Zipcar is a membership-based car sharing company providing automobile reservations to its members billable by the hour, or day. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. University of Central Florida members pay a $35 annual fee. Gas, insurance, reserved parking spots, up to 180 miles of driving per day and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for as long as four days. At present there are five vehicles on campus (three located at parking lot B9 across from the Recreation & Wellness Center and two located at parking lot H4 across from the Visual Arts building).
Rates:
Ford Vehicles
Monday – Friday $7.50 per hour
Saturday – Sunday $8.50 per hour
Monday – Thursday $69.00 per day
Friday – Sunday $77.00 per day
Other Vehicles
Monday – Friday $8.50 per hour
Saturday – Sunday $9.50 per hour
Monday – Thursday $69.00 per day
Friday – Sunday $77.00 per day
Why car sharing at UCF?
- Helps to preserve the environment by reducing traffic congestion (every Zipcar reserved helps keep 15 vehicles off the road and help reduce carbon dioxide)
- Provides economical, easy, convenient, and safe alternative transportation for our students, faculty and staff
- Promotes ridesharing and saves money on gasoline
- Reduces wear and tear on your personal vehicle
- Quality of life is enhanced through the solution of alternative transportation that Zipcar provides
Learn more about this service at: http://www.zipcar.com/ucf/
