Zipcar - Car Sharing

California State University East Bay's Enterprise Operations Department and Associated Students Inc. have partnered together to bring Zipcar to the Hayward campus. Zipcar, the world's largest 24/7 car-sharing service, will provide CSUEB students, faculty and staff with a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around whether it's running errands, driving to the City or taking a road trip.

Number of Vehicles and Locations on Campus

There are a total of six Zipcars on campus. Two of them are housed at Pioneer Heights (on campus housing) off Harder Road. The vehicles will be parked on the main street to Pioneer Heights directly in front of Lassen Hall. Two Zipcars are housed in Lot D, which is located off Harder Road next to the Recreation and Wellness Center. The final two Zipcars are located at University Village apartment's right across from Carlos Bee Blvd. 

Cost

Rates starts as low $7.50 per hour.

Reserving a Car

To reserve a car, you must be 18 years or older, meet eligibility requirements and join Zipcar using a debit or credit card to pay the annual membership fee of $25 (the first year is $15 thanks to Zipcar's partnership with Ford). Members age 18 to 20 can only reserve;Zipcars assigned nationwide; members 21 years and older will also have access to Zipcars network of more than 12,000 vehicles worldwide.

All memberships, reservations and payments are administered and managed by Zipcar.

Students

Why bring a car to campus when you have access to Zipcar? Sign up for $15 and get $25 in driving credit toward reservations in your first month. Once membership is confirmed, a Zipcar membership card, also known as a "Zipcard",is mailed to the credit or debit card billing address. Users 21 years and older may reserve and drive anywhere there is a Zipcar. Drivers younger than 21 years are encouraged to review this important insurance information.

Visit Zipcar to join as a student.

Staff/Faculty

If you use Zipcar for personal reasons, join with a personal credit or debit card.The initial $15 annual membership comes with $25 in driving credit to be applied as a credit toward reservations in your first month. Once membership is confirmed, you'll receive a Zipcard in the mail.

Visit Zipcar to join as a staff.

International Staff Students

International staff and students are welcome to join Zipcar, even if your driver's license was issued outside the US or Canada. Visit Zipcar for International Staff/Students for more information.

Departments

Enterprise Operations is currently working with University Procurement to allow departments to use Zipcars on official business with their procurement credit card. We will notify the campus of any updates.