Rent cars in Austin, TX

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a small cancellation fee.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

Yes, there are hundreds of cars available on Turo at locations near the Austin airport. After arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, or ABIA, have your car rental alternative delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Austin hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.

The best and fastest way to get around the Austin area is by booking a car on Turo, so you can explore every location and outdoor activity Texas has to offer at your own pace. You can take any number of Texas highways out of town — Interstate 35 will bring you to Dallas to the north, and San Antonio to the south.

In addition to a world-class airport, Austin has a convenient and affordable public transportation system and parts of the city are very walkable. You can avoid the rush hour traffic and potentially difficult street parking in popular areas by using the Capital Metro Transit system, which provides bus routes throughout Austin, and the MetroRapid bus that serves the downtown area. Austin is a decently bike-friendly city, with bike lanes and bike trails dotted through plenty of neighborhoods.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US and Canada can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.