Zipcar Launches Locations in the Hamptons

Seeing a demand, the 12-year-old Zipcar car rental company that started in Massachusetts has taken a leap, launching in the Hamptons this summer.

According to Jessica Margolis-Pineo, the public relations director for Zipcar, Zipcars are now available in several locations across the Hamptons.

"Basically our members asked us to come to the Hamptons," said Margolis-Pineo, adding that a number of the company's New York City clients vacation on the East End.

"They take the Jitney and then need a car to go to the beach or go over to the grocery store," she said.

Zipcars can be rented by the day or by the hour, with rates starting at $9 an hour or $83 for the day on weekdays and weekend rates increasing to $14 an hour or $125 for the day. 

Those looking to borrow a car must be a member of Zipcar, which requires a $60 annual fee and an application fee of $20. 

After attaining a membership, members can reserve cars through the Zipcar website, on the Zipcar Facebook page or using the Zipcar app.

Among the new locations in the Hamptons are the Macy's parking lot in Hampton Bays, in Southampton, the Bridgehampton Commons, and Sole East in Montauk. Access a map at zipcar.com.

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