Zipcar, Metro DC'S Largest Car Sharing Company, Continues Rapid Growth Through New Partnership with Kimpton's Hotel Madera

WASHINGTON, DC (September 27, 2006) — Zipcar, North America's largest car sharing company, today announced that it is continuing its rapid growth and drive to expand car sharing throughout Metro DC by partnering with Kimpton Hotels to place a Zipcar at the Hotel Madera in Dupont Circle, 1310 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. With the addition, Zipcar has increased its local fleet to nearly 350 vehicles in approximately 200 locations throughout the region. Zipcar plans to bring dozens of new vehicles to new and existing locations within the coming months to provide more area residents, businesses and students with a cost-effective and greener alternative to car ownership.

Beginning today, guests at Kimpton's Hotel Madera and all Zipcar members have automated 24/7 access to a Toyota Prius hybrid vehicle located at the hotel, in addition to the entire fleet of nearly 2,000 Zipcars in 12 states and provinces throughout North America. Guests can sign up for Zipcar's service through a link on Hotel Madera's web site or at a kiosk in the lobby. As part of this partnership, all Zipcar members will receive 10% off their room rate when staying at any Kimpton property nationwide.

Zipcar's service creates significant green benefits, a key driver in Hotel Madera's decision to make Zipcar available on-site. "At Hotel Madera, we strive to create an atmosphere of conscious living – providing our guests with sophisticated comforts and amenities while still respecting our planet," said General Manager Marco Scherer. "This is an ideal partnership for us, as Zipcar not only offers our guests the best variety of cars, technology and overall member experience, but their service makes a positive environmental impact by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, eliminating greenhouse emissions and reducing traffic congestion."

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has long been a leader in social responsibility and eco-conscious programs. Through its EarthCare Program, Kimpton's mission is to lead the hospitality industry in supporting a sustainable world, by continuing to deliver a premium guest experience through non-intrusive, high quality, eco-friendly products and services. It is built upon a company-wide commitment towards water conservation; reduction of energy usage; elimination of harmful toxins and pollutants; recycling of all reusable waste; building and furnishing hotels with sustainable materials and purchasing goods and services that directly support these principles. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is the first and leading collection of boutique hotels throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.kimptonhotels.com.

About Zipcar
With 70,000 consumer and business drivers, Zipcar is North America's largest car sharing service. The company currently operates nearly 2,000 vehicles in 12 states and provinces, including metropolitan New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Toronto and Washington, DC. With Zipcar's award-winning technology, accessing and using a Zipcar is as easy as getting cash from an ATM. In minutes or up to a year in advance, members can reserve Zipcars online or by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zipcar members have automated access to any Zipcar across North America using a "Zipcard" to simply unlock the door and drive away. With Zipcar, gas, parking and insurance are always included. For more information, visit www.zipcar.com.