Zipcar vs. car rentals
We picked a random day and location in Chicago and did the math.
Don't believe it? Try it for yourself.
Car Rental
Company: A large rental company.
Location: North LaSalle Street
Car: A Chevrolet Aveo. The cheapest car in stock.
| Total | $77.17 |
| Daily rate (no hourly rate option) | $46.95 |
| Gas (estimated) | $10.00 |
| Insurance/personal accident | $7.99 |
| 21-25 age surcharge (we didn't include it in the total, but that's a lot to pay just for being under 25!) | ($25.00) |
| Parking (assumes you park in a garage for 1 hour during your rental) | $8.00 |
| Additional fees | $4.23 |
Zipcar
Company: Zipcar
Location: W. Illinois Street
Car: A brand spankn' new Toyota Matrix (Matrix Millhurst).
| Total | $68 |
| Daily rate (or by the hour for $7) | $68 |
| Gas (it's included) | $0 |
| Insurance (that's included too) | $0 |
| 21-25 age surcharge (we don't think it's fair to charge more) | ($0) |
| Parking (use the spot like it's yours) | $0 |
You save about $9.
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