What is car subscription?

A car subscription is like a Netflix for cars! You pay a weekly or fortnightly fee to drive a vehicle, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, making it super convenient. It’s a flexible, all-inclusive service ideal for individuals who need a car but may not qualify for a standard car loan.

What subscription plans are available?

Alpha FlexiDrive has a fixed weekly price for each car. There is the option to upgrade to a higher mileage package and to decrease the insurance excess. The customer care team will take you through all of these options.

What is included in an Alpha FlexiDrive subscription?

The one fixed weekly or fortnightly Alpha FlexiDrive subscription payment includes the vehicle, 1,200 km of included km per month, insurance, registration, servicing, maintenance, and roadside assistance.

What information do I need to provide?

You will need to provide basic personal information, 90-day bank statements and your driver’s licence. The Alpha FlexiDrive team will take you through the process when they receive your application via the form above.

How do I cancel my subscription?

Your Alpha FlexiDrive subscription can be cancelled at any time with 30 days written notice.

How is a car subscription different from car hire or leasing?

Unlike short-term rental or long-term lease contracts, a subscription offers month-to-month flexibility, allowing you to cancel or switch vehicles as needed.

Who is a car subscription service best suited for?

This service is ideal for: Business travellers; Expats or international visitors; Those in between buying or leasing a car; Remote workers or freelancers needing flexible transport.

Can businesses or sole traders use this service?

Yes! Alpha’s subscription is a great solution for business owners, freelancers, or company fleet needs—offering flexibility without long-term contracts.

What happens if I damage the car or need servicing?

Servicing is included. If damage occurs, standard insurance excess applies unless you’ve chosen to reduce it with an upgrade. Alpha also covers routine maintenance.

Is a car subscription cheaper than buying a car?

For short- to mid-term needs, car subscriptions can be more cost-effective—especially when you factor in no registration, servicing, or depreciation costs.

Is Alpha Car Subscription available in all locations?

The service is currently available in selected Alpha branches. Contact the team to confirm availability in your area.

Is a Car Subscription the Right Choice for You?

Discover the flexible alternative to being trapped in a loan or paying daily rental rates.

For years, you had two terrible choices if you needed a car for the long term. You could buy one (and enjoy the paperwork, bank loans, and watching its value plummet), or you could keep renewing a daily rental, which gets very expensive, very quickly if you need a car for more than a few weeks.

There had to be a middle ground that balances the best of both worlds.

So, we created one. It’s called car subscription. It’s the modern way to have your own set of wheels without the long-term headaches of ownership.

We’ve launched our dedicated service, Alpha FlexiDrive, to give you exactly that freedom.

Why It Beats the Old Way

A subscription is designed for people whose lives don’t fit neatly into a 5-year lease agreement.

1. Commitment Issues Are Okay Here

Traditional car leases are designed to trap you. We don’t do traps. Our plans run weekly or fortnightly. Need to upsize, downsize, or just hand the keys back because you’re moving to Bali? No drama. It’s the freedom of driving on your terms.

2. One Bill to Rule Them All

Life admin is boring. Stop minding several bills just to keep a car on the road. Your single, simple subscription payment covers the lot:

Registration & CTP Insurance
Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
Scheduled Servicing & Maintenance
24/7 Roadside Assistance

You just put fuel in it and drive. We handle the boring stuff.

3. Instant Gratification

Buying a car usually involves weeks of waiting and awkward haggling in dealerships. We can have you driving away in a modern, reliable car in an instant.

Who Is This Actually For?

You might be surprised at who’s ditching ownership for subscription.

The "In-Betweeners"

Sold your car and waiting six months for the new one to arrive from the factory? Don’t buy a cheap lemon in the meantime. Just subscribe until yours shows up.

New Arrivals

Fresh off the plane and don’t have a local credit history for a loan yet? We won’t hold that against you. Get mobile immediately.

Small Business Owners

Need vehicles for a 3-month project but don’t want to frighten your accountant with long-term leases? Scale your fleet up or down as you need.

Extended Holiday Makers

Here for a few months? A subscription leaves you with money for actual fun stuff, in the long run.

Ready to Ditch the Life Admin?

If this sounds like the kind of low-stress driving you need, we have a dedicated home waiting for you.

Head over to the new Alpha FlexiDrive website to see the live fleet, check the weekly rates, and get started in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are you redirecting me to the Flexidrive website?

Flexidrive is our specialized service dedicated exclusively to long-term hires. We send you there because the standard Alpha website is built for short-term holiday and commercial rentals.

By booking through Flexidrive, you unlock a pricing structure designed for stability—specifically, lower fixed weekly rates and rolling contracts—perfect for locals or new arrivals who need a car for work and daily life.

What is the minimum period to fall into the category of long-term hire?

The minimum commitment is effectively one month. Flexidrive operates on a rolling subscription model where you simply need to provide 1 month’s notice to end your contract. You are free to give this notice on the very day you sign up if you wish, which makes the minimum hire period exactly 30 days.

What is the difference between long-term car rental and a car subscription?

Traditional long-term rental is usually just a daily rental extended over time, often with fluctuating rates. Flexidrive offers a car subscription model. This is cheaper and smarter for months-long use because it locks in a fixed weekly price that includes everything—rego, insurance, maintenance, and roadside assist. It’s like owning a car, without the debt or the mechanic bills.

Can I still book a long-term rental through Alpha Car Hire?

For rentals under 30 Days, yes! You can book directly right here on the Alpha site. However, if you need a vehicle for 30 days or longer, we now direct you to Flexidrive. We separated these services to give long-term drivers better rates and specific benefits—like vehicle swapping and lower liability options—that aren’t available on standard daily rentals.

Why is Flexidrive a better option for hiring longer than a month?

It comes down to financial stability. Standard rental car rates fluctuate wildly based on demand (like school holidays). If you are living and working here, you can’t afford your rent to double just because it’s Christmas. Flexidrive gives you a flat, guaranteed weekly rate. It is designed for “real life”—commuting, school runs, and getting around town—not just holidays.

Are insurance and maintenance included in a long-term Flexidrive subscription?

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of switching to Flexidrive is the “all-inclusive” pricing. Your weekly payment covers comprehensive insurance, scheduled maintenance, registration, and 24/7 roadside assistance. You only pay for fuel and tolls. It eliminates the “bill shock” of servicing your own car or paying for separate insurance policies.

How quickly can I get a car with Flexidrive?

Just as fast as a standard rental. Because Flexidrive is powered by Alpha Car Hire, you have access to vehicles immediately across our major locations (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, and Sydney). Simply click the button above to view live availability, choose your car, and you could be driving away within 24 hours.