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Zipcar is a car-sharing company and provides automobile reservations to its members, billable by the minute, hour or day. Zipcar is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership.

Zipcar offer cars sharing services to people, businesses and students.

TIME IN BUSINESS: Since 2000
# OF CUSTOMERS: Over 1 Million

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Availability: Worldwide

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Summary

Zipcar members can share car time and book cars instantly. To become a Zipcar member all you need is to be 21 or older (18 if a student) and have a valid driver’s license.

You’ll Also Need to:

Select the membership plan that’s best for you to get started.
Verify your driver license, which typically takes 1 business day but in some cases may take a bit longer.
Once approved, get a Zipcard by mail in 3-7 days. Once you activate it, you’re ready to hit the road.

Pricing:

Monthly Membership: $7/month. Driving rates from $14/hr and $105.75/day.

Includes:

Insurance for all trips
Free gas for all trips
Maintenance and 24/7 roadside assistance
200 kilometers per day ($0.50 per km after that)

Annual Membership: $70/year. Driving rates from $14/hr and $105.75/day.

Includes:

Insurance for all trips
Free gas for all trips
Maintenance and 24/7 roadside assistance
200 kilometers per day ($0.50 per km after that)

Benefits:

Save Money: Zipcar covers things like gas, insurance, parking, and maintenance for a potential savings of a few hundred dollars per month when compared with car ownership.

Be Efficient: Reserve wheels by the hour or day, and only pay for the time you drive.

Cars Near You: Zipcars live in your local neighborhood, and in cities, campuses and airports across the globe. Zipcar is the largest car sharing company in the world.

Easy Access: No waiting in line at the counter. Just book and go.

Frequently Asked Questions About Zipcar

What is Zipcar?

Zipcar is a car-sharing company and provides automobile reservations to its members, billable by the minute, hour, or day.

Who uses Zipcar?

Zipcar offer cars sharing services to people, businesses and students.

What is Zipcar an alternative to?

Zipcar is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership.

Is Zipcar cheaper than car ownership?

Zipcar’s a breath of fresh air for your budget, saving you an average of $500/month over car ownership.

What's a benefit to car-sharing?

Car-sharing means fewer cars on the road and less air pollution. And the more people who do it, the better it gets.

Is Zipcar safe?

Zipcar is one of the world’s leading car-sharing networks, driven to make cities better places to live. They serve more than a million Zipsters (the nickname used for members), in urban centers, on college campuses, and at airports worldwide.

How does Zipcar work?

1. Apply online or on their app. When you’re approved, they'll send you a Zipcard in the mail. 2. Book a round trip car by the hour or day. To unlock, tap your Zipcard to the card reader on the windshield. 3. When you're done, return the car to the same location you picked it up from, then lock it up with your Zipcard.

Where is Zipcar available?

Zipcar is available worldwide, in 50+ North American cities, 100+ universities and college towns, major companies and organizations (selection varies).

How can I book a Zipcar?

Once you receive and activate your Zipcard, you can book round trip Zipcars immediately on the Zipcar website or through their app.

Do I need to become a member to use a Zipcar?

Yes. First, you'll need to select the membership plan that's best for you to get started (on their website or app). Then they'll need to verify your driver's license, and once approved, you'll get a Zipcard by mail in 3-7 days. Once you activate it, you’re ready to hit the road.

How much does Zipcar cost?

Monthly memberships are $7/month, with driving rates from $14/hr and $105.75/day. Annual memberships are $70/year, with driving rates from $14/hr and $105.75/day.

Is there an age requirement to rent a Zipcar?

To drive a Zipcar, you must be 21 or older (18 for university memberships) with a valid driver’s license or passport and foreign license, have a clean driving record (subject to Zipcar’s discretion) and have full acceptance of Zipcar’s terms and conditions.

Is Zipcar like renting a car?

Yes. Using Zipcar is a lot like renting a car. With your membership card, you reserve a vehicle and drive it for a predetermined period of time, eventually returning it to its original location.

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