Zipcar Santa Cruz Program Details

Eleven vehicles are currently available and the program will expand based on demand. Nine vehicles are located on-campus; two at College 8, two at Heller/McLaughlin, two at College 9/10, and three at OPERS East Field House Parking Lot 103. Two vehicles are located off campus at University Town Center at Cathcart and Cedar Streets in downtown Santa Cruz.

Some of the program details specific to the Zipcar Santa Cruz Program include:

• All UCSC students 18 years of age or older are eligible to apply.

• Staff, Faculty and Santa Cruz residents (21 years of age and older) are also eligible to join Zipcar. Membership will be approved by Zipcar based on your driving record.

• Zipcar offers safe, convenient, reliable, on-demand vehicle access

• Zipcar offers hourly and daily rates with self-service access 24/7

• Web based reservation system or automated phone system

• Vehicle choices include: Toyota Prius, Honda Element or Toyota Matrix

• Prices range from $8 - $10 per hour, depending on the vehicle – includes gas, mileage insurance, roadside assistance, and reserved parking.

• Mileage is limited to 180 miles per day per reservation; additional fees accrue for additional mileage.

• During your reservation, you may temporarily park a Zipcar in any legal “A” parking space on the UCSC campus, but Zipcar vehicles must be returned to their designated parking space at the end of your reservation or you will be charged a late fee by Zipcar.

• Insurance coverage is included in the use fee. No supplementary parental/personal insurance is required.

• Zipcar can now be used for short-term UC business-related trips. Only staff approved for membership by Zipcar may drive Zipcars.

• Santa Cruz Community residents 21 years of age and older can also join Zipcar.

• Further share your Zipcar trip with the use of the Zimride, the new online ridematching application (please note that only approved Zipcar members may actually drive a Zipcar vehicle).