What Getaround does

Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that connects private car owners and professional fleet operators with drivers seeking temporary vehicle access on hourly, daily, or weekly terms. The platform operates primarily across six European markets (France, Norway, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Austria) after the company abruptly shut down its US operations on February 12, 2025, citing ongoing lack of liquidity. Headquartered in Paris (Getaround SAS) with a US incorporation in San Francisco, the company serves 1.6 million verified users with approximately 50,000 listed vehicles and has facilitated 5.6 million completed trips. The company was founded in 2009 and employs over 400 people.

The core technology stack is built around Getaround Connect, a proprietary hardware device installed in vehicles that enables keyless, contactless rentals via the iOS and Android mobile apps. The device supports remote lock/unlock, GPS tracking, and automatic fuel/energy and mileage readings used for end-of-trip reconciliation. Identity verification is delivered through Onfido's document and liveness engine, with automated approvals typically completing in under five minutes. The mobile app is rated 4.6/5 from over 100,000 app-store ratings, and France operations carry a 4.7/5 rating across nearly 67,000 reviews.

Getaround monetizes through three primary streams: a marketplace commission on each completed rental, a monthly Connect hardware subscription (€19-€39 or 290kr per vehicle depending on country), and ancillary transaction fees for insurance, roadside assistance, and young-driver surcharges. Insurance coverage is delivered through country-specific partnerships with AXA, Allianz, and If Skadeforsikring, and roadside assistance via ARC Europe and Viking Assistance Group. The 2019 acquisitions of Drivy (€300M) and Nabobil established European market leadership, while the 2023 acquisition of HyreCar's assets added a US gig-economy mobility foothold that was subsequently wound down with the broader US exit.

Name

Getaround

Legal name

Getaround SAS

Website

https://getaround.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Getaround is a European peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace connecting private car owners with drivers seeking hourly, daily, or weekly vehicle access through its mobile app and proprietary keyless Connect hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Peer-to-peer rental commission: Getaround takes a commission on each completed rental transaction between car owners and drivers. The platform charges a service fee percentage from the base rental rate set by owners, with additional fees for insurance, mileage packages, and optional protection plans.
2. Getaround Connect subscription: Monthly subscription fee charged to car owners for the Getaround Connect hardware device. Costs 25€ in France/Belgium, 19€ in Germany/Austria, 39€ in Spain, and 290kr in Norway per month per equipped vehicle.
3. Insurance and roadside assistance: Insurance and roadside assistance fees are added to driver bookings, with pricing varying by country, rental duration, and vehicle age.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Getaround operates a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that connects private and professional vehicle owners with drivers seeking temporary car access. The platform enables hourly and daily rentals through two service models: Getaround Connect, a proprietary smart-device-enabled contactless keyless access system, and traditional Key Exchange for in-person handovers. Insurance, roadside assistance, and identity verification are bundled into the rental experience across European markets.

Product overview

Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace operating primarily in Europe (France, Norway, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Austria, and UK), after shutting down US operations in February 2025. The core offering is the Getaround platform connecting private car owners with drivers seeking temporary vehicle access, delivered through two service models: Getaround Connect (proprietary keyless technology enabling 24/7 contactless rentals) and Key Exchange (traditional in-person handover). The platform is accessed via native iOS and Android mobile apps, supplemented by a web platform. Key supporting services include identity verification via Onfido, comprehensive insurance partnerships (AXA, Allianz, If...), roadside assistance (ARC Europe, Viking Assistance Group), and specialized offerings for electric vehicles, motorhomes, and commercial fleets. The Getaround for Professionals program serves rental agencies and fleet owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Getaround Peer-to-Peer Car Rental Marketplace Digital marketplace connecting private and professional vehicle owners with drivers seeking hourly, daily, or multi-day rentals, with two service models: Getaround Connect (keyless contactless) and Key Exchange (in-person handover).
• Getaround Connect (keyless hardware + subscription) Proprietary smart device installed in owner vehicles that enables drivers to locate, unlock, and lock cars via the smartphone app without meeting the owner; captures GPS, fuel, and mileage data for automatic rental adjustments. Available to owners as a monthly subscription.
• Getaround Mobile App (iOS/Android) Native iOS and Android applications enabling search, booking, identity verification, contactless vehicle access via Getaround Connect, and check-in/check-out inspection workflows; rated 4.6/5 from 100,000+ app store reviews.
• Getaround for Professionals Program for rental agencies, garages, and car dealers to list and manage multiple vehicles on the marketplace with optimized occupancy rates and dedicated support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Owners can earn up to €800 per month by sharing their car
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DrivycoreOthersGetaround acquired Drivy, the biggest car sharing platform in Europe, in April 2019. This acquisition significantly expanded Getaround's European presence and market leadership.
• NabobilcoreOthersGetaround acquired Nabobil, the leading car sharing platform in Norway, in April 2019. This acquisition strengthened Getaround's position in the Norwegian market.
• OnfidocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnfido provides identity verification technology used by Getaround to check identity documents and driving licenses before Getaround Connect rentals. Uses video selfie verification for identity confirmation.
• Facebook Custom Audience (Meta)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook Custom Audience pixel used for advertising personalization and remarketing to reach potential users on Meta platforms.
• Google (AdWords, DoubleClick, Analytics)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle provides advertising personalization (AdWords, Dynamic Remarketing, DoubleClick) and analytics (Google Analytics 4) for marketing optimization and user tracking.
• TikTokminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTikTok Pixel used for advertising personalization and performance tracking on TikTok platform.
• CriteominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCriteo provides retargeting and personalized advertising services for Getaround's digital marketing campaigns.
• AXA PartnerscoreOthersAXA provides insurance coverage for Getaround rentals in France, including comprehensive insurance against third-party liability, vehicle damage, fire, and theft. Also provides deductible reduction options and access to AXA-approved garages for repairs.
• If...coreOthersIf... (If Skadeforsikring) provides insurance coverage for Getaround rentals in Norway, offering comprehensive protection for vehicle damage, theft, and third-party liability.
• AllianzcoreOthersAllianz provides insurance coverage for Getaround rentals in Spain and Belgium, offering comprehensive protection including damage, theft, and third-party liability insurance.
• ARC Europe & Viking Assistance GroupcoreOthersRoadside assistance partners providing 24/7 breakdown coverage across European markets. ARC Europe and Viking Assistance Group handle vehicle towing and transportation to repair facilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Turo: Turo is the largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace in North America and is expanding into Europe and Australia. It is the most direct competitor to Getaround's core marketplace model with a similar P2P rental flow and value proposition for owners and renters.
• SnappCar: SnappCar is a leading European P2P car sharing platform headquartered in the Netherlands and operating across the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium. It directly competes with Getaround in several of Getaround's core European markets with a comparable marketplace model.
• OuiCar: OuiCar is a French P2P car sharing platform and a direct domestic competitor to Getaround in its largest market (France). It operates a similar model of connecting private car owners with renters on hourly and daily terms.
• Hiyacar: Hiyacar is a UK-based peer-to-peer car sharing platform focused on community-based short-term rentals. It competes with Getaround in the UK market on a similar P2P marketplace model targeting private car owners.

Broad incumbents

• Zipcar: Zipcar is a fleet-based car sharing service owned by Avis Budget Group operating across the US, UK, France, Spain, and Turkey. While it uses an owned-fleet rather than P2P model, it competes with Getaround for hourly/daily urban mobility customers in overlapping European cities.
• Share Now: Share Now (formerly car2go and DriveNow) is a free-floating car sharing service from a BMW/Stellantis joint venture operating across major European and North American cities. It overlaps with Getaround on short-term urban mobility demand though it is fleet-based rather than P2P.
• Uber Carshare: Uber Carshare (formerly Uber Rent and built on the acquired Car Next Door platform) is Uber's P2P car sharing offering operating in Australia and expanding globally. It represents a well-capitalized incumbent mobility platform that could enter Getaround's European markets.
• Europcar Mobility Group: Europcar is one of Europe's largest traditional car rental operators with extensive short-term rental and subscription products. It competes with Getaround for European consumer and business renters, particularly for multi-day rentals and at airport locations.

Emerging players

• HyreCar: HyreCar was a US-based peer-to-peer car sharing platform focused on the gig economy (rideshare and delivery drivers). Getaround acquired HyreCar's assets in May 2023, making it a former direct peer now folded into Getaround's operations.
• Kinto Share: Kinto Share is Toyota's European car sharing service operating in several European cities with a fleet-based model. Toyota is also a historical Getaround investor and partner, making Kinto both an adjacent competitor and ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds17 records

Investors42 records

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M&A3 records

Investments

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