Zip Cars

Zip Cars is a "carsharing" company, rather than a car rental company. Once a person becomes a member, they are given a "Zipcard" which allows them access to the specific vehicle they have reserved at their allotted reservation time. Members can reserve a vehicle via phone, internet, or even from their iPhone. Unlike typical car rental services, a vehicle can be rented by the hour or by the day, and once a person becomes a Zip Car member, they are eligible to rent cars in any city where Zip Cars are available. Some of the perks of a Zip Car reservation include; insurance, a gas card, up to fifteen dollar reimbursement for typical car maintenance such as car washes. Zip car will also reimburse their members if they have to purchase gas from a station where the gas card provided is not accepted.