Hosts

Our success guide for new Getaround owners

Learn helpful tips and advice to maximize your earnings and enhance your car sharing experience! Make your listing stand out Upload quality photos The easiest way to capture the attention of potential guests is to take good photos of your car. We've highlighted a few of our favorite photography tips

Announcements Featured

An Exciting New Chapter: Welcoming HyreCar to Getaround Community

I am thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you. Last week, we announced our acquisition of substantially all of the assets of HyreCar, the premier carsharing marketplace for ridesharing, food, and package delivery. This is a significant milestone for us at Getaround and sets the stage for

Travel

Our 2023 guide to the best summer food and music festivals near you

From hyper-local culinary adventures to the biggest acts in music, there’s plenty of summertime fun to be had in your city.

Product

Product Update: Getaround TrustScore

Our new AI model is intended to improve the safety of our carsharing marketplace while reducing insurance and claims costs by up to 50%.

Carsharing

Reaffirming our commitment to an open marketplace

At Getaround, we want to make it easier for people to share their cars, not harder.

Carsharing

Benefits of joining the sharing economy

When collaborative consumption is done right, everybody wins.

Carsharing

Watch: Getaround featured on Crackle's 'Going From Broke' with Ashton Kutcher

Plus: Getaround CEO Sam Zaid discusses carsharing and entrepreneurship with Desiree in Atlanta

Guests

When traditional car renting puts date night in danger

James bounces his toe nervously on the drab office carpet. The line hasn’t moved for probably ten minutes, and no one behind the counter at Big Car Rental seems to be in much of a hurry. “Excuse me,” James asks the woman in front of him. “How long were

Hosts

Hosts: Car won’t start? Try this before going to the mechanic

Most cars shared on Getaround take advantage of our Enhanced Security features. When Enhanced Security is on, the Getaround Connect® prevents the car from starting unless it is unlocked using the Getaround Connect® Key in the Getaround app.

Announcements

Charting a Leaner Path to Profitability

Team, we’ve had a lot to celebrate recently and I’ve truly been inspired by what we achieved in 2022, despite an extremely challenging market backdrop. When I rejoined as CEO a year ago, I felt so much change was needed and I wasn’t sure we could do

Hosts

Seven savvy reasons to share your car on Getaround

Check out our list of reasons why carsharing with Getaround is an appealing option for many car owners.

Travel

Safe driving tips for winter weather conditions

Don't lose your cool when winter weather makes road conditions less than ideal. Get a grip with these winter driving tips that will help you Getaround safely all winter long. Top Traction Tips * Never use cruise control on slippery roads. * Accelerate and decelerate slowly for the best traction, and never

Guests

How carsharing helped Shrein meet her newest family member

When Shrein Bahrami needed to be with family for the birth of her nephew, she relied on carsharing with Getaround.

Carsharing Featured

Reflecting on a year of progress

How is it that we’re already saying adieu to 2022, and preparing for a brand new year? It’s been a banner year at Getaround, where we continue to listen, learn, and improve our product for our valued guests and hosts. We’re proud of our accomplishments, grateful for

Hosts

A host's perspective: NYSE listing day

Atlanta-based host Alex Witherow shares his experience joining the Getaround team for listing day on the New York Stock Exchange.

Highlights from Getaround’s debut on the New York Stock Exchange

Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and videos from our big day in New York City!

Hosts

Ask a Host: Catonya in College Park, Georgia

In our recurring blog series “Ask a Host,” Getaround community members share their knowledge and experiences sharing cars on the platform. Whether you’re new to hosting or you manage an entire fleet of shared vehicles, we think these tips and tricks will give you an edge in your business.

Announcements Featured

Our journey from small startup to publicly traded on the NYSE

This week, we’re completing our journey to going public by officially listing on the New York Stock Exchange (under the ticker: GETR). Our listing day on Wall Street represents the culmination of years of hustle and dedication from our Getaround team, strengthened by our community of hosts, guests, and

Carsharing

Sharing cars and opening doors

There’s no question that today’s sharing economy has proven to be a disrupter to the traditional business-to-consumer economy. But what is driving the changes, and are they here to stay?

Hosts

Winter car care tips from easy to expert

To help you avoid getting iced out of your cold weather travel plans, we’ve compiled some crucial car maintenance tips ranging from easy to expert to keep your ride road-ready all winter long, no matter how blustery it gets.

Hosts

How hosts can earn repeat bookings from guests

It’s no secret: Hosts who provide clean, comfortable, and friendly experiences for guests are more likely to see repeat bookings and increase their standing in the Getaround community.

Guests

Benefits of living car-free

There are dozens of instances where you might need to use a car: Groceries are heavy, pets need to visit the vet, a weekend trip outside the city, etc. All are valid reasons to drive a vehicle, but do they justify buying one?

Hosts

Maximize your host earnings

The most successful hosts on Getaround have one thing in common: high availability.

Guests

Five tips for a great Getaround trip!

Finding and booking a car near you is easy with Getaround! Now, are you ready for a great trip?

Hosts

Eight easy ways to generate more bookings for your cars

If your availability calendar has more openings than you'd like, consider these eight affordable ways to capture the attention of potential guests in your area.