London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exit

Zipcar pulled the plug on the loss-making operation in London in late 2025. Photograph: Terry Leebray/Alamy

The number of car club vehicles in London has fallen by a “catastrophic” 89% since Zipcar ended its service in late 2025, with former users being pushed to consider buying or leasing.

Car clubs allow drivers to use vehicles parked around a city, using apps to book and unlock them. Zipcar dominated London’s car club market before the US company’s shock decision to pull out in December 2025. That left a gap that has yet to be filled for Londoners without a car.