How to Rent a Zipcar

A Zipcar allows you exist without your own vehicle most of the time by offering you the convenience of the car when you really need it. Read this article to learn how to become an non-car-owning driver!

Steps

  1. See if there is a location nearby, and determine whether using a Zipcar is within your budget.
  2. To do this click on Join and then choose a location.
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  3. As an individual, business organization, or university. This article will show you how to sign up as an individual. It shouldn't vary greatly from the others.
  5. Go ahead and put in your home address. You click on the link below to find out where the closest Zipcar is.
  6. Zipcar has many to choose from. There are also application fees and an annual fee that you will need to pay. With every plan comes gas, insurance and up to 180 free miles per day.
  7. Obviously, an unlicensed driver cannot rent a car to drive.
  8. You will need a credit card of some type for this.
  9. Once you have it, you can get your Zipcar!
  10. Go online to Zipcar .com and find and reserve a car.
  11. This is how you get in and out of your car. No keys needed!
  12. After a few hours, you will see it on your online account.
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    Can I reserve this within an hour?
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    If you have a prior Zipcar account, yes. However, if you have to create an account, you will have to wait to be approved.
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    How old do I have to be?
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    You have to be 21 years old or older to rent a Zipcar, or 18-20 years if you are affiliated with a college or university.
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    Can I use a Visa debit card to rent a Zipcar in Canada?
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    Yes.
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