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Zipcar

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description Zipcar Overview

Zipcar provides hourly car rentals, offering a convenient alternative to car ownership for urban residents. Members reserve vehicles online or through a mobile app, accessing a fleet of cars parked at designated locations. Zipcar includes insurance and fuel in the rental price, simplifying the process. Ideal for occasional car use, errands, or weekend trips.

help Zipcar FAQ

How does a Zipcar reservation work?

You choose a nearby car in the Zipcar app or website, reserve it by the hour or day, unlock it with the app, and return it to its designated home space. Zipcar says its vehicles have a home parking spot, so this is round-trip car sharing rather than a free-floating rental.

Are gas and insurance included in Zipcar?

Zipcar says gas and insurance options are included with membership or the trip, subject to the plan and local terms. Most members also get up to 200 miles per day, but some plans or pay-per-mile cars use different mileage limits.

What happens if I exceed the included mileage or return the car late?

Zipcar's current help information lists an overage rate of $0.67 per mile after the included allowance on most plans, and late or off-location returns can trigger additional fees. The exact allowance may be 180 or 200 miles, so read the booking screen for that specific car.

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