How to get cars for free in GTA Online
Almost everything comes at a cost in GTA Online, from luxury cars to customizable offices. Fortunately, even if you are strapped for cash, you can use a few frugal methods for vehicles. Here’s how to get free cars in GTA Online.
How do you get free cars in GTA Online?
While you’ll typically earn cars through facilities like Agencies and Bunkers, it can be pretty costly to afford such bases. So, if you want to avoid this route, you can use the following methods for free GTA Online vehicles:
- Look for free vehicles in car shops
- Complete tiers in Career Progression
- Obtain them during promotional events
Getting vehicles from car dealerships is the easiest way to claim some free rides, instantly transporting them to your garage. Then, you can start working towards better vehicles by completing your GTA Online Career Progress tiers (similar to a Battle Pass system).
On some occasions, free cars are available while an update is active. For instance, players could previously claim an Obey 8F Drafter during the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid Missions. This event only required you to reserve the vehicle on the GTA Online site, sending it to you through Legendary Motorsport. Something similar will likely happen again with another update, so make sure to check on the Newswire for any new free cars.
All free vehicles in GTA Online car shops
To discover free cars on your phone, open the Internet app to find a car dealership. You’ll see three vehicle shops under the Travel and Transport section, where you can select ‘Sort by Price’ to uncover free items. Otherwise, it will display the most expensive cars, subtly hiding the ones that don’t require money.
Here’s a look into what cars you can expect there (others may be in your collection if you have a premium version):
| Car | Car Type | Available On | Car Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annis Elegy RH8 | 2 Door | Legendary Motorsport |  |
| Imponte Dukes | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Dinka Blista Compact | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Vapid Pisswasser Dominator | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Declasse Burger Shot Stallion | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Bravado Redwood Gauntlet | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Declasse Stallion | 2 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Bravado Sprunk Buffalo | 4 Door | Southern San Andreas Super Autos |  |
| Marshall | 2 Door | Warstock Cache and Carry |  |
| Duke O’Death | 2 Door | Warstock Cache and Carry |  |
All free cars in GTA Online Career Progress track
GTA Online’s Career Progress feature is only available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. If you have a compatible device, you’ll see the Career option on your main menu, displaying different Contact Missions, Businesses, and Special Interests sections. You’ll find many free cars in Tier 4, allowing you to claim rewards from specific challenges.
| Cars | Available On | Car Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Vapid Firebolt ASP | Agents of Sabotage (Business) |  |
| Canis Castigator | Bottom Dollar Bounties (Business) |  |
| Zirconium Journey II | Los Santos Drug Wars (Business) |  |
| Youga Custom | The Contract (Business) |  |
| Grotti Turismo Classic | Los Santos Tuners (Recreation) |  |
| Grotti Furia | The Diamond Casino Heist |  |
| Enus Paragon R | The Diamond Casino & Resort (Recreation) |  |
| Enus Stafford | After Hours (Business) |  |
| HVY Barrage | The Doomsday Heist |  |
| BF Dune Fav | Gunrunning (Business) |  |
| Truffade Nero Custom | Import/Export (Business) |  |
| Western Daemon | Bikers (Business) |  |
| Enus Windsor Drop | Further Adventures in Finance and Felony (Business) |  |
| Karin Kuruma (Armored) | Heists |  |
| Vapid Slamtruck | Vehicles Enthusiast (Special Interests) |  |
| Vapid Speedo Custom | Weapons Expert (Special Interests) |  |
Although the vehicles shown above will undoubtedly require a lot of work to conquer objectives or milestones, the potential rewards from challenges can be a strong motivator. Sometimes, it may mandate an initial investment for specific businesses, but you’ll make it up eventually with cash rewards. As they say, you have to spend money to make money.