Zipcar in Boston

Zipcar is the easiest car sharing solution for getting around Boston and its suburbs. Get your on-demand, daily car rental and explore downtown Boston or neighboring towns in the North Shore, South Shore, MetroWest, and beyond.
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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

Get an on-demand car rental in Boston and drive to the North Shore or South Shore. Go outlet shopping at Wrentham. Or hike the Blue Hills Reservation. Explore the Boston area 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.

Explore Boston

Book a car on demand and see the best spots around the city.

Nahant Beach

Grab an hourly car rental in Boston and visit Nahant Beach Reservation. Explore 67 acres of beach and recreational areas for hiking, biking, and swimming. Or just catch a tan. Your call.

 

 

Franklin Park Zoo

Take a Zipcar from Boston to the Franklin Park Zoo. The 72-acre zoo has something for everyone with exhibits like Serengeti Crossing, Giraffe Savannah, Organic Garden, and Outback Trail.

 

Arnold Arboretum

Tour the famous Arnold Arboretum with Zipcar in Boston’s Jamaica Plain and Roslindale neighborhoods. The botanical research institution is also a free public park. Established in 1872, it’s the oldest public arboretum in North America. 

 

 

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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.

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.

*Some membership plans may limit insurance options.