There is car sharing in Denver. One of its providers is Occasional Car, a business based in Evergreen, but operating in Capitol Hill and in LoDo. Occasional Car makes it possible to rent a car for brief periods at very low rates that include gas and insurance. This is a very good idea!
It works this way. You sign up for a membership level that reflects your anticipated frequency of usage. For instance, there is the Occasionally "Trendy" Plan that charges a low annual fee of $50, but no monthly fee and rental rates as low as $7.99 per hour. The "Hip" Plan has no annual fee, but a monthly fee of about $10 and rental rates as low as $5.95 per hour. And, with the "Hot" Plan, you can rent for as low as $3.49 per hour with a $30 monthly fee. Hourly rates vary by time of day and weekends. Daily rates are available as well.
And, now in February, there is a special promotion of free membership and a free rental hour. You can find out more at the link below, or at 720-259-7809.
The LoDo Occasional Car is parked behind the Barclay at 16th and Larimer. Members have a special key fob which opens the car and allows it to start. Reservations are, of course, necessary for rental periods, and billing is automatic through your account. The owners told me they have never had any problems or vandalism with their car parked downtown. And, they are looking for a second LoDo parking spot, well located and easily accessible, to add another car.
Check this out at their web-site, upon every page of which there is a cool speeding car sound. I believe the car is the Honda, not the Toyota. If you have to drive, and most of us eventually have to, this is a great solution. And, we have it in Downtown Denver!
http://www.occasionalcar.com/
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