Zipcar

What Zipcar does

Zipcar is a car-sharing app for people who need a vehicle without owning one. It helps users find available Zipcars, choose a booking period and reserve a vehicle for short trips, errands or longer outings. The app is most relevant to city residents, occasional drivers and households that do not need a private car every day.

How it fits a journey

The map is central to the experience. Users can browse nearby cars and check where a selected vehicle is parked before heading out. After booking, the app supports access to the reserved car, so the phone is part of the process from finding the vehicle through to using it. Availability depends on the local Zipcar network and the times shown in the app.

What the numbers show

• Category: Maps & Navigation
• Developer: Zipcar
• Rating: 4.03 out of 5 from 50,699 ratings
• Installs: 1,000,000+

Who should consider it

Zipcar suits someone who wants occasional access to a car and is comfortable planning around shared vehicles rather than keeping one on the driveway. It may be useful for a grocery run, a visit outside public-transport routes or a day trip, provided a suitable car is available nearby. People looking for a standard navigation tool, turn-by-turn directions or a way to manage a privately owned vehicle will find that its purpose is different: this is a booking and access tool built around Zipcar’s shared-car service.