In addition to the cost of Zipcar membership and standard driving rates, other fees and charges may apply. See below for details.
Application Fee
A one-time $25 application fee is applied when a driver applies for membership. This fee offsets costs for pulling driving records and reviewing and approving applications. The application fee is non-refundable and is charged whether or not the driver is approved for membership.
Booking Change or Cancellation Fee
There is no charge if you cancel or shorten your reservation with the required advance notice, but if you don't cancel or shorten within the required timeframe, you're responsible for the full amount of the reservation. The required notice is located on your reservation confirmation. Learn more about changing and cancelling a reservation.
Business Account Setup Fee
A one-time $75 account setup fee is applied when creating a business account. This fee offsets costs for account setup. The account setup fee is non-refundable. Specific membership plans and promotions may waive the account setup fee.
Cleaning & Other Violation Fees
General Cleanliness Fee: $50 per violation, plus costs incurred by Zipcar anytime a visit to the vehicle is required (examples include: trash left in car or pet hair).
Smoking Cleanliness Fee: $150 per violation.
Damage Fee
Up to $2,500 to cover the costs related to an accident.
Key Replacement Fee
The cost of the replacement key if you lose the key.
Late Return Fee
$50 per hour (up to a maximum of $150), plus the extra time you used the car.
Low Fuel Fee
$30 for the first violation, up to $100 per instance, if the vehicle is returned with less than 1/4 tank of gas.
Uber Drivers: $60 for the first violation, up to $100 per instance. "
Market/Regional Fees & Taxes
Depending on where you live, local fees and taxes may also be applied to the cost of your trip. Learn more about local taxes.
Mileage Fee
Most trips come with up to 200 miles (or 200km) included per 24-hour period, with 20 additional miles (15 km) for each additional hour (until up to 200 miles, or 200km, is reached).
All additional mileage will be billed at $0.67/mile ($0.67CAD/km) upon completion of your trip.
Some pay-per-mile cars or membership plans only include up to 180 miles or do not include free mileage.
Parking Pass Replacement
$225 if you lose or remove the parking pass from the Zipcar.
Retrieval Fee
You will be charged a flat fee at minimum if you do not return the Zipcar vehicle back to its home location by the end of your trip.
- $275 - New York market
- $250 - All other markets
Roadside Assistance Fee
A flat fee at minimum for roadside assistance due to member error such as running out of gas.
- $275 - New York market
- $250 - All other markets
Tickets/Violation Processing Fee
You are responsible for paying any parking tickets and moving violations incurred during your reservation. If we receive a notice and process a violation, a $30 processing fee will be assessed.
Toll Charges
All toll charges will be billed to your account after the trip ends. It may take a few weeks for Zipcar to learn of the tolls from the municipality, so it may take some time for the charges to appear. Learn more about our toll passes and policies.
Towing and Storage Fee
You are responsible for the cost of towing and storage if your reserved Zipcar is towed during your reservation or within 24 hours of the conclusion of your reservation due to illegal parking.
Young Driver Fee
A young driver fee applies to individuals between 18 and 24 years old when booking a trip within the United States and varies by location and renter age. The fee does not apply for trips started after a member turns 25.
- New York locations: Fees start at $4.50 per hour or $35.00 per day
- All other locations: Fees start at $3.50 per hour or $28.00 per day
University members can access on-campus cars at lower rates:
- New York locations: Fees start at $2.25 per hour or $17.50 per day
- All other locations: Fees start at $0.75 per hour or $6.00 per day
Zipcard Replacement Fee
One free replacement card per year ($15 for each additional card). Learn more about your Zipcard.