Note: Zipcar replaces the old Flexcar program. If you were a Flexcar member, access the new service by becoming a Zipcar member.

Students, faculty, and staff: If you bike, hike, rideshare, or take public transportation to UCSD but sometimes need access to a car, use a Zipcar to get around. The average $9 hourly rate includes gas and insurance.

Setting up and using Zipcar

1. Sign up for a Zipcar membership to set up your account.
2. Reserve a Zipcar online or by phone. You'll drive one of more than 10 fuel-efficient cars conveniently parked on campus and the Hillcrest Medical Center.
3. Drive. Use your Zipcard to unlock your Zipcar. Drive to your destination, then return the Zipcar to its original location.

Zipcar costs

• Use your personal credit card to pay the $35 annual membership fee. You'll get $35 credited to your new Zipcar account.
• Registered UCSD Commute Solutions members pay no annual fee and get $122 in special rate credits.
• Rates start at $9 per hour and go up to $66 per day, depending on rate plan and vehicle selected. Rates include:
  • Gas
  • Insurance
  • Maintenance
  • Reserved parking space
  • 180 free miles per trip
  • Roadside assistance
  • 24-hour customer service

Tell us how we're doing. If you have ideas for improving Transportation & Parking Services, please e-mail TellTPS@ucsd.edu.

Questions? See Transportation and Parking Contacts or contact Zipcar, (866) 4ZIPCAR (494-7227).