Over the past decade, the way people access cars has evolved dramatically. **Getaround** played a key role in that transformation, proving that car-sharing could be a viable alternative to ownership. With Getaround’s recent announcement to wind down U.S. operations, many of you—who relied on their platform for flexibility and convenience—are now left wondering what’s next.



At **Kyte**, we believe renting a car should be as easy as ordering a pizza – and we recognized that while it has its benefits, peer-to-peer car sharing is still unpredictable with last-minute cancellations, inconsistent vehicle quality, and availability issues. That’s why we took a different path. By owning our fleet and delivering cars right to your door, we ensure every trip is reliable, convenient, and hassle-free.



What does that mean for you? No more searching for a car, wondering if it will actually be there, or if it’ll be in the condition you expect. With Kyte, a car comes to you—clean, fueled, and ready to go. When you’re done, we pick it up. It’s that simple.


For those of you looking for a new way to rent a car in **San Francisco** and the **New York City** region, we’re here and ready to welcome you. Here’s what sets Kyte apart:


**Consistency you can count on**  – Our cars are always available, always clean, and always well-maintained.
**A seamless rental experience** – No hunting for a vehicle. Track your delivery progress on the app as we deliver it to your door (and pick it up when you’re done).
**Flexibility that fits your life** – Whether you need a car for a day, a week, or longer, we’ve got you covered with rentals that adapt to your schedule.



Moments like this push industries forward. They highlight what works, expose what doesn’t, and create space for better solutions to emerge. We’re stepping up to meet this moment, ensuring anyone who relied on Getaround, and now needs a trusted alternative, has an even better option moving forward.



To those joining Kyte for the first time – welcome! We’re excited to keep you moving.



See you out there,



Nikolaus Volk
CEO, Kyte

A New Era Kyte Welcomes Getaround Users.png

The Road Ahead: Kyte Welcomes Getaround Users

_At Kyte, we keep the focus on you. This winter, we’re introducing updates built on personalization, simplicity, and convenience. These improvements make every car rental feel like an adventure—effortless, reliable, and ready for whatever lies ahead, all inspired by your feedback._

2025WinterRelease_Cover (5).png

### Introducing Personalized Offers
Get rewarded with upgrades and more ways to save

## Automatic upgrades
Experience the best of Kyte’s professionally maintained fleet. When possible, we will automatically upgrade your booking to a higher tier car class at no extra cost. 

## Suggested extensions
No need to cut your next adventure short! We will offer extension options during booking when it saves you money on your daily rental price.

### Simplified booking and billing
More intuitive tools to plan and manage your trip
![2025WinterRelease_RefreshedCarSelection_Image (2).png](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2025_Winter_Release_Refreshed_Car_Selection_Image_2_77f73ef38d.png)

## Refreshed vehicle selection
Choosing your car is now even easier. With clear Fleet Standards, 100% transparent fees, and subtotal previews, book with confidence that your vehicle will fit your trip needs.

## Smarter charges and refunds
Your invoice just got shorter. Our updated billing system reduces the number of transactions needed for any trip edits, ensuring our invoices precisely match your banking app and any refunds are processed even faster.

### More convenient ways to book
Flexibility designed around your schedule

## On-demand Self-Pickups
Need a car in a hurry? Now you can reserve a car for Self-Pickup at a Kyte lot just 30 minutes in advance—perfect for those spontaneous plans.

## Expedia Group partnership
Kyte has teamed up with Expedia Group to make our cars available across their travel brands. Book your Kyte rental through one of the world’s leading travel platforms, making it easier than ever to plan your entire trip in one place.

### Until the next Kyte Product Release...
We’re thrilled to bring you these updates, making it easier to save, enjoy, and [book your next Kyte experience](https://kyte.com/)!

Kyte Winter Release 2025

At Kyte, our mission is to unlock the freedom to go places, and we do that by making car rental convenient, accessible and reliable. As we gear up for the summer, we're excited to unveil a series of updates that will make Kyte even easier to use, all based on feedback you’ve shared with us. 

## More flexible pick-up and drop-off 
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of our new self pick-up experience, offering you the option to pick up and return your Kyte at our centrally located lots, within a two hour window. Now, you can take advantage of this option on either leg of your trip. Live in the heart of the city where street parking is hard to find? Worried about getting stuck in traffic on your way home? Get your Kyte delivered to your door and drop it off at our lot at the end of your trip. Or the other way around! 

![2024SummerRelease_Legs.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Legs_3c97091608.webp)

## More convenient payment options
We know entering credit card details for new purchases can be annoying. Our latest update introduces two new payment methods, Apple Pay and Google Pay, letting you complete your booking at the push of a button. 

![2024SummerRelease_Payments.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Payments_511dfe5046.webp)

## Easy trip edits
Whether you’re traveling for fun or for work, plans can change. On your Trip page, tapping on the “Edit” button will guide you through an easy to understand menu where you can perform a wider variety of trip edits, like switching from a delivery to a self pick-up or return. Previously available edits like rescheduling your Kyte delivery or updating your address are also accessible through this unified menu. No need to chat with customer support (unless you want to), now you’re free to do it yourself with just a few taps.

![2024SummerRelease_Edits.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Edits_c4447c8dd9.webp)
On your Trip page, you can now access multiple upgrade options, including insurance packages and vehicle upgrades (when available). If you opted for self pick-up at checkout but would rather skip the hassle, you can still upgrade your trip to have your car delivered right to your door. 

![2024SummerRelease_Upgrades.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Upgrades_d1ca1b2fe0.webp)

## Easy access to expenses
We know the legacy car rental players are notorious for having lengthy invoices and a myriad of hidden fees, so we’ve made your transaction history easy to access and understand. In response to your feedback, we've overhauled our invoicing experience and consolidated all charges related to your trip into one comprehensive invoice. If you’re using Kyte for business, you can now download this unified invoice to quickly expense your trip.

![2024SummerRelease_Invoice.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Invoice_87f27fc56d.webp)

For a more granular view of all the charges and refunds associated with your trip, head to your Trip page. It now contains a more granular view of all the charges and refunds associated with your trip, to give you clarity and peace of mind.

![2024SummerRelease_Charges.webp](https://kyte-cms-media-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/2024_Summer_Release_Charges_c9203bfbef.webp)
With all these new features, now is a great time to [book a Kyte](https://kyte.com/). Stay tuned for more updates in our next Winter Release post!

Kyte Winter Release 2025

The Road Ahead: Kyte Welcomes Getaround Users

Nikolaus Volk · Feb 12, 2025

Kyte Summer Release 2024

Ines Elloumi · Jun 18, 2024