WHEELS WHEN YOU NEED IT: RENT A ZIPCAR AND TRY CARSHARING!

Need to run errands, grab groceries or go on a road trip for the weekend? Try carsharing! Rent or list carsharing vehicles on-demand, with the cost of gas, insurance and parking included with your trip. Carsharing is a great way to get to where you need to go without the hassle and expense of owning a car.

Carsharing costs are minimal (typically under $15 per hour) compared to the cost of owning a car, which often adds up to over $12,000 a year, or about $1,025 a month, for fuel, registration and fees, parking, insurance, maintenance and depreciation

 

UNIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP FOR ZIPCAR

Zipcar Memberships include: 

  • 24/7 access to Zipcars, including 4 Zipcars at Regents Drive Garage
  • Free gas for all trips
  • Secondary insurance
  • Maintenance and 24/7 roadside assistance
  • 180 miles per day ($0.67 per mile after that)

Students, faculty and staff can join Zipcar for just $0 per year until 11/30/26 (or $25 per year thereafter)—that's $65 off standard membership. You must be at least 18 years old to qualify. Want to join the crew? Become a member here.

SIGN UP FOR ZIPCAR AT UMD

USING ZIPCAR AT UMD

On Campus, Zipcars may be parked in any parking lot that starts with a letter or number. Vehicles must be returned to their original location before your reservation ends to avoid penalties. Explore Zipcar's network map to see all the places you can go!

CARSHARING AROUND OUR REGION

Explore off-campus carsharing services beyond your Zipcar University Membership, including Free2move, Turo, and GetAround for rentals by the minute, hour, day, or month for more flexible travel!

You can also list your own car for carsharing trips or rent from peer-to-peer carsharing companies like GetAround.