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Instantly book cars near you

Book on demand by the hour or day, with gas and dedicated parking included. 

 

Get your first month on us* with code: MONTHOFF

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How Zipcar works

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Join in minutes

Apply online with a valid driver's license. Most people are approved instantly and can book a trip within minutes.

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Drive on demand

Book a round trip car by the hour or day. Use our car sharing app to unlock and lock during your trip. 

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Return

When you're done, park the car in the same location you picked it up from, then end the trip with the app.

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Zipcar in Boston

Zip North Shore or South Shore. Go outlet shopping at Wrentham. Or just cruise around your favorite square—Davis or Copley? Explore more with the world's leading car-sharing network.

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Why Zipcar?

Reserve wheels when you want them, by the hour or day, and only pay for the time you drive.

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Save money

Zipcar covers gas, insurance options,* parking, and maintenance for a potential savings of $1000/month over car ownership.

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Cars near you

Zipcars live in your local neighborhood, and in cities, campuses and airports across the globe.

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Drive on-demand

No waiting in line at the counter. (No need to even search for your keys!) Just book and go.

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Go beyond public transit

Zipcar is the perfect complement to the bus and train—whether it’s local errands or weekend adventures.

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Cars around Campus

Get off campus and save with your student discount

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Cars for business

Simplify your transportation with low weekday rates and experts on your side.

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Ready to drive?

The backseat isn’t an option where you’re headed. It’s time to start commuting, exploring, and running errands on your own time.

Frequently asked questions

*Offer valid for new Zipcar members’ first month of membership only and cannot be combined with any other offer. Application fee still applies. Excludes current Zipcar members. Zipcar may change or revoke the discount any time. Membership Discount excludes Annual, Business and University rate plans, will be applied to Monthly membership rate plan only, and has no cash value.

Starting rates are estimates only and do not reflect variations due to discounts, availability, holidays, or other factors. Actual prices may vary. Other fees may apply. You may review your total estimated reservation cost before you confirm your reservation.

A non-refundable $25 application fee applies when you submit your Zipcar application.