Zipcar

Zipcar is an innovative car sharing service in which members may rent a vehicle on an hourly basis, now only in select urban centers, by simply signing in to their account and reserving a vehicle, then locating the vehicle at their reserved time and simply opening the door and driving away. The vehicle is returned to the same parking spot at the end of the reservation period for the next member to use. Zipcar reserves parking for their vehicles in various spots around the cities where they operate (currently for Texans, only available in Austin). Gas and insurance are included in membership fees and rental rates, so there are no surprises - a gas card is available in each car to fuel the vehicle if needed during a reservation. There is no paperwork to fill out - everything can be done online, from registration for membership to vehicle reservation. And once the vehicle is returned to its assigned parking space, the member simply leaves the key in the car and walks away. Zipcar is a convenient supplement to public transportation and makes it easy to live vehicle free in the city. Coincidentally, we actually had an opportunity to experience Zipcar first-hand.

Jeff reporting the condition of his Zipcar before we drive

Parking for Zipcars only