In the car sharing world, there are a few big brands that operate globally – one of the biggest being Zipcar. We hear from lots of travelers and expats asking if there is a Zipcar Australia, after having used Zipcar to easily replace their private car overseas or for flexible and convenient car or van hire.

While there’s no Zipcar Australia, there’s GoGet in Australia!

And with over 200,000 members and 3,000+ cars and vans available to be hired by the hour or by the day, you can be sure that GoGet can get you around just as easily!

What is Zipcar?

Like GoGet, Zipcar is a car sharing service that helps members live without owning a car, or without owning a second car. Zipcar and GoGet let members hire cars and vans from as little as an hour, for an affordable hourly or daily rate.

Zipcar was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1999, shortly before GoGet started in Sydney in 2003 as Newtown Car Share. Here’s some useless trivia – Both GoGet Car Share and Zipcar were conceived in coffee shops!

What is GoGet Carshare?

Just like Zipcar, GoGet Carshare gives you access to a car when you need it, without the cost and hassle of owning one. While Zipcar Australia might not exist, GoGet’s network of 3,000+ vehicles makes it easy to find a car or van when and where you need it. There are GoGet cars located all over, parked on-street, in developments, car parks and transport hubs. There are even GoGet Carshare cars at Melbourne Airport.

GoGet operates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, so you can take us with you when you travel. Find your closest GoGet car here.

Does GoGet work the same as Zipcar?

GoGet and Zipcar work in more or less the same way. Once you’re a member, you can book a car or van by the hour or by the day.

Like Zipcar, GoGet members pay a low monthly or annual fee, an hourly or daily booking fee, and a small kilometre charge, while GoGet covers the rest. We pay for fuel (yep we pay for petrol!!), insurance, registration, as well as all cleaning and maintenance of the car. All you have to do is tap on with your GoGet smartcard at the start of your booking and drive away!

GoGet offers plans for occasional and heavy users, and there are low rates for students, businesses, and senior citizens. We also have a free van plan if you only need vanshare. It’s the easiest way to hire a van if you need to move something big or bulky. With options like that, GoGet can almost certainly save you money!

Wish you could use Zipcar in Australia? Time to join GoGet!

Like thousands of other Zipsters, you can become a GoGetter too! Just choose the plan that suits you, then apply to be a member today!

Don’t waste time and money buying a car in Australia, make like a Zipcar and Zip with GoGet!