{"id":923,"date":"2016-03-09T10:31:30","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T18:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=923"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:17:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:17:37","slug":"which-cars-perform-well-on-turo-and-where","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/insights\/which-cars-perform-well-on-turo-and-where\/","title":{"rendered":"Which cars perform well on Turo (and where)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Owners frequently ask us which makes and models generate the most revenue on Turo. A seemingly simple question, with a varied and complicated answer. The fact of the matter is, the best cars and most lucrative listings are successful for a variety of reasons \u2014 from geographical relevance to the owner\u2019s attentiveness and <\/span>the quality of their listing<\/span><\/a> \u2014 so there\u2019s no one-and-done answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our analytics team has, however, delved into the intricacies of each major US city to glean insights on the most popular vehicles in the highest demand, that could perhaps inform owners\u2019 purchasing decisions as they ponder growing their Turo business.<\/span><\/p>\n

It should be noted that part of the appeal of a marketplace like Turo, however, is the uniqueness of our inventory. We encourage owners to dig into market trends and insights, but also to diversify their investments to cultivate a well-rounded inventory of diverse vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most in-demand car types by city<\/span><\/h3>\n

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While these forecasts have several extenuating factors (including the responsiveness of the owners and the small sample size that may explain the spikes in utilization for certain car types), we observed the following trends:<\/span><\/p>\n

ATLANTA<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: City cars. Upscale small city cars and \u201cEveryday drivers\u201d, which includes subcompact, compact, and midsize cars (like <\/span>Vlad\u2019s Honda Fit<\/span>), are all in high demand. <\/span><\/p>\n

BOSTON<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Compact crossovers & wagons. Travelers love a car they can use both in the city and for a weekend outdoors, especially if it\u2019s winter-ready, like <\/span>Graham\u2019s Subaru Outback<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

CHICAGO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Small city cars. Upscale subcompact and everyday subcompact and compact cars, like <\/span>Mike\u2019s Hyundai Elantra<\/span> and <\/span>Michael’s Ford Focus<\/span>, are frequently searched in the Windy City. <\/span><\/p>\n

DALLAS<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: City cars. Midsize and compact cars are often booked in Dallas, including<\/span> Fisseha’s Toyota Camry<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DENVER<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Outdoor adventure cars. Wagons, upscale compact crossovers, and midsize SUVs are very popular in the the Mile High City, and even more so if they come equipped with a bike rack, ski rack, or snow tires. <\/span>Zach’s Subaru Outback<\/span> or <\/span>Robert’s Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class<\/span> are gold-star examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

HONOLULU<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Performance SUVs, crossovers, and convertibles. Performance SUVs are the superstars, but travelers also love convertible sports cars like <\/span>Lena\u2019s Mini Cooper<\/span> or <\/span>Porsche Boxster<\/span> to soak in that warm tropical sun. <\/span><\/p>\n

HOUSTON<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Small city cars. Subcompact and upscale subcompact cars, like <\/span>Charles\u2019 Toyota Prius<\/span> \u00a0or <\/span>Court\u2019s Mini Cooper<\/span>, are in high demand in Space City.<\/span><\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Roadsters & sports cars. Travelers love compact roadsters and midsize and full-size sport (preferably convertibles) like <\/span>Mario\u2019s BMW M4<\/span>, <\/span>Sardor\u2019s Ford Mustang<\/span>, and interestingly, Jeeps, like <\/span>Ekaterina’s Jeep Wrangler<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

MIAMI<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Upscale roadsters. Travelers want to see and be seen when they\u2019re visiting Miami \u2014 they love a good convertible, like <\/span>Jonathan’s BMW Z4<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NEW JERSEY & CONNECTICUT<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Countryside & family friendly cars. Travelers are fleeing the city for the country in space wagons and compact crossovers, like <\/span>Ben’s Mini Cooper Countryman<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

PHOENIX<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Performance crossovers or SUVs. Desert visitors like to tackle the great outdoors in something hearty and roomy like <\/span>James\u2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

SAN DIEGO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Roomy cars. Wagons & space wagons like <\/span>Dennis’ Honda Element<\/span> are not only well suited to families and groups, but also can accommodate surfboards and other outdoor gear.<\/span><\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Upscale or hybrid small cars. Upscale compact roadster, upscale subcompact, and hybrid compact cars (like <\/span>Kent’s BMW Z4<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Edwin’s Mini Cooper Roadster<\/span><\/a>) are hot tickets in the Bay Area. <\/span><\/p>\n

SEATTLE<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Minivans, vans, & SUVs. Roomier vehicles, like <\/span>Mike’s Volkswagen Vanagon<\/span><\/a>, are in high demand to explore the lush state parks Washington has to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

WASHINGTON DC<\/span><\/h4>\n

Recommendation: Upscale compact crossovers or SUVs. Travelers like a comfortable crossover for a weekend away like <\/span>Moses\u2019 Nissan Pathfinder<\/span> or <\/span>Nadya\u2019s Mercedes Benz GLA Class<\/span><\/a>, but also love a city car for poking around the district.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quality always wins<\/span><\/h3>\n

At the end of the day, the <\/span>quality<\/span><\/i> of the listing matters more than the type of car listed. Having beautiful photos<\/a> and stellar reviews for your top-notch customer service helps your listing stand out in search results, and offering delivery or being instantly bookable will make your listing even more irresistible.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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