Zip Car

Zip Car Reviews



Overall 3 star rating3.20 of 5 (by 5 users)



Zip Car Review Summary

The Zip Car rental agency has received rave reviews from our reviewers, who feel that it is a great place to rent cars. One reviewer noted; "I've been very pleased with their service", while another reviewer wrote "Cool Company the GAS is free". Cars are limited to 180 miles per 24-hour reservation, but they provide the gas for your rental vehicle, and one reviewer noted that they were friendly, helpful, and solved the issues." Insurance is also included with the rentals, and if you return a clean car, you can earn credit towards your next use. The only negatives that reviewers found, were that the cars were scarce on weekends, and that it could be expensive at times. Zipcar could be a good rental agency if you are looking for a high end car as well, but if you are looking for cheaper alternatives, check out some of the other Rental Car Agencies.
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Zip Car Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
AUG
22
2007

This sounds too good to be true, but it works.  It took me a while to think of negatives for this review. 

If you try and like the service share info only with your closest friends - or those who live far away from you.  You don't want them taking all the cars!! 

Customer service can be inconsistent. ...

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eating out weekly, Every day computer user

lawgirlt
New York, NY
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
3
2009

I am always on time returning the car and sometimes over reserve the hours because I wasn't sure when I can get back.  Here is what you should remember before you join:

  • 1. They claim the car is always available: True, but where? It's not as convenience as they advertised. Sure, no problem, the car is...
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5 star traveler

cc2010
Chicago, IL
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Zip Car Ratings and Reviews

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into trying new things, walking when I can, hoping for a raise, seeing all 50 states, working in my slippers

AUG
23
2007
Living in a bicycle-friendly town like I do, I can live without the hassles and expense of owning a car because I use Zipcar for mega-buying and out of town adventures. Zipcar takes care of the maintenance and insurance and gives a generous allowance for gas (they provide a gas card and up to 180 miles per 24-hour reservation). It's also fun having a variety of cars to drive; most in my university town are compact, but there is also an SUV when needed.

I've been very pleased with their service. The website, zipcar.com, is informative and easy to use, and when you register your mobile phone, they...
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5 star rating
jmd123
Carrboro, NC



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budget conscious traveler

NOV
13
2008

It is fine unless you have to deal with customer service and then the experience starts to go downhill.  They range from unfriendly and unhelpful to completely inconsistent and give conflicting advice and information.

And heaven forbid you don't notice damage to the car before you take it out because you will then be stuck with the $500 fine- I'd rather take a cab and not have the hassle.


1 star rating
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Chicagogirl
Chicago, IL



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a kid at heart, cost-conscious, a pet owner, a reader, quality conscious, a bargain hunter, practical, not rich

MAR
31
2008
If you need a car for the weekend are for a trip to go shopping try this company you want be disappointed. They have all kinds of cars to lease. Cool company the GAS is free...
5 star rating
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Peanuthead50
Chicago, IL



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