Last Minute Car Rental

Zipcar offers quick last-minute car rentals in the UK to get you where you need to go. Access to thousands of cars and vans available throughout London, Bristol, Cambridge, and Oxford. Book Roundtrip or one-way Flex cars when you are ready to go. Every trip includes free fuel and insurance, so all you need to do is book the time you need.

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Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of driving a car without the hassle of owning one with our automatic car rental service! Whether you need a break from the city, to get to work during rail strikes or moving house - you can hire a car or a van today and pay by the minute, hour, or day. Search, book, unlock and drive with our App. Book a Zipcar Flex or Roundtrip when you need it.

If you are a Zipcar member, you can rent a car anytime! You can book cars up to 1 year in advance but our Flex vehicles can only be reserved 15 minutes in advance, so there is always a vehicle for you. If you are looking to join choose a plan that best suits yourneed, and make sure you have your driving license and payment card to hand, we'll run a few checks before you can get started. This normally takes a few hours, but in some cases can take a couple of days. International drivers can apply too! Once a member, you can enjoy the flexibility and convenience of last-minute car rentals. Make sure you download our App to see all the last minute car rental options.

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There is no price difference between hiring a Zipcar now and booking in advance! The cost of renting a Zipcar varies depending on the plan you're on, the city you're in and the vehicle you're driving. Select from thousands of cars or vans readily available and pay by the minute, hour or day. We take care of fuel and insurance! Zipcar rates start from £6/hour for Roundtrip and from £14/hour for Flex. For vans, prices start from £10/hour, and £100/day.

Zipcar is the perfect solution when you need to reserve a car for weekend trips, go to the airport, or last-minute adventures. The best part is that we cover fuel, insurance and maintenance, all you need to worry about is booking it the time you need. Zipcar gives you the flexibility to book a car when you need it most at your nearest location. Enjoy one-way Flex and Rountrip solutions 24/7, all via our easy-to-use app. Feeling greener today?

Last Minute Car Rental

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