City Car Club pay-as-you-go cars

The University is a corporate member of City Car Club, a car club which provides pay-as-you-go cars. Two of their cars are parked on campus (behind Security) for the use of University staff and students. More cars are available across Leeds and other major cities throughout the UK.

All prices are subject to change by City Car Club and you must check the company's website for current charges.

Who can use the Car Club?

Most people with limited endorsements/claims who are over 19 years old can become a member of City Car Club. The University has a corporate scheme which University staff can use for work purposes. Staff who use City Car Club for work can also register to use it privately, too. Furthermore everybody, staff and students alike, can use City Car Club solely in a personal capacity. Only staff who need a car for business can take advantage of the corporate scheme. See below for details relating to each type of membership.

How do registrations and bookings work?

Both registration and bookings can be made via City Car Club website or over the phone on 0845 330 1234. When applying for membership your driving records will be checked through the DVLA so please allow 2 days between applying and first time use. For corporate use, you will need your university email address, payroll number, your department and the name of its finance manager. After your application has been approved, you will receive a City Car Club membership card and can book a car at anytime. Bookings can be made online or over the phone, 6 months or 30 seconds in advance and for a minimum of 30 minutes, then in 15 minute increments thereafter.

City Car Club for University Corporate Use

To sign up to City Car Club for work purposes just ask your faculty finance manager whether you are eligible to join then follow the steps below. Your department/school will be charged a one-off fee of £10 + VAT for any registrations.

What do I need to do?
1. Read this page and look at City Car Club's website.
2. Ask your faculty finance manager whether you are eligible to join the corporate scheme. This is important as this manager has to approve your application later.
3. Register with the corporate scheme at http://www.citycarclub.co.uk or by calling 0845 330 1234. Provide your faculty name and personnel number.
4. Your faculty manager willl be contacted for approval.
5. Once approved, your department/school is charged a one-off fee of £10 + VAT and you will receive a City Car Club membership card.
6. You can now book any of the City Car Club cars around the country for a minimum of half an hour, then in 15 minute increments thereafter, at www.citycarclub.co.uk or by calling 0845 330 1234.
7. All charges for work use are invoiced to your department/school. Rates vary depending on the car you book and the length of booking and are fully inclusive of all costs, from fuel (up to 50 miles) and VAT to insurance and breakdown cover.

• Before booking investigate public transport options.
• Always make sure you are in time to pick the car up and bring it back. You can extend your booking over the on-board computer if you need to. Penalties are charged for latecomers.
• Cancel your booking as soon as you know you won't need to drive anymore.
• Be sensitive to mileage-time relations. Each booking includes 50 miles and each further mile costs 24p. Investigate traditional car hire companies (see central purchasing) for journeys for more than a few hours. Hourly charges start from £4.99 and daily rates from £49.50 including VAT and fuel.

City Car Club for the personal use of University Employees

If you wish to take advantage of City Car Club for personal use the University has negotiated 1 years free membership for University Employees. To claim this offer please quote "ULSTAFF" when joining. There are City Car Club cars located all across the city centre, at the University, in Headingley, Roundhay, Meanwood and Chapel Allerton with new locations regularly being added (view current locations in Leeds).