Zipcar

Get behind the wheel without owning a car. Zipcar offers hourly and daily rentals by the minute in most of North America’s largest cities. Memberships start at forty-nine dollars a year, with flexible plans to match occasional use. Gas, insurance, and parking—where allowed—come inside every booking. Reserve online or via the mobile app, then unlock the car with the Zipcar card or the app. Their branch at 4 E 102nd St, New York, NY 10029 slots into a neighborhood of stately high-rises and brownstones between Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue. Rent any of the sedans, SUVs, or hatchbacks parked in assigned spots after 6 a.m. Doors stay locked until your app confirms the booking, and you can drop the car back at the same post. Bikes and trucks round out the fleet in select cities, though availability always shifts. Call (866) 494-7227 to join or extend a trip. Use the map link to check each vehicle’s spot before you head out, then point your browser to the directions to find the closest lot from where you stand—https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c2f61dc2bd6d33:0xeba4e34841a04a9e.