Hosts

A collection of 20 posts

Hosts

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Repeat guests: the path to host success

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

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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

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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

Guests

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

Hosts

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

Guests

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.

Hosts

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.

Travel

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

Hosts Featured

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.

Hosts

Announcing: Power Host Program

Our Power Host Program is here. We’ve seen hosts grow and scale with us, committed to this opportunity of running their own business. We want to continue growing in this direction with you to help you succeed in your car sharing business in the easiest way possible.

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Incoming Polar Vortex: Our guide to weathering the storm

With this arctic blast likely affecting most of our markets, we want to remind our community of owners to prioritize safety during this time — the safety of yourselves, your renters, and your car(s).

Product

Product Update: Car Management

We're excited to introduce our revamped car management experience for owners (on desktop)! We have given it a major facelift- including a brand new interface, faster load times, and additional features

Announcements

An open letter to Getaround Owners about consumer choice

Thoughts about owner's carsharing choice, and how we’re planning to help our owners navigate the current landscape.

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How to Choose a Good Lease Car

One advantage of leasing is that you can drive more car for less money. Maybe you’re doing a double-take right now thinking, “Did I read that right?” To understand this little nugget of wisdom, here’s a brief (I promise) explanation of how cars depreciate and why that affects

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5 Ways to Earn Extra Money for Summer Travel

A savvy traveler with more wanderlust than money knows how to find the best deals on airfare and lodging and how to put aside money to pay for those things. Planning a vacation takes thoughtful budgeting. Here are some creative ways to make extra money to help finance your next

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How you can turn your car into a paycheck

Owning a car is expensive. In 2016 AAA reported that the average cost of owning a car [http://newsroom.aaa.com/auto/your-driving-costs/] was over $8000 annually. We created Getaround to help owners like you make the most of your car. By sharing your car, you can turn your depreciating