At Mister Auto, we understand that many people spend a great deal of their lives behind the wheel. Considering that drivers lose over 200 hours a year commuting in the US alone, we decided to delve into the multiple factors that affect motorists on a daily basis. From infrastructure and congestion, to driver behavior, our comprehensive study takes a deeper look into cities which are successfully utilising infrastructure and legislation to improve conditions for vehicle users.

We began the study by collecting data for hundreds of cities worldwide which was whittled down to a shortlist of 100 cities. Each of these provided reliable and extensive data which also allowed for a wide range of scores, from excellent to needing improvement, with regards to their achievement in each factor. This ensured a range of results, allowing cities to stand out for their individual merits in comparison to other locations. We then decided to divide the parameters of the study into three categories that are most important to making a city a good location to drive: infrastructure, safety and costs.

To determine a city’s infrastructure, we examined factors such as the number of cars per capita, traffic congestion, road and public transport quality, among others. Next, we researched air quality levels in order to determine the city’s commitment to providing fresh air and good visibility for its drivers and citizens alike.

Next, the safety of each location was analysed by the car accident fatality rate as well as conducting a poll focusing on incidents of road rage, in order to paint a picture of the aggressiveness and general driving culture brought to the city by motorists.

Finally, we looked at the costs associated with driving in each city, including not only at the price of combustibles in each location, but also the purchase parity of each country to determine how affordable driving was for its inhabitants. We also took into account the amount of city road tax paid on a yearly basis.

The final index combines a total of 15 factors to reveal the best and worst cities for car owners to drive-in across the globe.