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Car Sharing Comparison
| Zipcar | "Other Guys" | |
Membership |
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| Is there a deposit? | No. | |
| Any monthly membership fees? | No. | |
| What does it cost to apply? | There's a $30 one-time application fee. | |
| Is there an annual fee? | It's $55/year for our basic, Occasional Driving Plan. There's no annual fee for Extra Value Plans. Learn more |
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| Who can join? |
Anyone age 21+ (licensed at least 1 year) with a good driving record. Yup, foreign licenses are okay too. |
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| How soon can I drive? | As soon as you;re approved and you get your Zipcard (usually 1-3 days if you pick it up at the office; 3-7 by mail). | |
| Can I try it out? | Yes, there's also a 30-day trial period. | |
Cars |
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| How many cars in toronto? | We have over 280 Zipcars – the largest car sharing fleet in the city. | |
| How many cars near me? | See for yourself at Find Cars. | |
| What kind of cars do you have? | MINIs, Mazdas, hybrids, Volvos, pickups , VWs and more. | |
| How old are the cars? | We only buy new vehicles. And Zipcars retire before their 3rd birthday. | |
| Do you have cars in other cities? | Yes. Your Zipcard works automatically in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, London, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver and Washington DC. | |
Driving |
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| What does it cost to drive? | Occasional Driving Plan rates start at $7/hr
& $73/day.
Extra Value Plans can save you up to 15%. Learn more. For insomniacs, between midnight and 6am, hourly rates are 50% off. Rates for premium cars like Volvos are higher. Browse cars and rates. |
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| Who pays for gas? | We do. Just use the gas card located in the Zipcar. | |
| What about insurance? | You're covered. We pay for that too. See details | |
| How many miles are included? | 200 free miles/day — plenty to get you around town and more. Extra miles for long trips are are $0.45/mile ($0.55 for premium cars). | |
| How long can I keep a Zipcar? | Up to 4 days. A long weekend sounds pretty good right about now, huh? | |
How it Works |
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| How do I get in the car? | Hold your Zipcard to the windwhield to unlock. Keys are inside. Simple! | |
| What if I need help? | We have 24/7 live customer support and roadside assistance. | |
| What about billing? | We've got real-time online billing. |
