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Does Zipcar have a joining fee?
The Basic plan is totally free (with a £10 joining fee) and rates start from £8 on hourly rentals, £0.31 per minute or £3.50 per hour plus £0.29 for every mile driven.
How much does it cost to join Zipcar UK?
You’ve got a choice of 3 membership plans: Basic has no monthly cost, Smart is £6 /month and Plus is £15 /month. On any plan you can book a Flex by the minute, or a Roundtrip by the hour or the day and pay for what you use. Price it out.
Is a Zipcar account free?
Zipcar membership costs $7 a month or $70 a year. Reserve cars by the hour or by the day. Gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day are all included in membership. Price it out.
Is there anything cheaper than Zipcar?
GetAround. GetAround is another peer-to-peer car-rental app similar to Turo, but GetAround offers hourly rates as well as daily rates. There is no membership fees—unlike ZipCar—and their hourly rates are lower.
How long is Zipcar membership?
If you’re thinking of joining Zipcar, visit our ‘rates and plans’ page to see which membership plan is best for you. Please see our ‘rates calculator’ for the different driving rates on vehicles across the entire Zipcar fleet. Please note there is a 3-month commitment period for the ‘Plus’ plan.
Are there cameras in Zipcars?
There are no cameras in Zipcars, no. Zipcar does have the capacity to track the location of the car (similar to a LoJack system), but assures drivers that that data is only used in the event the car isn’t returned to its assigned parking spot in a reasonable amount of time.
Are Zipcars worth it?
Zipcar’s model really works best for short trips of an hour or two—where it doesn’t make sense to pay $35 or so for a car just to run errands. At less than $10 an hour (and without the hassle of dealing with gas), Zipcar’s a better choice for a quick outing—and even compares favorably to Uber and Lyft.
Does Zipcar include fuel?
Do I have to pay for fuel in a Zipcar? Fuel’s on us! Every trip includes fuel, plus a mileage of 60 miles/day. If your vehicle is low on fuel, just take it to the most convenient station and top up with the car’s fuel card!.
Can I drive Zipcar outside London?
You’ll find Flex cars all over London (and can see them with the blue pin in our app!). Drive where you want to go, and when you’ve finished your trip there’s no need to return it to a specific bay, just make sure you leave it in our Zipzone which covers most of London. Easy!.
Can I use Zipcar without card?
Unfortunately, you would need your Zipcard before you’re able to access a vehicle. They usually take up to 7 business days to arrive in the mail. twitter.com/messages/compo… I’m a new member without a zip card.
Can my spouse drive my Zipcar?
If you have a family account, other drivers on your account are authorized to drive the Zipcar. If a Zipcar member on a different account is driving the Zipcar you reserved, we ask you be along for the ride. All fees and charges, as well as damage fees, will be the responsibility of the reserving member.
What happens if you go over 180 miles in Zipcar?
Most trips in the US come with 180 miles included per 24-hour period, with 20 additional miles for each additional hour (until 180 miles is reached). All additional mileage will be billed at $0.58/mile upon completion of your trip. All additional mileage will be billed at $0.50/mile upon completion of your trip.
Can you cancel Zipcar?
Booking Change or Cancellation Fee There is no charge if you cancel or shorten your reservation with the required advance notice, but if you don’t cancel or shorten within the required timeframe, you’re responsible for the full amount of the reservation. The required notice is located on your reservation confirmation.
Is there a better alternative to Zipcar?
The best alternative is Kyte | Rental Cars Delivered To Your Door, which is free. Other great apps like ZipCar are City CarShare (Paid), Car2Go (Paid), Spaceship (Free) and Getaround (Free).
Which is better Zipcar vs Car2go?
Car2go is a great option if you only need a car for a short time because you can reserve a car by the minute, whereas with Zipcar you rent by the hour. Car2go’s prices are generally between 40 and 50 cents per minute. As for hourly or daily rates, they start at $15 an hour or $59 per day respectively.
What is the best car sharing app?
Seven Best Car Sharing Apps Car2go. App Store rating: 4.8/5. Google Play rating: 4.5/5. Zipcar. App Store rating: 4.5/5. Google Play rating: 3.8/5. GIG Car Share. App Store rating: 4.8/5. HyreCar. App Store rating: 4.4/5. Getaround. App Store rating: 4.8/5. Turo. App Store rating: 4.8/5. Enterprise CarShare. App Store rating: 4.8/5.
Can I add a driver to my Zipcar account?
Login to your Zipcar account. Click on My Account at the top of the page and select Account Settings. Select the People tab. Select +Add Member.
Are Zipcars automatic?
We have both manual and automatic vehicles in Zipcar’s fleet. To get going you just: Manual – put key in the ignition, foot on the clutch, wiggle the steering wheel to remove the steering wheel lock, whilst at the same time turning the ignition.
