Can I leave a Zipcar anywhere?

Flex is our one-way service, where you can pick up and drop cars anywhere in the Zipzone so long as it complies with our parking rules where you are ending your trip. More information can be found on parking rules here.

Can Zipcar park anywhere UK?

During your reservation, you can park the vehicle as if it were your own. Ensure that wherever you are, you are parked legally and take the keys with you to lock and unlock.

Where can I park a Zipcar in London?

Approved Flex Parking

  • Ealing.
  • Hackney.
  • Hammersmith & Fulham.
  • Haringey.
  • Islington.
  • Kensington and Chelsea.
  • Lambeth.
  • Lewisham.

What happens if you crash a Zipcar UK?

Unfortunately your Zipcar membership will be suspended until we obtain all of the details about the accident. For insurance purposes, we have to complete a thorough investigation, but you will be notified as soon as your account is reinstated. This process usually takes about two weeks.

Do zipcars have to be returned to the same location?

You can return the Zipcar One Way to the same ZipZone that you picked it up from, but this will not change into a Roundtrip reservation. The trip will still be pay-per-minute, and it will not cost you by the hour or day like a normal roundtrip rental will.

What happens if I return my Zipcar late?

Members who are late will impact others who have a reservation right after. If you return your vehicle late, you will be charged a late return fee starting at £35 per hour (up to a maximum of 3 hours), plus the additional usage.

How far can you drive a Zipcar UK?

Mileage Fee There’s never a limit on how far you can drive your Zipcar, but there is a limit on how many of those miles are included in your trip. Every reservation comes with 60 miles included per 24 hour period. If you drive over 60 miles, a charge of £0.30 per extra mile will be charged.

What happens if someone else drives your Zipcar?

If you have a family account, other drivers on your account are authorized to drive the Zipcar. If a Zipcar member on a different account is driving the Zipcar you reserved, we ask you be along for the ride. All fees and charges, as well as damage fees, will be the responsibility of the reserving member.

Can you smoke in a Zipcar?

Smoking and Pets Smoking is absolutely prohibited in Zipcar vehicles. Pets are too, unless they are transported in locked pet carriers. Members are subject to fees if evidence of smoking or pets is found in Zipcar vehicles.

Do you get money back if you return Zipcar early?

Since you technically have the car for the full time, you won’t get any money back for returning a Zipcar early as another member can’t rent it until the end of your reservation. You do, however, want to avoid returning a car late as Zipcar’s late fees begin at $50.

What does orange mean in Zipcar?

If you can’t see the new time highlighted in orange there is a good chance the reservation did not extend properly.