Wondering if you need a car but don’t drive enough to justify paying it? Fear not if you live in one of the 50+ major cities or 100+ universities served by Zipcar. Zipcar is the perfect service for public commuters who occasionally need to go where buses (and bikes) won’t. For these occasional drivers, Zipcar’s savings calculator shows the potential savings from using Zipcar’s services instead of financing a car.

BENEFITS OF ZIPCAR:

• Lowers the amount of unnecessary vehicles
• Encourages commuter friendly cities
• Cars are easily reserved online or via phone
• Great for college students who don’t own cars
• Great for commuters who don’t want cars
• Gas and insurance are included

Rental fees are reasonable for occasional zipcar drivers, going from $9.25/hr and $69/day on weekdays to $9.75 and $74/day on weekends. Need it be mentioned again that gas and insurance are included? There are other value plans that users can opt to join depending upon personal driving preferences and schedules. Granted, there is a $25 application fee and a small annual fee or monthly commitment depending upon the plan — but in the long run, it’s a practical choice for those who can’t afford a car (or don’t want to deal with the hassle of owning one).

If you’re an infrequent driver, why pay for your car to sit there and depreciate in value? Check out www.zipcar.com to see if they have the right value plan for you.