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General requirements
- You must be 18 or older to book a trip in the US.
- You must be 21 or older to book a trip in Canada, Germany, the UK, and in all other regions where Turo operates.
- US drivers under the age of 21 aren't eligible to book with Commercial Hosts.
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Seynabou Opgenhoff
ExplainerWhy does Turo say not eligible?
If you've entered a driver's license or phone number that's tied to an account we've removed from Turo, you won't be able to book or list a car. Our decision to deny access because of information linked to a removed account is final.
Jhoanna Grabs
ExplainerDo you need credit card for Turo?
Turo accepts most major credit cards, Visa- and Mastercard-authorized debit cards, and some mobile payment methods.
Kaitlyn Bruce
ExplainerDo you need insurance for Turo?
Turo does not require you to have your own personal insurance coverage in order to book a car on our platform. Turo offers one plan with primary physical damage protection, so you have no out-of-pocket exposure.
Minervina Motera
ExplainerDoes Turo check your license?
You must verify every guest's license before a trip to ensure they're the same person Turo has verified and that they have their license with them. Turo typically accepts permanent licenses only; however, we do accept certain temporary licenses from specific US states.
Hilde Cavia
ExplainerHow long does it take to get approved for Turo?
In most cases, the driver eligibility check takes seconds, so you'll be ready to hit the road in a few short minutes, provided we can verify all of your information.
Acaymo Waldheim
ExplainerHow much is the security deposit for Turo?
US guests chosen by our security system pay a deposit of up to $250. Once the system charges you a security deposit, it'll charge you a deposit on all future trips. The Turo system processes the deposit as a separate transaction.
Antonia Moerser
ExplainerDoes Turo check credit score?
The score is determined by a credit reporting agency, which uses some elements of your credit report to come up with the score. An auto insurance score is not the same as a credit score. If we deny you access to Turo because of your auto insurance score, we'll notify you via email.
Tawanna Herreras
ExplainerCan you drive Turo cars out of state?
Using a vehicle booked through Turo: to tow or push anything. other than on paved roads (whether "off-roading," driving on unimproved roads or parking areas,” or otherwise). in any race, test, or competition.
Pa Boeschges
ExplainerWhat fees does Turo charge?
If you're between the ages of 18-24, we'll charge you a Young driver fee. If you're age 25 and booking a vehicle in the US, we'll also charge you this fee. This fee is a percentage of the trip price or up to $15 per day. The percentage you're charged depends on your age.
Maiane Lekaroz
Explainer
Sheriffo Erdbrugger
ExplainerHow does Turo delivery work?
You can add delivery to a trip at any time. If you choose delivery when you book your trip, we'll charge you for it as part of your total trip cost. The delivery fee covers the cost of both drop off and pickup. You must pay for delivery via the Turo app or website.
Estelia Jarratt
ExplainerWhat cars qualify for Turo?
You'll be required to:
- Have valid car insurance.
- Enter the vehicle license plate number.
- Enter the vehicle make, model, and year.
- Enter the Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Upload at least one photo of your car.
- Write a detailed description of your vehicle.
Rozaliya Lomas
ExplainerDoes Turo have hidden fees?
*Turo charges a 3% processing fee for mileage, fuel, ticket, cleaning, and tolls requests processed through the Reimbursement tool. Hosts who decline Turo's protection and provide their own commercial insurance receive 90%. ‡Commercial Hosts do not receive coverage or assistance from Turo.
Alcantara Margenat
ExplainerWhat are the eligibility requirements for Turo?
Guests must be at least 21 and meet our basic eligibility requirements to book a car. In the United Kingdom, guests must be at least 21 and no older than 76. Hosts in the United States, Canada, and Germany must be at least 21 to list a car. In the United Kingdom, hosts must be at least 25.
Rachida Ridle
ExplainerDoes Turo charge upfront?
Roadside assistance is available 24/7 for guests driving a vehicle covered by a Turo protection plan; however, depending on your plan, you may be charged. Turo will pay for the dispatch fee and there is no charge for tows shorter than 15 miles in the US.
Albeiro Bavilin
ExplainerCan Turo be trusted?
That's right, when you're not using your vehicle, you can rent it out to other Turo members. Read below for my Turo review. Founded in 2009, Turo is a car rental marketplace where you can rent any car you want, wherever you want it, and when you want it.
Anne Escanio
ExplainerHow much can you make on getaround?
Getaround claims that some owners make up to $10,000 per year, or around $800/month.
Wilberto Musso
ExplainerIs chime a prepaid card?
Chime does not offer a prepaid debit card, however, Chime is a full-featured deposit account that is a great alternative to prepaid cards. Your account can receive direct deposits and it supports pre-authorized withdrawals and interbank transfers through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network.
Preciosa Lecanduri
ExplainerDo prepaid credit cards work for rental cars?
Yes, you can typically use a debit card, a prepaid card or even cash to rent a car. However, each rental company has its own rules about acceptable payment options – which often vary by location – and not paying by credit card often carries certain ramifications.
Zoraya Constantino
ExplainerCan I rent a car with a netspend card?
While most agencies won't accept prepaid Visa cards at the beginning of the rental process, a host of major companies, including Hertz Rent a Car, Thrifty Car Rental and National Car Rental, will take them as payment at the end of your rental.
Tarcisio Thomassin
ExplainerIs Turo illegal in New York?
We know of no law in any state that says it is illegal to share your car. (You cannot share your car in the state of New York or deliver your car into New York state, however, while using Turo for insurance reasons.) Further, many states have laws preventing subleasing.
Carl Schmidgal
ExplainerIs Turo legal?
Turo is not a rental car company. It does not own a fleet of vehicles, and is not, in the business of renting vehicles to the public. Turo provides an online platform where vehicle owners and those in need of a vehicle can meet and share vehicles amongst themselves subject to these Terms.
Yurima Solinis
ExplainerWhat does Turo minimum cover?
People who are renting a car on Turo need insurance, too. Turo offers three packages of insurance coverage for drivers: Minimum, Standard and Premier. Minimum coverage includes the state minimum for liability coverage in the state you're renting and a $3,000 deductible should the car be damaged or stolen.
Leandra Main
ExplainerWhat is the most rented car on Turo?
As you would expect, the Mustang is one of the most profitable cars to rent out on Turo.
Nicole Ghei
ExplainerHow does insurance work on Turo?
The policy protects you and your car during every trip on Turo*. *You may decline a Turo protection plan. If you do so, you'd be considered a Commercial Host on our platform and would be required to provide your own commercial rental liability insurance directly to your guests.
Amilcar Hennch
ExplainerDoes Turo price include insurance?
It's normal for a guest to pay this cost outside of the Turo marketplace. Review the vehicle listing for the cost of insurance and payment method. Even within these regions, hosts may opt out of a Turo protection plan, choose to become Commercial Hosts, and offer their own rental policy directly to their guests.
Anxo Matanky
ExplainerIs Turo a good way to make money?
They can get qualify vehicles for less money and get personalized service. Turo boasts that customers pay 35 percent less than they would renting through an agency, and the majority of that money can go to you. Turo serves customers of all types.
Marilena Camello
ExplainerHow much is the security deposit for a rental car?
You must pay the entire cost of the rental when you pick up the car, plus a minimum deposit of between $100 and $300, depending on the location. If you pay with cash, Enterprise will issue your security deposit refund by check, which you can receive by mail or pick it up at the rental location.
Ginger Halbeisen
ExplainerDo I need to buy insurance when renting a car?
when rental car insurance coverage is a good idea
If you're not currently insured, you'll need to at least buy liability coverage from the rental company before you hit the road. Otherwise, rental insurance isn't legally required — which is not to say it can't help.
Katrin Zarcero
ExplainerHow does Turo pay?
According to Turo “Turo hosts typically receive 75%* of the trip price, delivery fees, and additional mileage charges. Earnings range from 90% to 65% depending on the protection plan selected.” So if you charge $40 a day and receive 75% (which is default with Standard protection plan), you would receive $30.
Dreama Holtzwarth
ExplainerCan you use Turo If you are under 25?
Extra Fees: Turo will charge for additional mileage, late returns and cleaning. Limitations and Restrictions: Turo allows you to rent a vehicle for up to a year. Young drivers under age 25 pay a fee—either a one-time charge of $10 or 30 percent of the rental price, whichever is higher.
Rosauro Rossa
ExplainerCan you take Turo cars to Canada?
If you book a car in the United States or Canada, you may drive it across the US-Canadian border. You may not drive into Mexico. If you book a car in Germany, you may drive it in all countries of the European Union as well as Switzerland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.
Jess Quittard
ExplainerCan you book Turo same day?
Trip dates
You can only book one car at a time. If you have already submitted a request for a set of dates, you can't book a new trip that overlaps with any of those dates. You can always arrange trip changes with your host later.
Radim Siebart
ExplainerCan you use a debit card for Turo?
Turo accepts most major credit cards, Visa- and Mastercard-authorized debit cards, and some mobile payment methods.
Adriam Janeke
ExplainerWhat does Turo mean?
Noun. turo. (fishing) A structure built from tree branches in order to lure spawning fish.
Olesea Estarellas
ExplainerHow long does Turo approval take?
In most cases, the driver eligibility check takes seconds, so you'll be ready to hit the road in a few short minutes, provided we can verify all of your information.
Maryrose Ligeira
ExplainerHow do I refer someone to Turo?
To access your unique referral link, you must log in to your Turo.com account, visit the “Dashboard” link at the top of their website, and then visit the “Refer A Friend” link on the right side of the page. You can refer your friends via Facebook, Twitter, Google+, email, or with your own unique referral link.
Casimiro Yagutyan
ExplainerHow do I contact a car owner on Turo?
In the United States, call 1-415-965-4525. In Canada, call 1-888-391-0460.
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