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Cars on campus for
whatever, whenever.

Find out if your school zips—and join!

Zipcar for students

A smarter way to get around the campus.

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  • Self-service access to cars 24/7
  • Low hourly and daily rates include gas and insurance
  • Reserve online or using your mobile device – in seconds
  • Cars located right on campus
  • Good for the environment
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how it works

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join

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

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reserve

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

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tap

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

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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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students with drive

Mentoring kids, helping Habitat for Humanity, volunteering in nursing homes. Across the country, student organizations Go Further on and off their campuses. Is your student group one of them?

Students with Drive is your chance to show Ford and Zipcar your community-changing story (and win some $$$). Get in on it.

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university benefits

Zipcar goes to college.

  • Reduces demand for on-campus parking; alleviates congestion
  • A sustainable alternative transportation solution that reduces your carbon footprint
  • Turnkey program includes everything you need, even gas and insurance
  • Flexible programs for faculty and staff
  • Simple online application and approval process
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university case studies

Some of the world's most notable colleges and universities are using Zipcar.

we love transportation challenges

Zipcar has been providing universities with a turnkey solution to on-demand vehicles for students, faculty, and staff since 2000. Fewer cars on campus, improved sustainability, and convenient wheels between classes are a win-win-win.

Watch our videos to see how Zipcar works on campuses.

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    Texas A&M

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    UTexas Austin

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