Earlier this year, my roommate and I rented a car as a result of a special through Thrillist, drove to Queens and shopped in a grocery store that had more than 10 aisles and chicken didn’t cost 8 bucks a pound.  It was glorious.

While I’d love to do this again, to me it’s not worth it unless there is a special.  Enter Connect by Hertz.  Connect by Hertz is a pay as you go membership club.  Regardless if you are a current or new member, this month, Smart Car rates are only $2 an hour and include unlimited mileage.  There is no special promo code to get this deal.

Connect by Hertz offers three membership types -

• Connect Membership: $50 annual fee. Regular rates start at $10 per hour or $70 per day. Smart Car rates are $2 per hour or $48 a day for the month of March.
• Connect 50 Membership: $50 monthly fee, no annual fee.  Regular rates start at $9 per hour or $63 per day. Smart Car rates are $2 per hour or $48 a day for the month of March.
• Connect 125 Membership: $125 monthly fee, no annual fee.  Regular rates start at $8.50 per hour or $59.50 per day. Smart Car rates are $2 per hour or $48 a day for the month of March.

Before signing up for a membership, check if your building or employer offers a discount.  My building for example, waives the membership fee.  To find a garage near you, click here.  Just remember, Smart Cars aren’t huge, so a trip to Ikea may be out of the question..