Monday, October 22, 2007

ZipCar is a Godsend

Seriously.

Best invention for those that live in a major city and no longer own a car.

Basically it's a rental car that you can use for an hour, a day, a month, and YOU get to choose your specific car. They have tons to choose from. You want to test out a Mini Cooper? They've got it. Want something a little stylish? Take a BMW for a spin. Need something with a little room? They've got those too.

And it is so simple to use.

All you do it go to their website and sign up for an account. They have several levels so there is one to fit your lifestyle. You can either go to their office (ALL the way downtown and on the West side) or you can have them mail you your card in the mail. Once you have your membership card you can hope on their website and reserve your car. Then simply walk to your car (it'll be parked in one of the 100's of parking garages around the city and there is a great interactive map that shows you what cars are where!), hold your zipcard to the windshielf to unlock the card, and it's all yours!

Best part (besides the fact that you'll be getting out of the city in something new and stylish? Gas, insurance, and milage are all FREE!!

Check it out.

1 comment:

MMM said...

We were just talking about doing this! Do you love it? My husband says it wouldn't work for us unless we used it just for in the city because if you go out of the city more than 180 miles you have to pay. How is it working for you? Would love to talk more about it! Thanks for posting and we do need to meet up. What are you up to this week?