Apply either as a casual or full member by clicking the buttons below.
How much does it cost to rent a car with us?
(Psst – It’s free to sign up for the holidays, check out our giveaway!)
To book and drive a Kootenay Carshare vehicle for yourself there are two options:
Full Member
Long-term vision,
Community values,
Buy in bulk
- $35 Application fee (waived for the holidays!)
- $500 Refundable membership share (payment plans available)
- $6 Monthly membership
- Voting rights at the KCC Annual General Meetings
- Our lowest booking rates (below)
Casual Member
Curiosity,
Freedom,
Convenience
- $35 Application fee (waived for the holidays!)
- Credit card authorization required for application
- $10 monthly membership (only on months that you book a vehicle)
- No voting rights at our AGMs, but we welcome you anyway!
- Regular booking rates (below)
USAGE RATES
| Vehicle Type | Distance Fees (Full Member) | Hourly Fees (Full Members) | Distance Fees (Casual Driver) | Hourly Fees (Casual Driver) | Daily ICBC Insurance fees (*Air Carshare Only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Vehicle | $0.39/km | $3.40/hour for the first 8 hours; $1.23/hour for each hour after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.51/km | $3.54/hour | $10-15/day |
| Mid-Size Vehicle | $0.44/km | $3.52/hour for the first 8 hours; $1.37 for each hour after 8 hours or between 8pm and 7am | $0.54/km | $4.14/hour | $10-15/day |
| Large Vehicle | $0.57/km | $5.08/hour for the first 8 hours, $1.88/hour for each hour after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.64/km | $5.91/hour | $10-15/day |
| Electric Vehicle | $0.13/km | $5.40/hour | $0.15/km | $7.71/hour | $10-15/day |
| Electric Vehicle (Kaslo) | $0.13/km | $6.48/hour for the first 12 hours; $2.70/hour for each hour after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.16/km | $6.75/hour | $10-15/day |
We’ve waived our $35 sign-up fee as a holiday gift to new members 🎁
And if you complete your application on or before December 15th, you’ll be entered into a draw for $75 of free driving credit.
Apply now before you miss this opportunity!
Full membership requires a $500 refundable share purchase. We offer payment plans as we understand this can be an intimidating up-front cost. Why would someone want to pay that much?
Member co-ops are a model in which each member owns a part of the organization. Essentially, as a full member you pay for a refundable share (if you leave the co-op, we buy your $500 share back) and you get the benefits of being a member with voting rights and lower cost per use. Full members pay a reduced monthly fee of $6 per month. Usage rates for car bookings are also significantly lower (see table).
TL;DR: Pay more up front if you believe in the co-op structure and see yourself booking cars often or frequently.
Casual membership is an alternative option for folks who aren’t ready to commit to purchasing a share. They pay a slightly higher monthly fee ($10), but only for the months they book and drive one of our cars. So you can sign up and not book a car for months, and you will never be charged a monthly fee. Casual members pay slightly higher usage fees than full members do (see table).
TL;DR: Pay less and try out the Kootenay Carshare Co-op at no financial risk. Best for people who are curious, passing through town, or only need a vehicle once in a while.
You could compare a full membership to shopping at Costco and buying in bulk, while the casual membership is like going to a regular grocery store only when you need an item or two.