Zipcar additional fees depends on the exact booking and pickup terms. The 8 research notes below show what is documented, which conditions matter, and where a branch confirmation is still needed.
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Before you rely on a policy
Amounts and eligibility can change by branch, vehicle, card, and booking. A pending hold is different from a settled charge.
What the policy actually says
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late return rateverified scoped | Booking type: zipcar standard | Conditional formula | Official policy ↗ |
| Cleaning fee starting exampleverified scoped | See official policy | $50 | Official policy ↗ |
| Smoking feeverified scoped | See official policy | $150 | Official policy ↗ |
| Low fuel fee starting amountverified scoped | See official policy | $30–$100 | Official policy ↗ |
| Extra mileage exampleverified scoped | See official policy | $0.67 | Official policy ↗ |
| Application fee exampleverified scoped | See official policy | $25 | Official policy ↗ |
| Business setup exampleverified scoped | Membership: business | $75 | Official policy ↗ |
| Retrieval/roadside chargeverified scoped | State: vary | $250–$275 | Official policy ↗ |
- Zipcar support page lists $50 per hour late, capped at $150, plus any time-related charges.
- Zipcar cleaning fee begins at $50, and further incurred expenses may apply.
- Zipcar publishes $150 smoking charge.
- Zipcar lists low fuel starting charge $30, up to $100 under relevant conditions.
- Zipcar page lists extra miles at $0.67 per mile for relevant memberships/plans.
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Check the rule against your booking
- Request an itemized all-in quote.
- Separate required airport or tax lines from optional coverage and extras.
- Check post-return triggers such as tolls and fuel.
- Save the location terms and signed agreement before leaving the counter.
What to do next
Use the related tool for a conditional estimate. If your location is not covered by a verified rule, the result will remain unverified instead of using another branch's rate.
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Official sources
- Fees and charges (updated 2026) ↗ support.zipcar.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- FTC consumer guidance on renting cars ↗ consumer.ftc.gov · reviewed 2026-11-02
Research checked 2026-11-02. Pickup terms and signed agreements can change. Verify your booking details before paying.
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