Cars for students.
Peace of mind for parents.

Preparing for college just got a lot easier. Give your student affordable access to a car at school without owning one.
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One membership, tons of benefits

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One membership, tons of benefits

100% digital 
Book & unlock with our app

Save money 
Students save with a discounted membership. Plus, gas is always included. 

Flexible 
Cars available by the hour or day 

18+ students 
Including international students 

Maintenance
Upkeep and 24/7 roadside assistance included

say Zipcar has changed their quality of life.
feel they can be independent with Zipcar.
feel safe when making necessary trips with Zipcar.

How it works

step 1
Join

Apply online with a valid driver's license (must be 18+). Most members are approved within minutes. 

step 2
Book

Once approved, you can browse for cars available near you and book a car by the hour or day with the Zipcar app. 
 

step 3
Drive

Use the app to unlock and lock during your trip. When your reservation ends, return the car to its same spot and end your trip.

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*Average monthly car costs include fuel, maintenance/repair/tire costs, insurance, license/registration/taxes, depreciation, and finance charges. This number was taken from the 2022 AAA Your Driving Costs study and Zipcar Impact Report. View more details here. 

**Zipcar monthly costs are based using a Zipcar reservation average of 20 hours per month.

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