Turo Interactive Demo
Explore an interactive product demo of Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace where you can book unique vehicles from local hosts.
What is Turo?
Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that lets private vehicle owners rent their cars to travelers and locals when they're not using them. Founded in 2009 as RelayRides and renamed Turo in 2015, the platform serves over 3.5 million active guests and has a fleet of over 350,000 vehicles across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and France.
Turo allows car owners (hosts) to list their vehicles for rent, set their own pricing, and choose which guests to accept. Guests can book unique vehicles — from Tesla Model 3s to Porsches to vintage Beetles — often at prices competitive with or lower than traditional rental car companies.
Turo provides a digital rental experience: keyless entry via phone for many vehicles, digital agreements, in-app support, and insurance coverage provided through Turo's protection plans.
How to get started with Turo
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Create your account
Sign up at turo.com or download the app. Verify your identity with a driver's license. US guests need to be 18-25 (with a young driver fee on some vehicles) or 25+ depending on the host's requirements.
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Search for a vehicle
Enter your pickup location and dates. Filter by vehicle type, price, transmission, and features. Search results show nearby vehicles from local hosts with photos, ratings, and pricing.
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Review the listing
Check vehicle details, host reviews, protection plan options, and any extras. Message the host with questions before booking. Review the cancellation policy and delivery options.
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Book and pay
Select your protection plan, add any extras (prepaid fuel, delivery to your location), and complete the booking. Turo handles payment and sends confirmation to both guest and host.
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Pick up and return the vehicle
Many Turo vehicles offer keyless entry via the app. Photograph the vehicle condition before departure. Return by the agreed time to avoid late fees. Rate your experience after the trip.
Who is Turo most useful for?
Travelers who want access to a wider variety of vehicles than traditional rental car companies offer, often at more competitive prices — especially in markets where rental companies have limited availability.
Car owners who want to monetize their vehicles when not in use. Many Turo hosts earn enough to offset their car payment or insurance costs.
Travelers needing a vehicle in unconventional locations — residential neighborhoods, small cities, or airports — where traditional rental car offices have limited presence.
People looking for specific vehicle types (EVs, luxury cars, trucks, vans) that traditional rental companies rarely carry.
Alternatives to Turo
Looking for alternatives to Turo?
Here are four tools worth evaluating depending on your needs.
More consistent experience with professional support. Better for one-way rentals and airport pickups. Turo has more vehicle variety and often better pricing for local rentals.
Better for short-duration urban car access by the hour. Zipcar cars are parked in fixed locations. Turo is better for multi-day rentals and vehicle variety.
Focused on renting vehicles for Uber and Lyft drivers. More specific use case than Turo's general rental marketplace.
Similar peer-to-peer model with instant keyless access. Smaller fleet than Turo. Available in select US cities.
FAQs on Turo
Commonly asked questions about Turo. Have more? Reach out and our team will be happy to help.
Is Turo safe?
Turo provides protection plans for both hosts and guests, including liability coverage and physical damage protection. All guests are screened before booking. Turo's insurance partner provides coverage for covered losses during trips.
How much does it cost to rent on Turo?
Prices are set by hosts and vary widely — economy cars may start at $30-50/day while luxury vehicles can exceed $200/day. Turo adds a trip fee (typically 10-35% of the trip price) and guests purchase a protection plan.
How do hosts earn money on Turo?
Hosts receive 65-90% of the trip price depending on their chosen protection plan (lower host share for higher host coverage). Many hosts earn $500-1,500/month renting their personal vehicle when it's not in use.
Can I get Turo delivered to me?
Yes. Many hosts offer delivery to airports, hotels, or your location for an extra fee. Delivery distance limits are set by the host.
What happens if a Turo vehicle is damaged?
Guests document vehicle condition with photos at pickup. If damage occurs, it's reported through the app. The guest's chosen protection plan determines coverage. Turo mediates disputes between host and guest.
Is Turo available at airports?
Turo hosts can meet guests at airports or offer delivery. Turo also has kiosks at some major airports. Availability varies significantly by location — major cities have far more options than smaller markets.