Flexicar - Car Sharing Melbourne and Sydney Australia - Car Share hire by the Hour or Day

Advertiser since:
27 July 2005

Organisation Name:
Flexicar

Online at:
http://www.flexicar.com.au
Email membership@flexicar.com.au

Contact:
Gregory Giraud
Customer Relationship Manager
Flexicar
Around the corner, around the clock.
152 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Victoria Australia 3000

Telephone:
In Australia: 1300 36 37 80

Details:
Provided by Flexicar

SAVE WITH FLEXICAR

Carsharing is a cheap, green and easy alternative to car ownership.

Join Flexicar and you can save thousands of dollars, cut your environmental impact and get 24/7 access to 75 new Flexicars. Rent them by the hour or day. Rates include petrol.

NEED A CAR? Why not CARSHARE instead?

Don't buy one, borrow one from Flexicar. You get around the corner, around the clock access to our cars, without all the hassles of owning one.

How does Carsharing work?

How it works

It’s easy to use our cars. Just click, swipe and drive. Okay, maybe we’ll have to explain it in a little more detail.

Step 1. Join

First you decide on a plan that suits you (they start from as little as $15 driving credit purchase a month), then you join online. Once we’ve received your application, we’ll send you out a member pack that includes your personal Flexicard.

Step 2. Click

Then comes the click part. Now that you are a member, when you want to book, just click online (or by phone). You choose the car you like or the location you like that day, on that's close to your home or work. So you can book Samson the Subaru Forester in the City Square Car Park. Or Batman the Honda Jazz in Toorak Road. You can book any time, day or night. And up to a year in advance. Or at the very last minute when you suddenly realise you have to collect your parents from the airport.

Step 3. Swipe

Now comes the fun bit. When you join, we'll send you a Flexicard - your personal access card. After you’ve booked a car, you go to that car and swipe your card across the windscreen. The doors will unlock automatically. (Very James Bond.) And don’t try using your library card or your Flexicard on another car – the doors only unlock for you if you’ve booked the car.

Step 4. Drive

This step is pretty straightforward. You can take your Flexicar wherever you like. Whenever you like. The drive-in. The beach. Shopping. Business meeting. When you’ve finished, you just return it to the same designated parking space. There’s no paperwork. No hassles. And no queues.

Just remember. Click. Swipe. And drive.

Who should join Flexicar?

Flexicar suits all sorts of members and uses.

- Singles in the inner city.

- Families without a second car.

- New Melbourne or Sydney arrivals - so international university students or professionals who are moving to Melbourne or Sydney.

- People who need a more reliable car for longer trips.

- People who need a larger car, like a wagon, for occassional trips.

- Businesses without a fleet of company cars.

- Businesses looking to reduce their company fleet.

- Businesses who want to allow their staff to ride or catch public transport to work and still have occassional access to a car during the day.

- Environmentally minded individuals and businesses.

- People looking to save money by getting rid of their car.

Flexicar Carsharing for Business

Flexicar is also an affordable, reliable, green and convenient alternative to taxis, car rental or car pools. We offer you various options to make your business run more efficiently.

Why Choose Flexicar?

Flexicar offers you the freedom of driving your own car without the costs and hassles of owning one. Car ownership is expensive. And environmentally costly. So if you drive less than 15,000 km a year, you’ll probably find carsharing significantly cheaper than owning your own car - and there'll be less cars produced and on the road.

Our cars are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

All our cars are reliable, new and energy-efficient. And you can drive them for as little as $9.25 an hour on some plans.

Once you're signed up as a member on a plan, you pay one low hourly rate and we cover all the costs. So you don’t have to worry about registration, insurance, cleaning, maintenance, or petrol. That’s right. We even cover petrol.

There’s no paperwork after joining and no queues. You can book online or on the phone up to a minute before. And we only bill you once a month.

Our cars live on your streets. They have their own parking spots. And with new car share locations popping up all the time, there is likely to be a car near you.

And the best thing is, you don’t just get access to affordable, energy efficient cars, around the corner, around the clock, you also get all the great added benefits of being a member. Like our very own footy tipping competition!

Types of cars

Always wanted to drive a new car? Or a different car each week? With car share you can.

Join Flexicar and you can drive all our cars. Whenever you like. Wherever you like. All our cars are reliable, new and energy-efficient. And you can drive them for as little as $8.95 per hour*.

What sort of car suits you?

For zipping around the city, or going to that business meeting in peak hour, why not take out a Honda Jazz. Compact, fuel-efficient, and easy to drive, the jazzes are the perfect way to get around town - and make up the majority of the Flexicar fleet. Their "magic seats", which can be place completely flat, also make them surprisingly roomy, allowing you to cart anything from a bike to a surfboard!

Like to be super environmentally friendly? Why not book a Honda Civic Hybrid? These four door sedans are a dream to drive and have lots of room. We've got one in Sydney and one in Melbourne for you to try out.

Want something small, fast and smart? Then choose one of our Smarts. Designed by Swatch and engineered by Mercedes Benz, the Smarts come in two sizes. The small two seater, and the slightly larger four seater.

Going out with a group of friends? Or taking the family on a trip down the coast? Then you need one of our Toyota Corolla wagons. Larger than our other cars, they are still energy-efficient and great to drive.

Then if you need some real heavy lifting, why not choose one of our Subaru Foresters. The Forester is perfect for anything from getting out of the city to heading around town doing some serious shopping.

Flexicar Carsharing FAQs

Are there age restrictions?

No. Flexicar carsharing is a great option for inexperienced and young drivers. Unlike car rental companies, we also welcome people on their P-plates. (Flexicar’s standard insurance excess, the excess reduction fee and the reduced excess do differ depending on age and driving experience.)

Can I join if I have a foreign driver's licence?

Yes you can. We accept drivers from any state in Australia and any country. However, for insurance purposes, you will be treated as a driver with less than two years’ driving experience.

How does carsharing insurance work?

Our membership includes comprehensive insurance cover while you’re driving our cars.

There is a standard excess which varies depending on your age and driving experience (see table below). Our excesses are similar to regular car insurance, and a lot less than car rental companies'. Even if you are a young or inexperienced driver, with Flexicar you get an extremely low standard excess.

Plus we offer you the option of paying a small annual fee to reduce the amount of excess you pay in the event of an accident. And remember it's for a whole year's driving, not a single trip like with car rental companies.

Does Flexicar carshare provide child seats?

We aren’t able to provide a seat that would be right for every small child, so you will need to provide your own. But all our cars (except for the Smart ForTwo) do have hooks for fitting child seats.

How long beforehand do I need to book?

You can book whenever you like. Either for immediate use or up to a year in advance. Obviously the earlier you book, the greater the certainty that your chosen car will be available. If your favourite car isn't available, there will be another one around the corner.

Will a carshare car be available when I want one?

If your chosen car isn't available, there will be another one around the corner. We want our members to be able to rely on our service for their car needs. So we have planned for a ratio of members to cars that is low enough to ensure a car will be available when you want it, almost all of the time.

Who pays for petrol?

We do. You just need to refuel using one of the fuel cards located in the in-car folder if the petrol gauge falls to a 1/4 of a tank. We have fuel cards for BP, Shell and Caltex.

Who pays for tolls?

You do. Our cars are equipped with eTAGs, and toll charges incurred during your bookings will be charged to your account at cost.

What if I’m running late/get caught in traffic?

Give us a call at least 15 minutes before the end of your booking. It is crucial that our members have the car back on time. Everyone relies on the car they have booked being in its parking space at the beginning of each booking. Cars dropped off late mean the next user is inconvenienced. If you have any doubt about getting the car back on time, the answer is to book the car for an extra half-hour or hour.

If you advise us at least 15 minutes before the end of your booking that you will be late, and there is no other booking immediately after, we can extend your booking without penalty.

If you return the car late and there is another member waiting, and/or if you fail to let us know that you will return the car late, you will incur a penalty. And if necessary, you will have to pay the reasonable costs incurred by the inconvenienced member (which may be the cost of a taxi).

If you have any other questions simply email us your query to info@flexicar.com.au or phone 1300 36 37 80.

"Flexicar has provided us with an environmentally friendly, low cost transport alternative to a company car, and it means that our staff can continue to walk, ride, bus and tram to and from home!" Hayball Leonard Stent Architects

Carsharing is Cheaper

Flexicar is cheaper than car ownership. Less hassle than renting a car. And more convenient than taking a taxi.

Running a car costs a lot more than people think. According to the latest RACV figures, the average Australian private car owner is paying $239.44 per week to run their car. That's $12,500 a year!

Even a small car costs $165 per week to run. That’s a staggering $8,500 a year! And that’s just to drive a Toyota Corolla Hatch.

For that figure, you could use a Flexicar for around 950 hours - or around 120 full days of driving!

So if you don't need to drive every day, you’ll find carsharing much cheaper than running your own car. You just pay one low hourly rate. And we cover all the costs. Even petrol.

And unlike most rental car companies, at Flexicar you can rent just for an hour or two AND you don’t get slugged extra for taxes, surcharges, vehicle registration fees, and massive insurance excesses. We even rent to drivers 18-25 years old. And what car rental company pays your petrol costs? Well we do.

So while car owners are being hit with rising petrol prices and costly upkeep, Flexicar members get the flexibility of driving the car of their choice, when they want, where they want, and only paying as they drive.

Carsharing is Easier

We even provide you with your own car parking spots. On some of the best shopping streets. So all you have to do is drive. With new locations popping up, there is likely to be a car near you.

There’s no paperwork after joining and no queues. You can book online or on the phone up to a minute before. And we only bill you once a month.

And the best thing is, you don’t just get access to affordable, energy efficient cars, around the corner, around the clock, you also get all the great benefits of being a member.

So Join Us today and start carsharing. You’ll find you save money and help the environment. Phone us on 1300 36 37 80 or log onto Flexicar

Benefits to the environment

Carsharing doesn’t just make great economic sense. It also has enormous environmental benefits. By joining Flexicar, you will reduce your environmental footprint, and contribute to making your city a healthier place to live.

Flexicar was selected as a finalist in the national 2008 World Environment Day Awards and as a finalist in the 2008 'Contribution to Environment' category of the Melbourne Awards.

Carsharing means less pollution

Flexicar’s fleet has been chosen for its fuel efficiency, low emissions and compact size. And sharing our cars means older, more polluting cars are being replaced by newer cars. We also recommend members fill-up with greener fuels such as bio-fuels or BP Ultimate. We then offset our emissions via BP's accredited Global Choice program. Carsharing also means the environmental impact of car production is distributed over multiple users.

Carsharing means less congestion

Every Flexicar car replaces 6-10 privately owned cars. Many Flexicar members either sell their cars or avoid buying one altogether. Some couples and families choose to join Flexicar instead of buying a second or third car. This means fewer cars on the road. So parking pressure in local neighbourhoods is reduced.

Carsharing means a healthier city

Flexicar is a pay-as-you-go service, so our members choose to use a car only when necessary. This means people walk, cycle and use public transport more. And rely on carsharing only when they absolutely need to drive.

Compared to car rental

If you occasionally or frequently hire cars, then you should consider the benefits of Flexicar carshare over traditional rental cars.

Instead of renting in full 24-hour blocks, you can book our Flexicars by the hour. Our insurance is a one-off yearly fee of only $70 instead of the costly daily rates charged by car rental companies. This equates to less than $6 a month! And best of all, we pay for your petrol.

Our Flexicars live on streets near you. So rather than having to get to and from car rental depots, you can pick up the closest and most convenient car to you.

We also offer roadside assistance at no extra cost, so if you break down we’re here to help. And unlike rental car companies, we welcome all licenced drivers, regardless of age.

Once you’ve joined Flexicar, there’s no more paperwork. No queues. And no hidden extras.

So, all in all, carsharing is a simpler, more affordable, more flexible alternative to car rental for shorter bookings or regular renters.

Carsharing compared to taxis

Flexicar is a cost-effective alternative to many taxi journeys, especially for trips over $10 one-way or when you’ve got multiple stops.

And as taxis drive around waiting for passengers, the rising cost of petrol is pushing taxi prices higher and higher. At Flexicar, we pay for your petrol. So all price increases are covered by us, not you.

You also have complete control with a Flexicar. You book it and you know it will be there.

So other than for a big night out on the town, Flexicar is almost always a cheaper, more reliable and easier option.

Some common taxi trips vs Flexicar

Client meeting

A client meeting 20km from the CBD will cost around $65 return by taxi. Using a Flexicar the trip would only be $35.85, assuming a generous 1 hour of travel time and a 2 hour meeting.

Trip to the airport

Picking up your mum from the airport from an inner-city suburb like St Kilda won’t leave you with any change from $100 for the return trip. With Flexicar it would cost you $23.90, allowing 2 hours for the trip (and a few minutes for picking her up some flowers).

Getting to an event

Need to make it to a breakfast seminar on time? A taxi trip that’s 15km each way would cost you around $50 but a Flexicar would only be $35.85, assuming a generous hour of travel time and a relaxed two hour breakfast.

Carshare Locations

Do you live or work in the inner city? Want access to a car without all the hassles? Well now you can drive your own car without owning one. Our cars live on suburban streets. From Brunswick to St Kilda and lots of places in between. And now, we’re in Sydney too.

Our cars have their own dedicated parking spaces. And we are growing all the time with more suburbs to come. So if you’d like one of our cars to live around the corner from you, please let us know. We are always looking for new locations.

And the best thing is, our cars also have names. So you can book them by their location, or by their name. There’s Betty in Blyth Street. Rocky in Acland Street. Snowy near St Georges Road. Our cars live near you. They all have their own home, so you’re not only booking a car, you’re booking a personality.

Choose your city to find a Flexicar near you.

Melbourne

Flexicar is around the corner, around the clock. Our cars live in dedicated parking spots, on and off street.

The pods are also listed below by suburb:

Abbotsford
Stanton Street – Outside the Collingwood Station, opposite the Town Hall.
Albert Street – On the east side of the street, near the corner of Victoria Street.

Albert Park
Montague Street - Opposite the Albert Park Hotel, near the round-a-bout with Bridport Street.

Balaclava
Carlisle Street - Located on the Northern side of Carlisle street between Blenheim and Westbury Streets, outside the BP service station.
St. Kilda Town Hall - Located on the Southern side of Carlisle Street, approximately 200m east of St. Kilda Road. Outside the St. Kilda Town Hall.

Brunswick and Brunswick West
Glenlyon Road - On the Northern side of Glenlyon Road, to the West of Lygon Street. Outside 149 Glenlyon Road.
Victoria Street - On the Northern side of Victoria Street to the West of Sydney Road, near the corner of Boase Street. Outside 307 Victoria Street.
Union Street - Southern side of Union Street, to the West of Sydney Road, located in the council’s “off street” parking bay, right at the front.
Blyth Street - On the Northern side of Blyth Street to the east of Lygon Street.
Edward Street - (NEW) Car is located in the first central bay in the Council carpark on Edward street. The carpark is on the north side of Edward street, approximately 80m east of Sydney road.
Grantham Street - (NEW) This park is located on the Western side of Grantham Street, 100m north of Union Street, in front of Union Square.
Sydney Road -(NEW) The first bay on the right hand side of the Council carpark between 680 and 692 Sydney Road. South of Albion Street and opposite William Street.

Carlton
Leicester Street - On the west side of the street, near the corner of Berkeley Street, down towards Victoria Street.
Carlton Street - On the south side of the street, near the corner of Rathdowne Street.
Keppel Street - Near the corner of Lygon and Keppel Streets.
Grattan Street - Near the corner of Lygon and Grattan Streets. The car is located on the Southern side of Grattan Street, on the western side of Lygon Street.

Carlton North
Rathdowne Street - Rathdowne Street, near the corner with Curtain Street, directly in front of the park in Rathdowne Village.
Pigdon Street - Pigdon Street, near the corner with Lygon Street. Across Lygon Street from the flower shops on the Princes Hill side.

CBD
Flagstaff Station - The corner of William and La Trobe streets on Flagstaff Gardens. It is located on the NW corner of the intersection.
Little Lonsdale Street - Two cars available outside the Flexicar Office, 152 Lt Lonsdale Street.
City Square Car Park - Three cars located on the right side of the middle row of parks when you come out of the elevators on L2. Pedestrian access next to Starbucks on Swanston Street near the corner of Collins Street.
CBD Fringe - Nicholson Street, East Melbourne - Near the intersection of Victoria Parade.

Clifton Hill
Queens Parade – On the east side, in the service lane, outside the Bendigo Bank.
North Terrace – On the south side, first bay closest to Hoddle St, after the bus stop.
Dummett Crescent - (McDonalds Car park) - The first park on the right as you enter the car park from Queens Parade. If you are are entering from Heidelberg Rd, it is the last park on the left.

Collingwood
Hotham Street -Near the intersection with Smith Street. The first park on the north side of the street.
Langridge Street – Near the corner of Oxford Street.
Wellington Street – East side, first bay closest to Alexandra Parade.

Docklands
New Quay
Dopel Way – Just off the corner with Docklands Drive.

Victoria Harbour
Merchant Street – Two cars available, located on the south side of Bourke St opposite the Safeway entrance

Yarra's Edge
Lorimer Street-(Coming Soon) – In the service lane, on the corner with Ferrymans Lane.

East Melbourne
Victoria Pde (NEW) - Near the intersection of Wellington St, located outside Tribeca Apartments.

Fitzroy
Kerr Street - Corner of Kerr and Smith Streets on the south side of Kerr, alongside the Sportpower store.
Victoria Street - On the corner of Victoria Street and Brunswick Street. Opposite the vibrant Red Tongue Cafe.
Napier Street - Outside Fitzroy Town Hall.

Fitzroy North
Best Street - The first bay on the Western side of Best Street to the North of Scotchmer Street.
Piedemontes Carpark - The first park on the right as you enter the car park from St. Georges Road.
Newry Street - Newry Street, near the corner with Brunswick Street. Northside of Newry Street, after the loading zone, near the Sandwich Bar. Across the road from the Lord Newry Hotel.
Park Street - Park Street, near the corner of Nicholson Street. The park is in on the north side of Park Street, west of Nicholson Street, right next to the bike trail.

Footscray
Paisley Street - (NEW) Near the intersection with Leeds St, outside the Westpac Bank.

Kensington
Bellair St (NEW) - Near the intersection of Macaulay Road.

North and West Melbourne
Errol Street - Right at the south end of Errol Street, in the small parking section, just as you cross over Victoria Street, heading toward King Street. Car is located in the first bay on the right hand side.
Royal Melbourne Hospital - On the south west corner of the intersection of Flemington Road and Grattan Street (Wreckyn St).
Queen Vic Market - On the south side of Victoria Street, just west of the Peel Street intersection.

Port Melbourne
Liardet Street - Halfway down Bay St, just off to the left heading towards the bay.
Rouse Street - Just off the south end of Bay St, to the left heading towards the bay.

Richmond
Lyndhurst Street - On the Eastern side of Lyndhurst Street to the South of Bridge Road across from the Richmond Town Hall.
Lennox Street - On the Eastern side of Lennox Street to the North of Richmond Terrace.
Muir Street - Eastern side of Muir Street to the North of Freeman Street.

Southbank
Wells Street - Located on the Western side of Wells Street at the end of Wadey Street.
Sturt Street - Hayball Leonard Stent carpark. 135 Sturt Street, Southbank.

South Melbourne
Park Street - Outside of the Water Rat Hotel, near intersection with Moray Street, SE corner.
York Street - Just off Clarendon St, to the left heading towards the city on the north corner.

South Yarra
Toorak Rd East – On the south side of Toorak Rd, opposite the intersection with Walsh St. This car is closer to Punt Rd.
Toorak Rd West - On the south side of Toorak Rd, opposite intersection with Adams St. This car is closer to St.Kilda Rd.

St Kilda Road
Parkview Hotel (near Commercial Rd) - Two cars are located in the underground car park at the Parkview Hotel on Roy St. When facing the hotel entrance, head left down the ramp into the car park and the cars are in front of you, just to your right.

St Kilda
Blessington Street - Located on the Northern side of Blessington Street, between Herbert and Mitford streets. Close to 7/11 .
Fitzroy Street - 50m west of the Grey Street intersection. Outside Chronicles Book Shop.
Acland Street - Residential part of Acland Street, in front of the Church and near the roundabout with Eildon Street.
Carlisle Street - Two cars available on the northern side of Carlisle Street, up from the National Theatre, between Barkly and Acland Streets.

Yarraville
Ballarat Street - (NEW) Close to the intersection with Anderson st, towards the Sun Theatre.

With more locations coming soon

A big thank-you to our local parking partners City of Port Phillip, City of Melbourne, City of Maribyrnong, City of Yarra and Moreland City Council.
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Sydney

Sydney

Manly
National Car Park in Manly Town Centre, entry off Central Avenue. Two cars located on the entry level of the car park, half way between entry and exit gates.

Surry Hills
Crown Street – Outside the Clock Hotel, near the corner of Collins Street.
Riley Street (NEW!) - Near the corner with Albion Street, adjacent to the Frog Hollow Reserve.Locations coming soon

We are adding parking locations all the time.

Flexicar rates

At Flexicar we believe in simple, transparent and fair pricing. We hate hidden charges and fees.

To check out Flexicar's low rates just choose from the links below the type of driving you will be doing.

Remember Flexicar covers all of your driving costs. Registration, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, designated parking and petrol are all included in our low rates.

Please select the type of driving you will be doing:

Carsharing for Personal and Business use

It's only $30 to get on board with Flexicar. No hefty security deposit. No monthly membership fees that are just fees for the sake of fees!

We have a range of plans to choose from for both personal and business use.
The hourly and daily rates are cheaper the more pre-paid driving you buy. For example, if you pre-pay for $15 of driving a month, it’s $13.95 and hour or $89 a day. But if you pre-pay $200 of driving, it’s only $9.95 an hour or $65 a day.

All the plan details are online and business rates are even lower.

Need a car overnight? Well between 11pm and 7am we only charge one hour.

And remember Flexicar covers all of your driving costs. Registration, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, designated parking and petrol are all included in our low rates.

Flexicar wants to help as many people as possible experience the freedom and cost savings of not owning your own car.

Flexicar also has regular special offers.

Notes:
- Usage is charged in 30 minute units, with a 1 hour minimum.
- Booking via our website is free and only takes a minute. There is a $3.00 phone booking surcharge.

Carsharing for Business
Flexicar is an affordable, reliable and convenient alternative to taxis, car rental, car pools and even a fleet car.

We have simple, transparent and fair pricing. Unlike some other providers, we don’t have hidden charges, large deposits, per km charges or complicated fee structures.

It's only $50 to get the first driver on board with Flexicar, with subsequent drivers at $30. We have no hefty security deposit and no monthly membership fees that are fees for the sake of fees. There is no ongoing contract commitment – all our plans operate on a month-to-month basis.

Flexicar covers all of your driving costs in your hourly rate. Registration, insurance, maintenance, cleaning, designated parking and petrol are all included.

Below are our great business casual rates. Looking for a better deal? Flexicar can tailor a package especially for your business. Such a package could save your business up to 25% on standard rates.

Please contact us on 1300 36 37 80 and we'll arrange to come and visit you. We'll work through exactly what your business driving needs are, and then develop a tailored package that’s just right for you and your business.

Carsharing Benefits for business

Flexicar is an affordable, reliable and convenient alternative to taxis, car rental or car pools. We offer you various options to make your business run more efficiently.

“HLS staff love our new 2 seat SmartCar called Biggles, and find it an efficient way of getting to sites all around town. It has provided us with an environmentally friendly, low cost transport alternative to a company car, and it means that our staff can continue to walk, ride, bus and tram to and from home!”
Daniel Khong, Associate, HAYBALL LEONARD STENT

"Flexicar has been great for our business and our staff. It provides convenience and flexibility for short trips, that traditional hire companies are unable to provide, and allows our staff to book vehicles at short notice. We have three locations within walking distance of our office, and using Flexicar means our staff have the freedom to catch public transport or ride to work"
Alistair Wenn, Associate, TRACT CONSULTING

Flexicar provides S3G Victoria with an efficient way of hiring vehicles: bookings over the net (i.e. anytime) and convenient locations around Melbourne. Even though the service is essentially faceless, the staff is always happy to take phonecalls and help out with existing and future bookings. We have found that there are plans to suit the casual user to the more regular user like us. The hire rate is all inclusive which includes fuel (petrol station cards are provided to fill-up). Oh, and did we mention the local music provided in each vehicle, which changes monthly?
Enzo Defazio, Director, S3G CONSULTING

And a few other great reasons to consider Flexicar for your business…

Salary package

Why not include a Flexicar membership as a benefit to your staff members, giving your employees an environmentally friendly transport perk. You may be interested to know that if you’ve joined them up as a driver on a Flexicar business account, Flexicar won’t charge a separate membership free for them to register as a personal member. This provides them with their own private account, which is billed separately.

Outsource company cars

Managing a fleet of company cars is expensive and time-consuming. Why not use Flexicar instead of leasing cars. Then we handle all the administration and maintenance. All you need to do is pay a monthly, all-inclusive bill.

In your development

Flexicar can be great for property developers. Your building occupants would benefit from having a Flexicar onsite. Their driving needs would all be covered without the costly expense of owning their own cars. So Flexicar provide your building development with a unique and appealing addition.
Then there’s our generous discount offers from fantastic local businesses, through our Friends of Flexicar program. From clothing to music, restaurants to yoga classes, our members get discounts on everything.

And each month we email out a newsletter to all our members, with special offers, competitions and events. We even have our own agony aunt who can answer all your car questions. (Although she’s not too helpful on relationship problems.)

Our CD of the Month means you get to listen to a different CD each month. We buy new CDs from local artists every month to put in all our cars. At the end of the month, if you decide you love it, you can take it home. Free. That’s if you can convince the cars to give them up! Rocky is particularly partial to contemporary jazz.

So we’re not just about driving great, cheap, energy-efficient, new cars. We are also really keen for all of our members to enjoy being members, and to get as much out of their memberships off the road, as on the road.

Our history

Flexicar was founded as “Flo Carshare” in 2004. We started the business with the belief that Australia’s inner city residents needed a sustainable, affordable alternative to car ownership.

In October 2006 we changed our name to Flexicar. We aim to provide local residents and businesses with driving freedom and flexibility. The Flexicar service is now available around corner, around the clock.

The business is a private company, owned by the founders, staff and a group of local investors.

Our team

Flexicar is run by an experienced and passionate team of committed individuals.

Important to the company’s success, the staff all reflect the values and lifestyles of the Flexicar members: none of the staff members own a car, all have active lifestyles, each are committed to the environment and their communities, all live in inner-city Melbourne and they are all in their late twenties/early thirties.

Flexicar is also led by a board of investors and partners.

Monique Conheady
Peter Hoban
Ruth Luscombe
Greg Giraud
Kimberly Palmer

Carsharing overseas

Carsharing is a fast-growing international trend. We believe it’s the way of the future.

With rapidly increasing petrol prices, the need to reduce greenhouse emissions, and crippling congestion, carsharing makes financial and environmental sense.

Carsharing started in Europe in the 1980’s. It’s spread through 600 cities across Europe, North America and Asia, and now with Flexicar, it’s here.

You can read more about international carsharing on the Carsharing Network and the World CarShare Consortium.

Or check out some US, UK and Canadian carsharing companies; Zipcar, Streetcar, City Car Club or AutoShare.

Keen to join the 500,000 people around the world who have embraced the freedom and flexibility carsharing brings?

Join Flexicar today. Phone 1300 36 37 80 for more information

More information:

Is available on the Flexicar website
http://www.flexicar.com.au

See our link on the following pages:

Moving to Melbourne (logo)
Moving to Sydney (text)

Links on this Flexicar Profile page

BP Global Choice
http://www.bp.com/subsection.do?categoryId=9012553&contentId=7024333

BP Ultimate
http://www.bp.com/subsection.do?categoryId=4005828&contentId=7010969

Flexicar
http://www.flexicar.com.au

Flexicar Business Rates
http://www.flexicar.com.au/modules/whyflexicar/index.php?cat_id=3

Flexicar Join
https://www.flexicar.com.au/members/registration/

Flexicar Locations
http://www.flexicar.com.au/modules/locationflexicar/index.php?cat_id=2

Flexicar Member
http://www.flexicar.com.au/modules/flexicarmember/index.php?cat_id=1

Honda Civic Hybrid
http://civichybrid.honda.com.au

Honda Jazz
http://jazz.honda.com.au

RACV Figures
http://www.racv.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/racv/Internet/Primary/my+car/advice+_+information/vehicle+operating+costs/
Smarts
http://www.smartaustralia.com.au

Subaru Foresters
http://www.subaru.com.au/models/forester/

Toyota Corolla
http://www.toyota.com.au/corolla

Last update: 1st September 2009