Car sharing is a convenient short-term vehicle rental service that provides users with on-demand access to vehicles. This flexible transportation option reduces the need for individual car ownership while offering significant cost savings and convenience.

Zipcar

Zipcar is a self-service car share program available to the entire campus community. Zipcar vehicles are available right on campus and can be reserved by the hour or day 24/7. Rental fees include insurance, gas and mileage up to 180 miles per day. Rentals are meant for roundtrips and can be reserved when you need to run errands, attend meetings, visit friends or do anything else you may need to do.

Zipcars can be found in reserved areas in Parking Lot 1, Bannockburn, and the auto courts just outside of Big Springs Parking Structure 1.

Getting Started: You must first register for a membership at Zipcar by using your UCR email account. UCR students and staff benefit from a discounted $25 annual membership fee to participate. You must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license and credit card to join. International licenses are acceptable. Once approved by Zipcar, you will be mailed a membership card to access the vehicle, or you can instantly reserve by using the Zipcar app.

Rates vary depending on the vehicle, so check the Zipcar website to view the current inventory of vehicles and pricing.

Riverside Clean Air Carshare

This program is a city-wide community carsharing rental service available to Riverside residents and visitors.  Members are able to rent a hydrogen car by the hour or day.  There are currently seven stations throughout the City of Riverside with one station located on the UCR campus in Parking Lot 1.

There is a one time $20 application fee.  Driving rates vary and are taxable.  Drivers must be 21 years or older with a valid drivers’ license, clean driving record and a valid credit card.  To join, visit the Riverside Clean Air Carshare website.