HOURCAR, the Neighborhood Energy Connection's award winning car-sharing program, makes car ownership optional in the Twin Cities. Join HOURCAR for occasional driving needs and use transit, a bicycle, your feet or a carpool for your daily commute. Sell your car without losing freedom or mobility and save thousands of dollars every year.
HOURCAR members make self-service reservations online or by phone, pick up an HOURCAR at a convenient hub, run errands and attend appointments, return the car to its parking space, lock it up and walk away. Cars have on-board computers to record trip information and members are invoiced monthly. The costs for gas, insurance, and parking are all included.
Sharing cars is the energy-efficient way to get around. Research shows that car sharing reduces pollution, as trips are shifted to transit, biking, and walking.
HOURCAR members choose from a variety of rate plans to meet their needs.
- The Freedom Plan costs just $5 per month, $8 per hour, and $0.25 mile.
- The Go Plan, best for those who do a bit more driving, is a great deal at $15 per month, $6 per hour, and $0.25 per mile.
- HOURCAR's Student Plan, for undergraduates, costs only $35 per year, $6 per hour, and $0.25 per mile (no monthly fee).
HOURCAR even offers daily rates on several cars that include 100 free miles per reserved day.
HOURCAR members must meet basic requirements, including being at least 18 years of age and holding a valid driver's license. Individual, household, student, and business memberships are popular and available. For information on hub locations, rates, or to join online, please visit www.HOURCAR.org.
