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 until 2025 🎁
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
- 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 (billed 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 Member) | Distance Fees (Casual Member) | Hourly Fees (Casual Member) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Vehicle | $0.39/km | $3.40/hr for first 8 hrs; $1.23/hr after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.51/km | $3.54/hr |
| Mid-Size Vehicle | $0.44/km | $3.52/hr for first 8 hrs; $1.37/hr after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.54/km | $4.14/hr |
| Large Vehicle | $0.57/km | $5.08/hr for first 8 hrs, $1.88/hr after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.64/km | $5.91/hr |
| Electric Vehicle | $0.13/km | $5.40/hr | $0.15/km | $7.71/hr |
| Electric Vehicle (Kaslo) | $0.13/km | $6.48/hr for first 12 hrs; $2.70/hr after or between 8pm and 7am | $0.16/km | $6.75/hr |
We’ve waived our $35 sign-up fee as a holiday gift to new members 🎁
Apply now before you miss this opportunity!
Nitty-gritty details on membership types:
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. Members buy a refundable share (if you leave the co-op, we buy your $500 share back) and get the benefits of being a part-owner, having voting rights at our AGMs, and reduced rates. Full members pay a monthly fee of $6 per month. Vehicle usage rates are also lower, especially when usage exceeds 8 hours and/or takes place between 8pm and 7am (see table above).
TL;DR: Invest in our non-profit community co-op and gain access to voting rights and reduced rates. Best for people who want to elevate the organization and plan to book vehicles at least once a month.
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. Usage rates for casual members are slightly higher than they are for full members (see table above). There is no lowered rate for booking a vehicle more than 8 hours or between 8pm and 7am.
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.