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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who else has used zipcar? Do you have trouble getting a car when you need one? I haven't gotten my zipcar card yet, but it seems like there are 6 zipcars within one block of my house.[/quote]

Before kids, we only did Zipcar too and loved it. I highly recommend.

- Make sure you thoroughly research all the cars that are near your home and office. Note the models. 
 - Uberx is probably perfect/cheaper than Zipcar for the occasional errand to the grocery store, etc.
 - If you are going to do a weekend trip with Zipcar, plan very early. It will likely be difficult for a last minute drive anywhere on the weekends.
 - The people at Zipcar are so helpful, and the cost of gas and insurance is built in to the hourly rates. IF you have trouble finding a car, they will gladly help find you one.
 
The thing that was the most difficult was estimating my driving time around DC. People vastly underestimate the time it takes to get anywhere. I remember one time driving from Palisades to my place in Logan Circle (on a random Tuesday afternoon) that took me almost 1.5 hours.

Friends would tell me it only takes them 15 minutes to drive downtown and then it would really be 30+ minutes. This was the biggest problem initially but then I became a real expert at drive times. In fact, I kept a log on my phone that I could consult before making Zipcar reservations. It's a great option.
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