Car rental Livermore, CA

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.

No, 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.

Yes 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.

Some 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.

The cost of car rental in Livermore can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Livermore, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

When you choose Turo, your rental vehicle choices are practically endless. You could go all out with a large luxury sedan or SUV packed with comfort and convenience features, or you could choose something that's easier to park and maneuver in tight spaces. You could even put yourself behind the wheel of a sports car or convertible. Here are some of the most popular options:

- Full-size SUVs: If you are traveling with your family or a group, a full-size SUV will make sure that all of your passengers are comfortable. There will be plenty of room for all of your gear, and you won't have to worry about a long day of driving. - Luxury sedans: You'll explore Livermore in comfort and turn more than a few heads if you choose a luxury sedan like a BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E Class or Lexus LS. These sedans are easy to drive, extremely safe and packed with features. - Sports cars and convertibles: What better way to enjoy the country roads in the Livermore Valley than from behind the wheel of a sleek sports car or eye-catching convertible? You could choose an economical option like a Mazda MX-5 or Toyota GR86, or you could go all out and choose a Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Corvette. - Hybrids and EVs: Rental vehicles that have electric motors and battery packs instead of internal combustion engines and gas tanks have become extremely popular in recent years. There are hybrid sedans like the Toyota Prius, hybrid crossovers like the Lexus UX and fully electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. - Pickup trucks: Pickup trucks can carry just about anything. You could opt for a compact pickup truck like a Ford Maverick, Honda Ridgeline or Toyota Tacoma, or you could choose a full-size model like the Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra or Chevrolet Silverado.

Yes. If you need a car in Livermore for a few weeks or a few months, monthly rentals on Turo offer discounted rates on longer bookings, so you can stay mobile without rebooking every few days.

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Livermore's close proximity to San Francisco has made the city a popular destination for commuters, which means traffic can be heavy during the morning and evening rush hours. More than 80,000 cars head west out of Livermore every business day, which causes heavy delays on Interstate 580 at the Altamont Pass. You may also encounter traffic congestion on Tesla Road and Mines Road if you decide to visit some of the area's vineyards during the summer months.

You won't find it difficult to find street parking in downtown Livermore, but you'll probably have to feed a meter between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. Metered parking costs $2 per hour with a 3-hour time limit, and most meters accept quarters and credit or debit cards. You'll have to look for green curb markings if you want to park on the street outside the downtown area. There's also a large garage in Livermore that offers free parking and is open around the clock.