One of the largest car-sharing companies in the UK has confirmed that it will be ending its operations in the UK within weeks.
Zipcar announced on December 1, 2025, that it was putting proposals forward to cease operations in the UK.
It has now confirmed that Zipcar will end its operations in the UK following a formal consultation with its employees.
Drivers will have their accounts closed within 30 days, with Zipcar disabling the ability to make any new bookings.
However, accounts will remain open until February 16, 2026, in accordance with clause 7.5 of its member terms.
Motorists will be entitled to a pro-rated refund for any remaining period of their plan or subscription, from December 31, 2025, onwards.
In an email to customers, Zipcar said it aims to process any refunds to impacted drivers before the end of January.
Drivers impacted by the closure will not need to take any action, as Zipcar will process the refunds automatically. The company will confirm with drivers when this has been completed.
Zipcar has confirmed that it will cease operations in the UK
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GETTYIn its closure announcement, Zipcar pointed customers in the direction of the Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) charity, which includes details of other car-sharing options.
Zipcar announced in 2024 that it was suspending its services in Oxford, Cambridge and Bristol to support its 550,000 members in London, with 650,000 total UK customers.
A further 12,000 companies made use of a Zipcar business account, enabling them to make use of discounts, account support and other benefits.
Company accounts for 2024 revealed a drop in revenue from £53million to £47million, with the “cost of living crisis” cited as a reason for falling demand.
Zipcar confirmed the closure of its UK operations following a formal consultation with its employees
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GETTYZipcar operated more than 1,000 electric vehicles available in London
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