment or a small loft unit. Even if you have to make several trips, it can be worthwhile.
Rent Out Your Vehicle When You’re Not Driving It
Does your car spend more time than you’d like in the garage or on the driveway? If you need extra cash, consider renting it out. Various online platforms match vehicle owners with people who want to rent these cars, trucks, or crossovers.
Case in point: HyreCar typically charges renters $35 to $65 daily, and the company takes a 15% cut of the revenue. Zebra estimates that renting your car, truck, SUV, or minivan for $50 daily for 15 days will earn you around $635 after HyreCar receives its 15% share.
Pick Up Items for Customers
Have you ever checked out an online auction like MaxSold and passed on something you wanted because there was no way you could load it up and take it home? That’s a scenario many consumers have experienced. But you can be the balm for that pain point.
Advertise your services and help people pick up bulky or heavy items from auctions or stores.
Deliver Food for a Local Eatery
Another side hustle is being a delivery driver. Depending on where you live, there’s bound to be a pizzeria, restaurant, or other establishment that needs reliable delivery drivers. You can pick up the phone and call some of them or, if you’re more practical, visit them in person.
Join a Food Delivery Platform
According to Statista, the online food delivery market in the country is on pace to reach $353.3 billion this year and could hit $562.7 billion by 2029.
Instead of working with a single restaurant in town — see recommendation #4 — you can work with all of them via an online platform. DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats are three of them. People love to eat. But they enjoy it more when someone delivers it to their front doors.
Give Family and Friends Rides
Do you have people who call you when they need a ride? While you won’t necessarily want to charge Ma or Pa when they have a doctor’s appointment, that doesn’t mean everybody should get a pass. That neighbor who only says “Hello” when they require help? Tell them you’d love to help them — and share your hourly rate for a ride to Home Depot for plumbing supplies.
Buy and Deliver Groceries
Yet another side hustle you can do with your vehicle is to buy and deliver groceries. Instacart and Shipt are two well-known grocery delivery apps. Sign up as a driver, select the desired schedule, and start making money on the side.
Do Dump Runs
If you have a vehicle, you can make money doing dump runs. When someone has a bunch of junk that must go to the landfill, they often want someone to do it for them. You can help them.
Pick Up and Deliver Prescriptions
Another option is to pick up and deliver prescriptions courtesy of online platforms that connect drivers with local drug stores. This can provide a much-needed service to people who might otherwise have difficulty getting their medications.
Help People Get to Doctor’s Appointments
Some people miss medical treatments because they can’t get there. You can advertise your services as a driver who can get people to and from such appointments.
Help People Take Their Pets to Vet Appointments
According to MarketWatch, 65.1 million households in the U.S. own dogs, while 46.5 million households in the country own cats. You can bet that some people would love a ride to and from vet appointments.
Take Dogs on Walks
One source notes that dog walkers usually charge between $20 and $30 to walk a dog for half an hour. You can offer to take people’s dogs to dog parks in your car so the little pooches can socialize, enjoy fresh air, and do their business.
Offer People Rides to Shopping Centers During the Holidays
Shoppers don’t want to deal with heavy traffic or problematic parking. That’s where you come in. You can advertise your services of taking shoppers to a mall and back home. Whether for Black Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day, or another holiday, you can help meet a need.
Do Yard Cleanups
Do you like working outdoors, have free time, and own a car? One option for a side hustle is offering yard cleanup services. You can rake, weed, or plant and dispose of the yard waste.
Join a Rideshare Service
Yet another side hustle is to join a rideshare platform as a driver. Uber is the most well-known, but there’s also Lyft and others. If you meet the criteria, you can set your schedule and make some money.
Deliver Packages
Another side hustle for people who like to drive is Amazon Flex. Yes, you can become an Amazon driver using your car. Download the app if it sounds like something you’d be interested in. The company says most drivers earn between $18 and $25 per hour.
Do You Have the Drive for a Side Hustle?
A side hustle is a great option to make some extra dough. But it’s also something to consider if you have too much spare time and want to do something productive.
If you’re looking for side hustle options you can do with a car, consider these 16 possibilities.
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