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Is Zipcar better than Getaround?

In short, Getaround typically provides consumers the best value, with Turo following closely behind. If you prefer gas included, Zipcar may be your best option, but the cost of gas doesn't make up for the difference in cost.



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Disadvantages of Zipcar Membership Fees: To use Zipcar, you'll need to pay either an annual or monthly membership fee. Because of this, even if you're not using the service, you'll be spending some money. Reservations Required: Using Zipcar requires some planning.

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Standard Fees Getaround currently charges a 40% commission on all trips booked, which commission is applied to the initial reservation price and any trip extensions, and which Guests pay directly to Getaround. Each trip extension is processed as a new trip and is billed separately from the initial booking.

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Zipcar is only practical for short (less than four hour) rentals booked days in advance. Any longer, and you are better off using a regular car rental. And with shorter notice, and you might find you have to walk a mile or two to get to a car, and they might just have something like a van available.

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Getaround cars can be cheaper and more convenient than traditional rental cars. They're sprinkled throughout cities, so you're not tied to airports, tourist areas or normal brick-and-mortar hours to rent vehicles. But Getaround isn't always better, and as a rental car alternative, it does occasionally bring challenges.

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Most trips in the US come with 180 miles included per 24-hour period, with 20 additional miles for each additional hour (until 180 miles is reached). All additional mileage will be billed at $0.58/mile upon completion of your trip.

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