Zipcar Flex | One-way, flexible car sharing
One way trips to and from Heathrow T5 are now available
How it works
Once you’ve joined, getting on the road is really simple. And you can do it all from our handy app.
- Select
- Find
- Reserve
- Unlock
- Drive
- Drop
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Select
Select the service that works for you
We offer two types of services. Roundtrip or one-way with Zipcar Flex. Take your pick.
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Find
Find your nearest Zipcar in the app
Find your nearest Zipcar in the app.
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Reserve
Book a Zipcar up to 15 minutes or weeks in advance
A few taps of the app and you can be driving in seconds for one-way trips or use it to book ahead for a whole weekend with a van. The choice is yours.
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Unlock
Unlock the car with your phone
When you're at your Zipcar hit unlock on the app. The keys are waiting for you in the glovebox. Easy.
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Drive
Jump in and get more out of the city
Get out there, do your thing and enjoy the ride. Fuel, insurance, the Congestion Charge are included in our rates. You're welcome.
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Drop
Drop off your Zipcar & end your reservation
Depending on your trip type, return and park in the reserved Car Club Only bay for Roundtrip, or drop off in any approved space across the Zipzone with Zipcar Flex.
electrify your next one-way trip
choose Flex
We take care of all the charging of the e-Golfs, so you only need to pick up and drop off according to the normal Flex parking rules.
check the range
The VW e-Golf has a real world range of 124 miles. Check the charge level and range in the app to ensure you can reach your destination.
get going
Take the VW e-Golf for just 31p/min, capped at £14/hour. Enjoy CarPlay and Android Auto on the go too!
easy drop off
We take care of charging all the e-Golfs, so you only need to pick up and drop off according to the normal Flex parking rules. Easy.
Flex your way
simple pay-as-you-go rates for maximum flexibility
By the minute
perfect for saving you money on short trips around the city
VW Polo - 29p per minute.
VW e-Golf - 31p per minute.
By the hour
we cap the rates to keep costs of longer trips down
VW Polo - £12 per hour.
VW e-Golf - £14 per hour.
Please note: an additional £5 airport fee applies to any trips to and from Heathrow T5 in a Zipcar Flex.
By the day
daily cap exclusive to the VW Polo
Kicking in at 6 hours for reservations in the Polo, you'll never pay more than £72 per 24 hour period.
The e-Golf is suited for shorter trips around the city, with per minute and per hour rates only.
Membership plans
We’ve a choice of membership plans to suit any budget. And if you want to switch to a different plan at any time, you can.
Basic
free
Normally a £19 one-off joining fee.
Perfect if you want to give Zipcar a try!
Smart
£6 per month
& £6 driving credit each month
Want to start saving from your very first trip? Plan on using Zipcar occasionally. The Smart choice.
Plus
£15 per month
& £15 driving credit each month
You want to access our lowest rates? Start saving after just 3 hours a month.
Meet our Fleet
Unlock any of our vehicles they come in all different shapes and sizes.
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VW Polo
One of the nation's favourite cars, the Polo is available with Zipcar Flex and perfect for one-way trips.
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VW e-Golf
Fully electric and only available with Zipcar Flex. Test drive the future, today for just 31p/min.
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VW Golf
The most popular Zipcar! Comfortable, a smooth ride and packed full of gadgets and gizmos.
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Mercedes A-Class
This classy Zipcar will get you to that business meeting, wedding or even just the shops in style.
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VW Touran
The 7 seater in our fleet perfect for all your family and friends to pile in.
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VW Transporter
This sturdy van will get the job done, whether you’re moving house or simply zipping down to Ikea.
drive - drop - do with Zipcar Flex
Unlock one-way wheels when you want them with our handy app
- Select your trip type
- Reserving & unlocking
- Dropping off
- Ending your trip
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Select your trip type
Choosing Zipcar Flex
When searching for cars in the app, you can use the filter tool in the top right to highlight your nearest Zipcar Flex locations. Flex cars are blue pins on the map, but you'll need to either be in or have searched for a location within the Zipzone to see them. The app shows the Zipzone as a blue shaded area of the map.
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Reserving & unlocking
Reserving & unlocking
Click the blue pin you want, tap the car image, hit confirm and you're all done. It's reserved (on hold) for 15 minutes so you can get to the car easily. The app will help you navigate to where it's parked. When you arrive, just tap the unlock icon and only then will the trip start and you'll begin to be charged by the minute.
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Dropping off
Park (almost) anywhere in the Zipzone
When you're finished with your Zipcar Flex, check the app to make sure that you're within the Zipzone. Refer to our Parking Rules in the app to ensure you're leaving the car in an approved parking space and avoid parking fines.
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Ending your trip
Just a few taps and you're done
After you've confirmed you're in an approved parking space, you're ready to end your trip. Simply exit the car and ensure you have any belongings with you. Tap the lock icon, then press End Trip. You're all finished.
