Zipcar is decidely not the same thing as Getaround. It involves a weeks long process of getting verified, getting your key fob in the mail, etc. and then you can only use the specific run down beat up cars that they own. You then have to find some way of getting to their nearest parking lot, and some way of getting back when youre done. The few times Ive used Getaround it was amazing. Just open the app, put in your CC, and unlock a car from your phone.
I have the exact opposite criticism. My experience has been Zipcars tend to be better maintained, and it's great to know that you'll have a parking spot to bring the car back to.
With Getaround, you have to street park. In some areas (esp crowded ones like SOMA / Mission) that can easily add 15-30 minutes to the end of your trip.
