What is better Zipcar or Getaround?


What is better Zipcar or Getaround? In short, Getaround typically provides consumers the best value, with Turo following closely behind. If you prefer gas included, Zipcar may be your best option, but the cost of gas doesn't make up for the difference in cost.


Is Zipcar good for long distance?

Zipcar is only practical for short (less than four hour) rentals booked days in advance. Any longer, and you are better off using a regular car rental. And with shorter notice, and you might find you have to walk a mile or two to get to a car, and they might just have something like a van available.


Why would people use Turo?

Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing platform that allows car owners to rent out their own cars to regular people. Consider it a sort of Airbnb for cars. Given high rental car prices and often limited rental car availability, alternative rental car services like Turo can be a lifesaver.


Who is Turo biggest competitor?

Top 10 Turo competitors
  • Flexcar.
  • HyreCar.
  • Getaround.
  • Sway Mobility.
  • BlaBlaCar.
  • Karshare.
  • Uber.
  • Lyft.


Does Zipcar have competitors?

Zipcar's top competitors include Flexcar, Turo, and Getaround. FlexCar is an automotive leasing company aiming to render car ownership and usage more accessible.


Is Zipcar 180 miles per day?

Most trips in the US come with 180 miles included per 24-hour period, with 20 additional miles for each additional hour (until 180 miles is reached). All additional mileage will be billed at $0.58/mile upon completion of your trip.


Why is Getaround so expensive?

Standard Fees Getaround currently charges a 40% commission on all trips booked, which commission is applied to the initial reservation price and any trip extensions, and which Guests pay directly to Getaround. Each trip extension is processed as a new trip and is billed separately from the initial booking.


What are the disadvantages of Zipcar?

Disadvantages of Zipcar
  • Membership Fees: To use Zipcar, you'll need to pay either an annual or monthly membership fee. ...
  • Reservations Required: Using Zipcar requires some planning. ...
  • Age Restrictions: Those who use Zipcar must be at least 21 years old, or a student of at least 18 at an affiliated university.