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Looking for a car rental at San Luis Obispo County Airport? San Luis Obispo is your one-stop shop for sunshine, scenic drives, and spontaneous detours. Whether you're cruising the California coast, vineyard-hopping through wine country, or adventuring with the kids from museums to skate parks, a car rental from Turo sets you up for smooth sailing from the get-go. Skip the rental counters and head straight to your ideal car waiting for you near the airport.
On Turo, renting a car at San Luis Obispo Airport is easy. Browse cars online, confirm your pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations at airports across the US, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and airport location in San Luis Obispo, CA (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car for pickup near the airport, or opt for delivery to various destinations, including train stations, hotels, or a custom location.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of San Luis Obispo, CA! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
Eric and Valerie have made it impossible for me to ever rent from one of the big international car rental companies again. This was my third rental with them and they are everything the big guys are not. They are friendly, efficient, customer focused are most importantly really easy to deal with. Their cars are great as well.
The Nissan Altima was great. Good mpg, clean, lots of power, great response time. The car needed to be picked up at an off site location called, economy car rental at 2367 India street. A proximity 2 1/2 miles from the airport. You will need to find a ride to their location. The price of taxi will be $30, however we took the free shuttle to the car rental center then walked 20 minutes the rest of the way. The team at this location did a great job, fast, friendly, polite, and after returning they able to offer a ride back to the airport. We would rent this Altima again, and I would recommend this vehicle.

Easy pick up and drop off. Car was very clean inside. A/C blows super cold even when it's 100 degrees out!! The windows are not tinted so I suggest bringing your own sun shades if you are going to be parked anywhere but the shade in the summer. Luckily I had those and that made my trip much better. The flip down visors do have the extenders to help block sun while driving thankfully. Charging prices are comparable to current gas prices - about $45 to get 250 miles of charge over a few sessions which is the same as I get from a full tank in my Toyota Yaris. This car DOES have the CHAdeMO fast charge input so it's 30-50 seconds per mile to charge depending on the fast charger & whether you're running the car (AC/radio) or it's fully off. Radio speakers were a little blown out so I had to adjust some settings to listen to my audiobooks but it was easy to do. I had no problem driving from the pickup spot to Kyle, then to the airport, and back into town without needing a charge which was about 90 miles, mostly highway. Just like any Turo rental make sure to take your own photos at pickup and drop off since scratches and such aren't usually documented after every drive by the car owners which seems standard in my experience. Overall a great deal, best price in town especially for a last minute rental. I requested the rental at 9pm on a Tuesday after my personal car died and was able to get this the next morning with no issue. Will definitely keep them in mind when I need a rental near by. Thanks again!
Directions were very precise for both pick up and return (although I didn't realize there was an additional step to checkout in Turo). Car drove great and it was perfect for our trip. Will definitely rent via Jonathan if we are back in PHX. Better experience than renting from the big car rental companies

First, I contemplated leaving a 4 star review for a few reasons. However, the prompt response to the issue with the original vehicle reserved, partly due to luck that someone happened to be onsite with the car, and the flexibility with returning the vehicle without requiring washing and vacuuming is deserving of some grace. The price for 5 day/4 night rental was fantastic, around $150 total. I certainly didn't expect a car in pristine shape for the cost. This car is a part of a Turo "rental company" fleet. It seems like a company that buys cheap, used cars to rent out. There are 12-15 cars parked behind a strip mall 8-10ish minutes from the airport in an area I was glad we were picking up and dropping off midday rather than the evening. The hybrid we originally reserved had stained seats and a lot of cosmetic wear. One tire looked like it was on a spare wheel and didn't have a lot of life left, honestly. A lot of the roads in San Diego aren't exactly in great shape, I was concerned about getting a flat. When we turned the car on to leave we immediately got check engine lights and a "pull over immediately" message. Fortunately, someone with the "rental company" was on site and qas able to quickly switched cars for us. It wasn't a hybrid, though. We didn't plan on a lot of driving, but originally opted for a hybrid to save money since we had two days of freeway driving. We definitely spent more on gas then originally planned. If there wasn't someone available onsite to help, it could have been a much longer ordeal which is a terrible way to start a vacation. Communication day of pick up felt slow with the owner. I didn't think to look back to the 2 month old message about how to find the car. I received a message from Turo saying we'd be sent details the day before the trip. I never got that confirmation text or measage the day before or day of pick up from the actual rental owner. When I first reached out to the rental company through the turo app to find the car at pick up time, I didn't get a response. I finally found a way to text someone about 20 minutes later. We did get a pretty quick response that way, but it's frustrating to be in a random parking lot messaging through an app and not get a response. The Honda interior is definitely cleaner than the hybrid we reserved, but the exterior, not so much. Its been side swiped and has a lot of sun damage. The TPMS light was on the whole time, but the actual tire pressure was fine. There was also a rattle and grinding noise when accelerating from a stop or on a hill, but it didn't cause an issue. The car drives fine for a 14-15 year old car, it's just a little noisy and you feel all the bumps on the road. I understand with the cheaper cost of renting through Turo amd choosing a 12-15 year old car, I'm not getting a newer car like I would with a standard rental company or paying more for a newer car. That said, with my last few Turo rentals, it feels a lot of these Turo "rental companies" aren't checking their cars or doing much more than standard maintenance as frequently as they should when they have over 150,000 miles on them. The confirmation message also suggested the cars are kept in great shape. These cars were not in great shape by any stretch of the imagination. No one wants to be on vacation and have their car break down or even be worried that the car they're driving is gonna get a flat or break down.
Kush was flexible and kind. Making the pickup and last minute car rental process easy!

I love the rental cars from Mohammed. He and his staff is friendly and helpful. The cars are small and good at gas. I would suggest anyone to rent a car with Mohammed.

I had an excellent experience renting from this host and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and smooth car rental experience. The vehicle was extremely clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described in the listing. Communication was outstanding from start to finish. The host was friendly, professional, responsive, and made both pickup and drop-off incredibly easy and convenient. The car drove perfectly and made my trip stress-free and enjoyable. It’s clear the host takes great care of both their vehicles and their customers. I truly appreciated the attention to detail and overall professionalism throughout the rental process. I would absolutely rent from this host again in the future and highly recommend them to others looking for a top-quality rental experience.

The host was excellent throughout the whole process. Communication was very good, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and he made the whole car rental process simple and stress-free. Everything was straightforward from start to finish, and I would definitely rent from him again.

Easy pickup and drop off, saved us when the car rental companies ran out of cars at the airport.
This was the BEST car rental process ! Jerry communication and response time was impossible. The rental was clean, great on gas, and ran great. I extended my trip once and will be booking with them again!!! Thank you Jerry!

Solid rental experience. Car was as described. Had no issues and the host was communicative when I needed to change the reservation by a few days or hours. Super convenient location near the airport. Best price for the amount of time I needed it which was about 2 weeks. Will definitely rent again when I'm in town.

Andre was great, the car was somewhat still dirty, dust, dirt, what appeared to be cigarette ashes, animal hair, sticky spills around the cup holders in the center console and the door panels. Crumbs and dust/dirt left in the door handles and cubby's. In the center console cup holders and cubbys. On the top of the dashboard, around the steering column and gauges. Sticky dusty windows and stereo buttons. Rear view mirror had sticky smudges on it. All the windows inside were dusty and dirty with smudges and idk what really.. the car had a bad smell of animals like dogs, and faint cigarette smell.. however as I got further into my trip I got used to it and wasn't bothered by it anymore. A lot of these issues honestly didn't bother me very much. I was more worried of being blamed for them when I returned the car. Unfortunately I was put behind schedule due to a passenger side headlight and passenger side tail light being burned out. However upon informing andre, he was very quick with a solution to take the car to valvoline where they were able to repair the lights before I left for my trip. If I wasn't already running late It wouldn't of bothered me. Andre was also very quick to reimburse me the whole price of the repairs immediately upon me sending him the receipt of the work.. I very much appreciated that! I also appreciate that instead of canceling my trip Andre worked out a way to have the lights fixed with no trouble of my own. He was always quick to respond to all of my very long messages full of questions. This is my first time using turo and I did not know the ins and outs of the rental process. He was able to guide me threw every step all while being polite and keeping his patience with me! Hah. I ended up running behind schedule on my way back as well and was surprised how simple and easy it was to change the return time from noon to after 9 p.m. all without adding any fees to my bill! That was very helpful of andre to allow me to do. I also ended up being a little passed my return time due to vacuuming the car and dusting everything to my best ability. So that andre wouldn't have to deal with someone else's mess and the next person who rents the vehicle will not have to worry about it either. I had no issues with doing that for him after he was so helpful with me! The vehicle was a little different then what im used to. But in no time I settled in with the car and had a very enjoyable trip! I would forsure rent another vehicle from andre in the future due to how well he accommodated me on this trip. Even tho the car had the mess, that was not andre, But left over from previous renters. He even made sure to have a snow brush and ice scraper in the car for me. But unfortunately the previous renters also took that with them. Im sure there will be a new one for the next person who rents the car because thats how much andre cares about his customers !! 5 stars for andre !!! Whoever returned his vehicle like that should be ashamed and think about how it would feel if someone treated your things the same way! Once again THANK YOU andre! I will reach out to you next time I need to rent a car.. I appreciate all your help thru the process! I appreciate your professionalism and quick responses to all my questions and thank you for making sure the vehicle was 100% good to go for me before I left and wouldn't of been able to fix it. 5 of 5 stars for andre !!

My credit card wasn’t working for some odd reason and rental companies wouldn’t let me rent a car so I booked this Turo last minute and it was a reasonable price for five days. I will do it again when I come back to Vancouver in August.
Excellent 1st experience using Turo. The host was very responsive and timely. The vehicle was in great condition and rode very well. The price was a good deal and would definitely use this again as opposed to a major car rental facility. It was a simple process overall and very straightforward.
Car was very clean and smelled good. Great condition. It was a good a smooth drive. Mo, was very responsive. I am very new to Turo and he was very patient with me. Thank you for giving these car rental companies a run for their money. It was an easy and pleasant experience!
Unlike traditional car rental companies, you can skip the long lines and crowded airport car rental counters. Instead, head straight from the baggage claim area to your pick-up spot nearby. San Luis Obispo Airport is just moments away from several convenient handover locations, whether that's your hotel, your office or Downtown San Luis Obispo.
The Turo app is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about your rental car booking. If you need any additional information throughout your rental booking, simply message your host via the Turo app. Easy, convenient communication is key to a smooth, stress-free car rental experience in San Luis Obispo County.
Curious about nearby pickup locations? You can pick up your car rental from locations like downtown San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly, or surrounding areas like Avila Beach or Paso Robles. Filter your car rental search on Turo by the area or location that suits you best for a convenient start to your trip.

Contactless check-in and checkout
Many hosts offer contactless check-in and checkout, if their car has remote access technology, allowing you to find the car, unlock it, and be on your way without meeting them in person. Message your host for specific instructions.

Convenient car rental pickup and return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the rental car at a location near the airport, or get your car delivered straight to your accommodation. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.

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24/7 support and roadside assistance mean help is just a call away, plus you can choose from a range of protection plans.
Whether you are chasing coastal curves, celebrating special moments, or settling in for a longer stay, having a rental car in San Luis Obispo makes getting around easy and enjoyable. No matter what occasion brings you to the area, you'll find the perfect car type on Turo.
Ideal for scenic road trips along Highway 1, weekend escapes to Big Sur, or leisurely coastal cruises. Pick a fun convertible or a spacious SUV to match your mood and maximize comfort.
Make a grand entrance with a luxury sedan or sleek sports car — perfect for vineyard weddings or beachside celebrations. Whether you’re a guest or the star of the day, arrive in style.
Staying for work or school? Choose a fuel-efficient, compact car that’s easy to navigate, simple to park, and gentle on the wallet.
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Skip the car rental counter at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Whether you’re up for scenic drives, wine tasting, or beachside fun, this Central Coast gem offers a little something for every adventurer. Discover the top things to see and do in San Luis Obispo.
Rent the perfect car
Jump in your rental car and hit the road along the 101-mile Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County for coastal views, sleepy beach towns, and endless stops to explore. From hidden coves and hiking trails to local wineries, cafes, and lookouts, there’s so much to see. Pack snacks, load your favorite playlist, and enjoy the journey.
Just a 30-minute drive from San Luis Obispo Airport, Paso Robles is your gateway to scenic wine country. Cruise past rolling vineyards, pop into cellar doors tucked among the oaks, or sip your way through tasting rooms. With over 200 wineries to explore, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, celebrate as a group, or share a romantic evening.
Just a short drive from San Luis Obispo Airport, Pismo Beach is not to be missed. Stroll the pier, hit the surf, or relax on the sand. Hungry? Grab a bite by the beach and enjoy the stunning sunset. You’ll also find shopping, scenic golf courses, and even horseback rides if you're feeling adventurous.
Locking in a rental vehicle in San Luis Obispo unlocks endless adventures. Got questions about road rules or need some pointers? Check out the top tips below to get you ready to hit the road in your rental car.
On Turo, it's easy to collect your rental car near San Luis Obispo Airport. Lock in your pickup point at the time of booking and use the Turo app to check exactly where to find your rental car. Once you arrive at the airport, exit baggage claim and head to the pickup spot to kick off your adventure in San Luis Obispo.
Drop your rental car back at the same spot or check the Turo app to confirm exactly where to return your car. Once you’ve parked, send your host a quick message via the Turo app with the exact parking details, like the parking stall number, so they can find it with ease.
San Luis Obispo Airport is just 3.5 miles (about a 10-minute drive) from downtown. If you're picking up your rental vehicle from the city, a quick shuttle or taxi ride will get you there in no time.
San Luis Obispo follows standard California driving rules. Always have your valid driver’s license on you, drive on the right side, and keep to the speed limits. Some coastal highways can be winding or foggy, especially early mornings or evenings, so drive with care.
General speed limits in the area include:
- Residential and business districts: Typically 25 mph, unless otherwise posted.
- Undivided two-lane highways: Generally 55 mph.
- Divided highways and freeways: Speed limits can range from 65 to 70 mph
Street parking is usually easy to find downtown, though some spots are metered. You'll also find a mix of free and paid parking lots throughout the city. In beach towns like Pismo, parking can get tight, especially on weekends, so it’s worth arriving early to snag a good spot.
There are no toll roads in San Luis Obispo County.
Gas stations are plentiful along major routes and near the airport in San Luis Obispo.
EV chargers are available downtown and at some hotels. You can find them at locations like:
- Tesla Supercharger at Madonna Inn: 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo
- Marigold Center: 3900 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo
While downtown San Luis Obispo is easily walkable, renting a car is your best bet for exploring the stunning coast, visiting wineries, and taking day trips. Public transportation options are limited outside the city, so having a rental gives you the freedom and flexibility to discover hidden gems that are often hard to reach without a car.
In San Luis Obispo, you’ll find a variety of rental cars to suit every trip on Turo — from sporty convertibles and luxury sedans to family-friendly SUVs.
Choose a Mini Cooper Convertible to soak up the coastal breeze, or a Mazda5, a compact six-seater that’s like a mini minivan with flexible seating and easy handling. Other options include the rugged Subaru Outback and the efficient Nissan Altima 2.5 — perfect for city cruising or longer drives.
The cost of car rental in San Luis Obispo can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rentals in San Luis Obispo, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
To rent 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 2 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!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
You don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. 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.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
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.
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.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes there is — whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. 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.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented 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 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.
Turo has agreements and pilot programs in place with a number of airports across the United States, and we’re always working hard to secure arrangements at even more airports to make your transition between air travel and car travel as smooth as possible, no matter what city.
Currently, Turo has agreements with some regional and international airports in at least 24 US states. The group of airports where Turo has airport pickup permits for guests may change, so refer to the link below for an up-to-date list.
List of airport locationsYes, you can return a car on Sunday. When you book on Turo, you can select your preferred return date and time, including Sundays. Be sure to coordinate the exact return details with your host.
Rates can vary depending on location. You can compare prices for airport pickup or choose to have a car delivered directly to your accommodation — whichever works best for your trip.
Some hosts offer one-way trips as an Extra. When you search on Turo, you can filter for one-way trips to see what’s available in your area.
Look out for savings on longer bookings. Rates may differ based on the length of your trip, so consider adjusting your trip dates to find the best options for your schedule.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.
When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but Turo’s insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.