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Highlights from our New York City kickoff event in Brooklyn Heights

Highlights from our New York City kickoff event in Brooklyn Heights

To celebrate the expansion of carsharing for all in New York City, Getaround hosted a kickoff event last week at Vineapple Cafe in New York City.

Lifelong New Yorker sees immediate success with carsharing side hustle

Lifelong New Yorker sees immediate success with carsharing side hustle

With carsharing now open for all in the Big Apple, new hosts are already booking trips and earning money. Lifelong New Yorker Adolfo Vergara was the first in the city to enroll his personal vehicle on Getaround, and he’s been surprised by the immediate results.

13 milestone moments in American carmaking

13 milestone moments in American carmaking

The automobile has come a long way since the time of four-cylinder engines that topped out at 40 mph. In 2022, a few taps on your phone can unlock a fuel-efficient hybrid that plays your favorite music with no cords involved. It’s sorcery, by comparison.

Ask a host: Alana in Chicago

Ask a host: Alana in Chicago

Introducing our new blog series “Ask a Host,” where experienced Getaround community members share their best tips, stories, and hosting hacks. Whether you share one car on the platform or maintain an entire fleet, we think these bits of info will add value to your business.

Meet Greta, your new Getaround virtual assistant

Meet Greta, your new Getaround virtual assistant

Introducing Greta, your new Getaround virtual assistant! Whether you’re a first-time guest or an experienced host, Greta gets you the right help, faster.

Getaround guest story: Lordale Benosa in NYC

Getaround guest story: Lordale Benosa in NYC

Hours before a Valentine’s Day first date, Lordale Benosa was having car trouble. “I was in a pinch. I didn’t want to make my first impression picking her up in an Uber or Lyft,” he says.

Brown and his Nissan Versa

A tale of three shared cars

Thanks to Getaround, car payments are a thing of the past for this carsharing host in Washington, D.C.

More cars for guests, more money in hosts’ pockets

More cars for guests, more money in hosts’ pockets

We’re helping hosts maximize their earnings through base guarantees, add-ons and bonuses — and they’re helping more guests get on the road.

A woman working as an Uber driver

Book with Getaround, drive with Uber

Even if you don't own a car, you can still make money as an Uber driver — with help from Getaround.

A basketball hanging from a rear-view mirror

Getaround’s Car Bracket

Brackets are sweeping the country this month, as all eyes are on the final sixteen college basketball teams vying for the national title … but it has some of us around here thinking: what car model would win it all at Getaround?

Thumbs-up out the passenger-side window of a car

Repeat guests: the path to host success

How hosts can keep their car quality ratings up and their calendars filled with guest bookings

Alice Ramsey, the first woman to drive across the United States.

Women on the road to making car history

Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by learning about key figures in driving and automotive history

A ‘New Haven’ for a new car-sharing host

A ‘New Haven’ for a new car-sharing host

A first-time host in Connecticut talks with us about his car-sharing experience, exploring multiple income streams, and overcoming obstacles from the COVID-19 pandemic

The intersection of Black history and car history

The intersection of Black history and car history

Taking a closer look at key figures in automotive history, in celebration of Black History Month

Car keys and a document

Shopping for a car-sharing vehicle? Put guest safety at the top of your list.

Hosts can provide the safest and most reliable vehicles for guest bookings by identifying and avoiding those with branded titles

Drive safely this winter

Drive safely this winter

Winter is here and in many parts of the country that means snow, snow, and more snow. Getaround is here with tips for hosts and guests who need to (safely) dash through it

Rethinking income and profit as a car-sharing host

Rethinking income and profit as a car-sharing host

A host in Philadelphia tells us how he thinks about his car sharing business model, and offers some tips for other hosts to consider

Making your list, checking it twice

Making your list, checking it twice

With a busier-than-ever holiday season in full swing, Getaround has car sharing solutions for your growing to-do list.

Finding connection in a contactless world

Finding connection in a contactless world

Getaround Connect® helps hosts commit to their guests’ safety and convenience with the industry’s only mobile-first, proprietary, and integrated hardware-software solution built for car sharing.

A season of thanks

A season of thanks

Guests across the country are telling us what makes them thankful to be a part of our car-sharing family

Jeep Wrangler on Waikiki Beach

Making Oahu driving a breeze

Get to know Getaround Power Hosts Adam and Sheri, learn how they’re helping guests get on the road across the Aloha State

Driving down emissions, doubling down on sustainability

Driving down emissions, doubling down on sustainability

Getaround’s zero-emission pledge is the next step in a longstanding commitment to sustainable mobility for all, through car sharing.

Carsharing … or car “scaring?”

Carsharing … or car “scaring?”

Spooky season is here at last — and all of our favorite ghosts, ghouls and monsters are preparing for their time to shine.

Top tips from our hosts

Top tips from our hosts

What’s the best piece of advice you’d give other hosts on Getaround looking to grow their business? This is precisely what we asked our Host Ambassador Council, and they were happy to share what they’ve learned along the way.

Getaround Reaches One Million Connected Trips in Europe

Getaround Reaches One Million Connected Trips in Europe

We've witnessed the the momentum for connected car sharing continue to grow, even through these unprecedented COVID times due to our contactless technology. In fact, in March 2021, Getaround reached one million connected trips in Europe, an important milestone for Getaround and car sharing globally!