Iowa State University

find freedom with cars on
campus by the hour or day.

(gas and insurance included!)

What is Zipcar?

Glad you asked. It's a smarter way to get around the campus.

Former Enterprise Carshare members click here for a special offer.

Drive cars by the hour or day. Gas & insurance included.
In neighborhoods, cities and airports across the globe.
Save hundreds over car ownership.
Choose from sedans, hybrids, vans and more.
Take select flexible vehicles one-way or round trip.

how it works

join

Apply online. Once approved, we'll send you a Zipcard to access vehicles worldwide.

reserve

Book a Zipcar for as little as 1 hour or as long as 7 days.

tap

Hold your Zipcard to the car's windshield to unlock. Voila! It's all yours.

drive

Hit the road. When you're done, park the car in its reserved spot and use your Zipcard or the app to lock up.

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Find us located right on and near campus, cities and airports across the globe.

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What It Costs

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Students join for $15 (save $10 thanks to Ford)
Former Enterprise Carshare members click here.

All students 18+ are welcomed, including drivers with international licenses.

I'm an Iowa State University faculty or staff member and I'd like to use Zipcar for personal driving.

I'm not affiliated with Iowa State University, but still want to use Zipcar.

I'm an Iowa State University Alumni.

I'm a former Enterprise CarShare Member (former member number required)

what's included

miles

Travel far and wide,
for road trips, away games,
visits home, and more.

gas

Fill up using the
gas card that's inside the car.
We'll get the bill.

insurance

If you're a Zipcar member,
you're covered. (So you can drive safe
and rest easy.)

where can i go

There's a lot to do around Iowa State University. Here are just a few ideas.

Shopping
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Hy-Vee

I like this HyVee. Friendly staff. Clean. Family friendly. I've gotten many groceries in here over the years. Plenty of parking. Prices are ok. Yesterday I...more
Kohl's

Everything is pretty much always on sale. This location isn't much different than any of the rest. They do seem to always have what I like on stock (whether...more
Walmart Supercenter

Your typical Walmart supercenter located on the south east side of Ankeny on the busy intersection of Delaware and Oralabor For me very quick in and out...more
C and S Brew Supply

Great addition to Ankeny. This is a family-run joint and everyone is super knowledgeable and friendly. They have a small, but impressive selection of...more
Modern Dress

I cannot say how much I love Modern Dress enough. Ashley, the owner, was SUCH a sweetheart. She was so patient with me and my girls and getting everyone...more

Orangetheory Fitness Ankeny

I have always loved coached fitness classes so the OrangeTheory concept easily met that need of mine. If you are not familiar with the program, OrangeTheory...more
Central Iowa Impact

This is a fantastic gun/rifle range. The facilities are modern and safe: great ventilation, well lit and there are stations all over the place to remove...more
Tournament Club of Iowa

This is a pro course. Played 18 holes with my brother and Dad over the weekend. Best course have ever played! The grass on fareways were cut shorter and in...more
Ankeny Miracle Park

This is our favorite park in Ankeny for the kiddo. It is a huge park with tons of play areas for kids. It has a bunch of slides, swings, and climbing...more
Inis Grove Park

Inis Grove Park is a great public park in north Ames. This park has basketball and tennis courts along with huge fields to play and many walking areas. The...more

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Thanks Jaime, great service and wonderful food. Can't say enough about the frozen margarita.more
Mr. Burrito

Just picture a local Chipotle...but infinitely better. This small family-owned business is the real deal. My boyfriend is an alumni of Iowa State, and swore...more
Cafe Diem

When I was wanting to try a new cafe, I found this lovely spot (thanks to Yelp ). It is a charming little cafe serving up coffee drinks, muffins, and a...more
Siam Table

I don't think Ankeny is known to have many diverse food in the area so seeing a Thai restaurant here in town makes me feel a little reluctant. I'm glad I'm...more
Arcadia Cafe

I was visiting Iowa State this weekend and was absolutely blown away by Arcadia Cafe. Their service was amazing, the food was top notch, and the atmosphere...more