Zipcar- experiences?

I've used the one at the top of GAP, and I haven't ever had trouble getting a car when I wanted on the weekend. Or any time. Can you see the reservations without being logged in? I can log in and tell you what bookings look like if it would help.

It's been great.

Yes, but usually a week or two ahead of time.

See previous.

Of course.

No problem! Sign up, you won't regret it!

When you are logged in it shows you the times they are booked and stuff. Let me add that I've never had trouble grabbing a car for a few hours at any time. When I wanted to block off a day or two though, I did have to check a couple locations to get it set up how I wanted.

So far, I'm a zipcar fan. I use the GAP one and have used a few others with no problems.

Weekdays, I can generally get the car I want anytime. Weekends, there may be cars available but if you have a specific one in mind, reserve it a week or so in advance.

Three day weekends may need earlier reservations than the average weekend.

If you aren't logged in, it only shows you what cars live at certain locations. You must be logged in to view what is actually available for the time/dates you put into the system.

daver wrote: When you are logged in it shows you the times they are booked and stuff. Let me add that I've never had trouble grabbing a car for a few hours at any time. When I wanted to block off a day or two though, I did have to check a couple locations to get it set up how I wanted.

True, finding something for a couple odd hours is generally pretty easy, but if you want something for a full day, on a weekend, you'd better plan ahead.

How much is a zipcar anyway? I have a car so I don't really want to sign up and research rates, but I have NO clue how much it is and sometimes my friends want to borrow my car when I'm using it so I could suggest this as an alternative...

It also helps that the only thing I'm ever picky about is FIVE seat belts. Other than that, I couldn't care less. Although it always amuses me when I get to grab one of those Volvos, 'cause I like those. Vroom.

I usually don't have a problem at the GAP and St. Mark's and Underhill locations... if I plan ahead on the weekends...

if I don't i am usually scrambling to find anything for a few hours on the weekend...

best tip that everyone is saying is plan ahead...

Carmen wrote: How much is a zipcar anyway? I have a car so I don't really want to sign up and research rates, but I have NO clue how much it is and sometimes my friends want to borrow my car when I'm using it so I could suggest this as an alternative...

Like $50/yr plus $25 to sign up. And then $10-14/hr for a car, which includes gas and insurance and everything. But you can't just do it on the spur on the moment, you have to be pre-signed up and stuff. I assume because of insurance/driver's license issues.

I should start renting my car to people, that sounds expensive!

When you consider all the costs of owning a late model car that you rarely use, it really isn't too bad. If you frequently use your car though... They _do_ have cheaper plans for more frequent users. But I would think that owning would make more sense fiscally.

daver wrote: When you consider all the costs of owning a late model car that you rarely use, it really isn't too bad. If you frequently use your car though... They _do_ have cheaper plans for more frequent users. But I would think that owning would make more sense fiscally.

I agree...I really mean I should start renting out my car because I feel like every damn day someone is asking to borrow it. I've put about 1/3 of the overall miles on it since I moved to the city, but I feel bad saying no because it's really just sitting there most of the time. I'm going to start asking for booze in exchange. Or maybe cookies.

Carmen wrote: I'm going to start asking for booze in exchange. Or maybe cookies.

Why not ask for both?

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