Zipcar vs. car ownership
It's super expensive to own a car in the city. You knew that. In fact, that's why you're here. Here are some stats to help decide if Zipcar is right for you.
Car Ownership
Car: Something similar to Chevy Impala or Ford Fusion.
| Car payment: | $283 |
| (including depreciation) | |
| Finance charges: | $62 |
| Insurance: | $80 |
| Gas: | $78 |
| License, registration, taxes: | $45 |
| Maintenance and tires: | $46 |
| Parking: | $175 |
| (estimated by Zipcar) | |
| Total: | $769/mo* |
$769/mo is a lot of money!
That's about 109 hours or 11 days of Zipcar driving.
Zipcar
Car: Whatever your whim – a VW Jetta one day, a BMW the next.
| If you drive a lot: | $272/mo |
| Several trips each week and a weekend trek out to the country (10 two-hour, 2 three-hour and 2 24-hour reservations) | |
| If you drive a fair amount: | $126/mo |
| A couple trips each week (6 two-hour and 2 four-hour reservations) | |
| If you don't drive much: | $28/mo |
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About one trip a week (4 one-hour reservations) |
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Forty percent of Zipcar members have told us they either sold their car or decided not to buy a car because of Zipcar. With each Zipcar taking 20+ personally-owned cars off the road, think of all the good that's doing for the environment and community.
Members also tell us they save over $435 a month using Zipcar! They appreciate the low rates, living without the hassle of car maintenance and that we pay for gas, parking and insurance. Oh, the fun new cars (over 25 makes and models) don't hurt either.
* Numbers based on a 2007 AAA study of average driving costs.
