ABOUT HOURCAR

Car-sharing gives you access to cars on a per-trip basis. HOURCAR gives you the freedom to use a car when you need it, and you only pay for what you use. Car-sharing works for people and businesses.
HOW DOES IT WORK? THE FLEET WHO IS HOURCAR?
RATES HUB LOCATIONS HOURCAR PARTNERS
WHY JOIN? BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS
• How Does HOURCAR Work? •

HOURCAR buys, insures, and maintains a fleet of member-shared cars. HOURCAR takes on all the responsibilities of owning the vehicles, including paying for fuel. HOURCARs are parked in hubs near members’ homes and workplaces. Members make HOURCAR reservations online or by phone, and pay monthly dues and car usage fees. You pay only for what you use!

Research shows that many car owners use their vehicles only a few hours a day. Why not eliminate an underused car and begin car-sharing? Car-sharing spreads the fixed costs of car ownership among several people. You still have access to a car when you need it, but you don't pay for it around the clock!

• HOURCAR Rates •
HOURCAR Go Plans™ ~ Pay-as-You-Go
Only Pay for What You Use!
Standard
Value
Thrifty Miles
 
Monthly dues
$ 5
$ 20
$ 10
Car usage
- fee per hour
$ 6.95*
4.95*
$ 7.95*
- fee per mile
$ 0.45
$ 0.39
$ 0.09

Annual Fee
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
*Off-peak rate:  $2.95/hour, 11 pm – 7 am, plus mileage

HOURCAR Smart Packages™ ~ Simple, Flat Rate Plans
Build Your Own All-Inclusive Package!
Smart 5
Smart 8
Smart 11
Smart 14
 
Monthly fees
$ 38 
$ 58
$ 78
$ 98
Includes
5 hours
8 hours
11 hours
14 hours
75 miles
125 miles
175 miles
225 miles
Your low rate =
($ 7.60/hr)
($ 7.25/hr)
($ 7.09/hr)
($ 7.00/hr)

Annual Fee
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
Businesses: see Business Memberships for your costs.

• Why Join? •

Save money while helping to improve the Twin Cities’ quality of life. Get rid of your car. Improve your mobility if you don't own a car.
HOURCAR’s innovative mobility service is designed for both individual members and businesses. Just a few of HOURCAR’s many benefits:


Savings: Car ownership is expensive. HOURCAR is an affordable alternative.
Convenience: HOURCAR’s neighborhood hub parking space is always reserved for you. And HOURCAR handles maintenance and cleaning.

Less Traffic, Cleaner Air: HOURCAR’s members drive less after joining. That means less traffic. And HOURCAR’s gas-electric hybrid cars are far better for the environment than the average new car.
Business Benefits: HOURCAR saves your business money and relieves you of fleet management. HOURCAR ends mileage reimbursements and helps support employees who prefer to commute by transit, bike, or carpool but require mobility to meet workday responsibilities.
• The Energy Efficient Fleet •

The Toyota Prius: 55 mpg, 90% fewer emissions, and plenty of space. More on the Prius here.


The 2007 Toyota Yaris has received the EPA's Smartway rating, getting 40 miles per gallon highway.


• Hub Locations •








• Who is HOURCAR? •

The nonprofit Neighborhood Energy Connection founded and manages the HOURCAR car-sharing program. The NEC brought car-sharing to the Twin Cities to support its overall mission of promoting environmentally responsible communities.


• Partners •

HOURCAR thanks its many generous supporters. Partnerships with businesses, local governments, and other organizations are key to HOURCAR’s success. If you'd like to partner with HOURCAR, contact us. Here are some of our supporters and friends:
Metro Commuter Services
Hennepin County
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
The Saint Paul Foundation
Citizens for a Loring Park Community
The Minnesota State Office of Environmental Assistance
The Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul
The Capitol River Council
Transit for Livable Communities
The Uptown Association
The Federal Transit Administration
The Aveda corporation