Turo
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How Turo works

Skip the rental car counter and rent just about any car, just about anywhere

Why choose Turo?

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Enjoy a streamlined pickup experience

You can pick up your car at hundreds of airports, train stations, hotels, or wherever you may be across the UK, US, Canada, France, and Australia.*

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Turo hosts are everyday entrepreneurs who share cars in their communities.

Turo hosts are everyday entrepreneurs who share cars in their communities.

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Relax with support & damage protection

24/7 support and roadside assistance mean help is just a call away, plus you can choose from a range of protection plans.

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How to book a car

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1. Find the perfect car

Just enter where and when you need a car, filter to find the best one for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

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2. Select a pickup location

Grab a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

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3. Rent & hit the road

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact Support.

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Turo vs. car rental

Turo

  • App-based experience

  • No waiting in line

  • 1,600+ unique makes & models

  • Get the exact car you choose

  • Delivery options & thousands of pickup locations

  • Cars shared by local small businesses

  • Vehicles and hosts rated by guests

Car rental

  • Standard rental counter experience

  • Waiting in line

  • Limited car selection

  • Get one type of car “or similar”

  • Pickup only at retail locations

  • Cars owned by large corporations

  • No vehicle ratings

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How pickup & drop-off work

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Every time you rent a car on Turo, you’ll:

  • Receive pickup and drop-off instructions from your host once you book
  • Check in, check out, and chat with your host through the Turo app
  • Upload your driver’s license or show it to your host in person

Multiple pickup & drop-off options

Some hosts meet guests in person, while others opt for remote handoffs.

In person

Your host meets you at your chosen pickup location and hands you the keys.

With a lockbox

Your host sends you a lockbox code, then you unlock the box to get the key.

With an app

Your host unlocks the car remotely with their car manufacturer’s app.

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You’re protected

Physical damage protection

Choose from three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to limit the amount you’ll pay in the event something happens to the car. Spring for Premier for peace of mind, or pay less for lighter protection.

Third-party liability insurance

When booking a car on Turo, your own personal insurance does not come into play. Separate from protection plans, all trips in the UK are covered under a third-party automobile liability insurance policy, which includes coverage for damage to other people and their property.**

24/7 support & roadside assistance

Customer support is always available to answer your questions, and 24/7 roadside assistance is just a call away.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Turo available?

You can book a car with a Turo host in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, and the United States.

You can also book a car in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec, as well as Yukon territory.

When you rent a car on Turo, you can drive anywhere within the country where your trip originated — hosts can’t place restrictions on driving across state lines or provincial borders. Turo does have guidelines and restrictions in place for travel across country borders. Learn more about driving across borders.

What do I need to book a car on Turo?

To book a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.

In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least two years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.

When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!

Do I need my own insurance?

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

When booking a car in the United Kingdom, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes different limits of financial responsibility for physical damage, which is an agreement between you and Turo, not insurance. Separately, all trips include up to £20,000,000 coverage under a third-party automobile liability insurance policy provided by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) managed by IQUW Syndicate Management Limited arranged by Turo broker, Lockton Companies LLP.***

Can other people drive a car that I booked?

Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you book on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever booked the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver 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.

What is the cancellation policy on Turo?

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. 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 cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

What happens if I have an emergency or issue with the car?

If there’s an emergency or an issue with the car, call our emergency roadside assistance provider, available 24/7. We’ll make sure you’re safe, then help you get back on your way.

Can I get my car delivered to me?

Yes, many hosts offer delivery to travel hubs like airports, train stations, and hotels, or to custom delivery locations. There are cars available on Turo at convenient locations near hundreds of airports. Skip the rental counter and have your car delivered for pickup and return at your hotel or vacation rental, or nearby location, to save time and hassle on your weekend getaway or family vacation. Some hosts offer free delivery, while others set their own delivery fee.

How do I get discounts when booking a car?

Many Turo hosts offer discounted prices for weekly and monthly trips so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips. See more about promotions & discounts.

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 promo codes, discounts, and deals.

  1. * Policies at airports that allow delivery are subject to change. Check the app for details.

  2. ** Third-party automobile liability insurance policy arranged by Turo’s broker, Lockton Companies LLP and provided by ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) managed by IQUW Syndicate Management Limited. Subject to terms, conditions, and exclusions, the ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) Policy provides guests with coverage for bodily injury and property damage to third parties while they are driving the booked vehicle during the booked trip up to £20,000,000.

  3. *** Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.