People waving next to a Zipcar
People waving next to a Zipcar

How Zipcar works

Join online. Once you’re a member you’ll have access to book Roundtrip journeys, take Flex one-way trips as well as use our vans and luxury, unbranded fleet. Just download the app, reserve and drive.

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Join Zipcar

Apply online with a picture of your driving licence at the ready. As soon as you’re approved you’re good to go.

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Drive

Hire by the minute, hour, or day, perfect for weekends away and trips around town. Roundtrip cars are better for longer journeys, while Flex cars are like a self-drive taxi. Unlock all the vehicles with the app. 

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Return

When you’re done, return your Roundtrip vehicle to the same dedicated bay you got it from, or drop your Flex anywhere in the Zipzone. Pop the keys in the glovebox and lock via the app.

Why choose Zipcar?

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Save money

We pay for fuel, parking, Congestion Charge and insurance – so you get access to a car without all the hassle of owning one!

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Rent a car locally

Zipcars live just around the corner. We've got the largest car sharing fleet in the UK (not that we're boasting) and you'll find us in cities across the UK. 

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Drive on-demand

Whatever you need wheels for, we’ve got them. Rent cars and vans by the minute, hour or day when and where you need them.

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Live greener

We’re the perfect addition to buses, trains and bikes for those times when you just need a car. We've also got hundreds of electric cars in our fleet.