How do zip cars work and where can my son get one? He has to drive up to Santa Barbara for a club tournament
Zipcar offers an on-demand, self-service car-sharing program specifically designed for students aged 18 and older with a valid driver's license. Your son can easily access this service to drive to Santa Barbara for his club tournament.
How Zipcar Works
- Join Online: He can apply for membership using his university-issued email, with most approvals being instant.
- Reserve a Car: After becoming a member, he can reserve a vehicle by the hour or day through the Zipcar app or website.
- Pick Up & Unlock: Cars are parked in designated spots on campus, and he can unlock them using his Zipcard or the app.
- Drive: The rental includes gas and insurance, along with 180 miles per day.
- Return: The vehicle must be returned to the same location from which it was picked up.
Your son can find Zipcars at various locations around campus, including:
- Roebling and Levering avenues
- Midvale and Rochester avenues
- Strathmore Drive and Landfair Avenue
- 225 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024