re: Airbnb & Uber for Business Travel

We have Uber in DC & I love it. You download the app and enter your credit card info so whether you're using uber taxi, black car, or SUV you never have to worry about cash. You drop a pin on a map at your location for an uber car to pick you up. It tells you how many minutes away your ride is, and you can even track the car on the interactive map. You are required to rate the driver post-trip, but I've heard that if drivers fall below 4 stars they are fired, so you will rarely see someone trying to dirt bag you with a bad route or shitty service because their employment is contingent on good reviews.


I used airbnb over Labor Day weekend in San Francisco and had a wonderful experience. We rented a second bedroom from a free lance translator who cooked us breakfast every morning and gave us great local restaurant recommendations. Using it for 2 nights on our honeymoon and renting an entire apartment in Auckland. I would definitely recommend it, just read the reviews carefully before booking.