Rent cars in New York, NY

To book a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, be 18 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through an approval process by entering your driver’s license information by providing a photo of it and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.

When booking a car on Turo in New York state, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of coverage that’s right for you. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.

On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on rental cars in New York!

Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for New York trips booked a week or more in advance. So, get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.

Browse a wide selection of vehicles in New York for every occasion and budget on Turo. For a family road trip, find a full-size SUV or a mid-sized vehicle that’ll take you comfortably around town. Hire a truck or a larger vehicle for some errands, shopping, or moving.

Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

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, you can find cars available on Turo at locations near all major airports in New York. After arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), have your car delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your New York hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.

With crowded streets, tough-to-find parking, and busy evening traffic, driving in New York can certainly be a challenge, especially in Manhattan. But the famous gridded street layout makes the island logical to navigate, so you may find walking, biking, and public transportation to be the most convenient methods of travel within the city center. The New York subway system serves all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

From JFK International Airport, you can take the E train to popular neighborhoods like Midtown, Times Square, Penn Station, the West Village, Greenwich Village, and the World Trade Center. The J or Z trains will bring you the Lower East Side, Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Financial District. LaGuardia Airport in Queens has no direct rail link, but you can take a taxi, Uber or Lyft, Airlink shuttle, or other public transit to connect to the subway network.

If you’ll be in and out of the city, the best and fastest way to get around the tri-state area is by booking a car on Turo, so you can explore every borough, city, and outdoor activity New York has to offer at your own pace.