Car sharing: a unique and eco-friendly way to get around town
Think of car sharing as a way to own a car without owning a car. Whether you’re in your hometown or on vacation, car sharing is a self-service way to rent a vehicle from a neighbor or local. This flexible car rental model means you can rent a vehicle for an hour, a day, or a week! On top of it all, Getaround car sharing is eco-friendly: It helps keep new cars off the road, all while making car rental flexible and affordable for you.
What are the advantages of car sharing?
The advantages of self-service car rental are many. If you live in a big city, you know public transportation doesn’t always cut it. Maybe you need to run a big errand, get to a part of town that isn’t accessible by public transport, take a day trip into the countryside, or move your new couch from the store to your living room. Car sharing allows you to do the things you want to do, but eliminates the expenses of car ownership: No insurance to pay, no parking fees, no repairs.
And when you’re visiting a city for a few days, you may not need a rental car every day of your trip. The flexibility of car sharing means you can rent a car by the hour or day and adapt the rental to your needs and budget.
Plus, choosing car sharing is like giving the environment a giant hug! This method of alternative car rental significantly reduces the number of cars on the road, which means lower pollution levels everywhere car sharing is used.
What are my options for car sharing with Getaround?
There are two types of car rental options with Getaround car sharing. Choose the one that best fits your needs.
- Getaround Connect is our self-service option for car sharing. All you have to do is:
- Download the Getaround app.
- Browse and book a car rental.
- Unlock the car using your smartphone and drive off.
- Meet owner is our in-person option for car sharing. All you have to do is:
- Browse and book your car rental.
- Set a time to meet the car owner. They will check your documents and hand you the keys.
Discover the full guide to renting on Getaround. It’s easy, we promise! And did you hear? Your trips on Getaround are covered by insurance and 24/7 customer support.
I’m convinced! How does Getaround Connect work?
Self-service cars are available for rental 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the Getaround app. Getaround Connect rental is as easy as one, two, three!
- Before the trip: Book a Getaround Connect and verify your profile by adding photos of your license and ID.
- During the trip: Unlock the car with the Getaround app on your smartphone and enjoy the drive! Manage your entire trip, including miles and insurance plans, on the app.
- After the trip: Return the car via the app, leave the keys inside the car, and lock it with your phone.
