1. meet your new
company car

2. just the job
Zipcar for Business can provide your company
with fast, easy access to a network of vehicles
when you need them. Whether you need one
car or twenty, morning or afternoon, every day
or every now and then, Zipcar fits the bill.
You can find Zipcars in 6 UK cities including
Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, London,
Maidstone and Oxford.
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3. it couldn’t be simpler cars where you live and work
With Zipcar there’s no paperwork, no restrictions, Your Zipcar account gives you access to every car and
no hassle. Simply book online and unlock with van in the fleet. With over 9,000 vehicles across the
your Zipcard or mobile (with our free iPhone UK and North America, you can travel inter-city, safe
and Android apps). There are Zipcars near your in the knowledge that your company car is waiting
home and office that you and your employees can when you get there.
access whenever you need them.
travel in style looking out for you
We know that first impressions count. Zipcar With Zipcar you get a dedicated account
only offers new, class-leading and fuel-efficient manager, round-the-clock support for your
vehicles including the VW Golf and the BMW 1 drivers, and a professional team maintaining
Series. If you need more space, we have 7-seaters the fleet, giving you complete peace of mind.
and vans available too.
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4. saving your
business money
Access to Zipcars means never wasting a penny
on your company’s driving needs. You only pay
for the exact number of miles your employees
need and the time they drive.
Rates include fuel, mileage (40 miles free per
day), comprehensive insurance, 24/7 breakdown
cover and the Congestion Charge. Online
account management means you always know
where you stand, and Zipcar’s clear driving rates
mean there are no hidden charges.
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5. everyday savings
zipcar saves you time
• On-demand access 24/7
• Easy, convenient locations
• Reserve online, by phone or with your mobile in seconds
• Use your Zipcard to access the vehicle anytime, day or night
zipcar saves you money
• Reserve a car for as little as one hour at a time
• Exclusive, low weekday driving rates for businesses
• Rates include fuel, insurance, maintenance, cleaning,
road tax and the Congestion Charge
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6. everyday savings
zipcar saves you hassle
• Cars and vans within minutes of your home and office
• Guaranteed parking space at the end of your reservation
• Online access to account information and itemised
monthly statements
• Dedicated account manager and 24/7 driver support
zipcar saves the environment
• Only drive when you need to
• Access a fleet of new, fuel-efficient vehicles
• Encourage your employees to walk and cycle
• Reduce congestion and CO2 emissions
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7. how it works
Register online and our Reserve one of our cars Walk up to the vehicle, Drive away and return to
dedicated business team or vans – for a couple of swipe your Zipcard on the same spot when you’re
will contact you to set up an hours or the entire day. the windscreen (or tap done. (And remember that
account. It only takes a few Do it online or on your your mobile app), and fuel, insurance and the
minutes and your account mobile. Whatever suits. it’s yours to drive. Congestion Charge are
can be active today. included too.)
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8. clear, simple pricing
VW Polo VW Golf BMW 1 Series BMW 3 Series VW Touran VW Transporter
Small Medium Medium Large Large Van
Hourly £3.96 £4.79 £5.63 £7.29 £7.29 £7.29
Daily £39.17 £47.50 £55.83 £72.50 £72.50 £68.33
WEEKDAY
7am-7pm £35.00 £43.33 £51.67 £68.33 £68.33 £64.17
Mon-Fri £145.83 £162.50 £195.83 £245.83 £245.83 £245.83
7 day £229.17 £270.83 £320.83 £404.17 £404.17 £404.17
Fuel, insurance and 40 free miles per 24 hours are included. Additional miles are 20.8p per mile (24.2p for premium vehicles and vans).
Annual account fee is £99. Prices exclude VAT.
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9. how we compare
Compared to traditional modes of transport, Zipcar can
save your business time, money and hassle. Take a look
at how Zipcar stacks up against car hire, taxis, public
transport, pool cars and private mileage.
zipcar vs car hire
• Only pay for the time you need the car
• Collect and return at any time of the day or night
• No forms to fill in, queues to stand in or reps to meet
“If we had to rent a van from a traditional hire company, we’d be paying for more time than we’d need,
as well as having to go and pick up the van from a depot.”
Robert, The Water Delivery Company
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10. zipcar vs taxi
• Keep your luggage in the boot, not on your knee
• If your meeting ends early or runs on, your Zipcar is
always waiting
• Halve your CO2 with fuel-efficient Zipcars that don’t
return to a depot
zipcar vs public transport
• Eliminate the need for expense receipts
• Park close to your destination
• Don’t let timetables, delays or signal failures
affect your journey
“Client meetings are sometimes at short notice or there are last minute changes in schedules that
cause complications with taxis. Zipcar is pick up and go.”
Joseph, Adiuvo
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11. zipcar vs pool cars
• No administrative hassle or security issues
with keys
• No need for costly long-term lease plans
• No need for extra staff looking after fuel
expense claims or the vehicles themselves
zipcar vs private mileage
• Zipcars are always insured for business usage
• No time is wasted managing fuel receipts or
expense forms
• Simple, precise mileage breakdowns available
online for each trip
“Zipcar provides a hassle free and flexible alternative to a traditional pool car scheme, with good
quality eco-friendly vehicles available on demand. It also allows us to share the benefits of the
scheme with our residential and business.”
Graham, Kent County Council
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12. open an
account today
Opening a Zipcar for Business account is easy
— a quick phone call or email is all it takes and
your account can be ready to use the same day.
find out more at Once active, employees can request to join the
zipcar.co.uk/business account, sign up online and get a brief call-back
to confirm their details.
To talk about how Zipcar can help you do better
business call us on 020 3004 7816 or email
ukbusiness@zipcar.co.uk.
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