Several sites connect drivers who want out of a lease with drivers who want in. They differ in who pays, how much inventory they carry, and how much of the transfer they handle. Here is how to tell them apart.
| Type | Good at | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated lease transfer marketplaces (CarLeaseCanada, LeaseBusters, LeaseCosts and similar) | Listings built around lease data: payment, months left, kilometres, residual. Easy to compare like with like. | Fee models differ — some charge the seller, some the buyer, some neither. Check the current terms on the site itself. |
| General classifieds (Kijiji, AutoTrader, Facebook Marketplace) | Large audiences, so a well-priced lease can move quickly. | Lease details are often missing from the ad; you have to ask for the statement yourself. More time wasters. |
| Owner forums and brand groups | Buyers who already want that exact model. | Small audiences, little structure, no verification of anything. |
On CarLeaseCanada a standard listing is free, buyers contact you directly, and each listing shows payment, months remaining, city and photos. Create a listing.
The website you found the car on does not change the deal. What matters is the contract and the lender:
Most leases that sit unsold are missing the same things: no clear photos, no payment including tax, no kilometre figure, and no mention of an incentive. A complete listing on one good site usually beats a thin listing on four. If your lease has under six months left, expect it to be harder to transfer, and consider whether finishing the term is simply cheaper — see getting out of a lease early.
It depends on what you need. A dedicated lease transfer marketplace gives you listings where the lease details are structured and comparable. General classifieds have more traffic but far less lease information. Many sellers list in more than one place.
Policies differ by site and change over time, so check the current fees on each site before listing. On CarLeaseCanada, creating a standard listing is free.
No site can transfer a lease on its own. The leasing company approves the incoming driver and issues the transfer documents; a marketplace only helps the two sides find each other.
It is, provided the transfer goes through the lender. Never pay a deposit before the leasing company approves you, and never agree to simply take over payments informally.