Relocations vs Pro Driver Program | What's The Difference?

Imoova Relocations vs Pro Driver Program | What's The Difference?

At first glance, it’s easy to wonder: why would I pay (even $1/day) to relocate a vehicle when I could get paid to drive one instead? The short answer: they’re two completely different experiences! In this blog we break it down so you can decide which one actually suits your circumstances.

$1/Day Relocations: A Road Trip You Design

Imoova’s $1/day relocation deals are built for travellers, not workers. Think backpackers, families, grey nomads, anyone looking to travel from A to B on a budget. These relocations happen when rental companies need vehicles moved between locations. Instead of paying expensive transport costs, they offer the vehicle to you for next to nothing.

It means:

• You get access to a car, campervan or RV for as little as $1/day

• You can bring friends, family, or your partner - the more the merrier!

• You can turn the journey into a bucket-list road trip. On many of Imoova relocations you can visit places like the Great Opera House, Banff National Park, Paris, Tokyo & much more

• You have flexibility within a set timeframe to explore along the way. Want to take a detour? No problem. Want to purchase some extra days to extend your trip? Go for it!

Think of it as a heavily discounted holiday where the route is set, but the experience is yours to shape. Want to stop at national parks? Take a coastal detour? Spend a night under the stars? That’s the whole point.

Paid Driver Programs: A Job With a Deadline

Paid driver programs sit on the opposite end of the spectrum. Here, you’re being hired to do a job: move a vehicle from A to B as efficiently as possible.

That comes with strict conditions:

• Tight deadlines (often no extra days)

• Limited or no detours, the rental company will often track your vehicle to ensure a timely delivery

• No passengers allowed

• Focus is on delivery, not experience

You’re not planning a road trip, you’re completing a job. And while you will earn money, you’re trading away the freedom that makes road trips memorable. It suits ex drivers & people looking to earn some extra money in their retirement, not people looking for a holiday.

Why Choose a Relocation Instead of Getting Paid?

It comes down to what you value more: money or experience. A paid driver job might put some cash in your pocket but it removes the very things that make travel enjoyable.

With a relocation, you’re essentially unlocking a heavily subsidised holiday, the chance to travel with friends/family & the ability to explore off the beaten track.

In many cases, once you factor in what a campervan rental would normally cost, a $1/day relocation can save you hundreds (or even thousands). Relocations tend to be from one touristy location to another, whereas our paid driver program typically operates in more regional areas. Bear in mind, paid driver opportunities are completely seperate to relocations and you will not be driving the routes you see on our website.

If you'd like to sign up as an Imoova Pro Driver you can do so here:

And you can browse our available relocations here: