# Zipcar: cars on-demand

> Book cars by the hour or day

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329384702](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329384702)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id329384702`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Zipcar
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (84,408 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2009-09-28
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zipcar-cars-on-demand/id329384702)
- **Website:** [http://www.zipcar.com/mobile](http://www.zipcar.com/mobile)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zipcar.com/privacy](https://www.zipcar.com/privacy)

## Description

**Instant Access** Zipcar puts thousands of professionally maintained cars at your fingertips with city-wide access 24/7. Join the car-sharing community to skip ownership costs and hassles—book instantly, and pick up with no lines or paperwork.\n\n**Flexible & Convenient** From compact cars to roomy SUVs, book by the hour or day. Enjoy contact-free pickups, gas and maintenance included, 24/7 support, and a greener, more flexible way to move around town.

## Rankings

- #4,403 — Overall
- #55 — sharing
- #68 — term

## Review summary

Reviews praise Zipcar for convenience and student-friendly access, but repeatedly cite dirty maintenance issues, poor customer service, and confusing billing. App reliability and verification problems also recur, along with location/availability frustrations in certain areas. Overall, the service is valued for last-minute trips and affordable mobility, with notable downsides concentrated in cleanliness, billing transparency, and support quality.

### Pros

- Highly convenient and easy to use for quick trips
- Helpful for college students by providing independent, affordable mobility
- Neighborhood-accessible with last-minute rental availability
- Long-time users praise consistent overall service and reliability
- Some users find Zipcar useful for Uber-related driving arrangements

### Cons

- Vehicles are frequently dirty or poorly maintained (scuffs, trash, low gas)
- Poor customer service experiences (rudeness, slow responses, unresolved issues)
- Billing and fees are a major pain (membership charges, unauthorized charges, late fees)
- App and account problems (login/verification failures, buggy booking/extension flows)
- Limited or inconsistent availability/location information in some areas

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329384702)