Carshare (Zipcar)

Zipcar makes is easier to live without a car

Need to run errands, grab groceries or leave campus for a long weekend? Borrow a Zipcar! Zipcar is a self-service, on-demand car sharing option.

Memberships include: 

  • 24/7 access to Zipcars 
  • Free gas for all trips
  • Secondary insurance 
  • Maintenance, and 24/7 roadside assistance 
  • 180 miles per day ($0.58 per mile after that) 

Students, faculty and staff can join Zipcar for just $25 per year—that's $45 off a standard membership. You must be at least 18 years old to qualify. 

How Zipcar Works

Sign up for Zipcar at UMD

USING ZIPCAR AT UMD

**Vehicles will return to campus starting July 5, 2021 

Find a Zipcar in these campus locations:

  • Two spaces in Mowatt Visitor Lot near South Campus Commons
  • Two spaces by Cole Field House 
  • Four spaces in Regents Drive Garage

During your trip, Zipcars may be parked in any ungated parking lot that starts with a letter or number. Vehicles must be returned to its original location before its reservation ends to avoid penalties.