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.

The Norfolk area features several toll facilities including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which connects Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore. Downtown Norfolk can be accessed via toll-free routes from the airport, making your rental car convenient for city exploration. E-ZPass electronic tolling is widely accepted throughout Virginia, though cash payments remain available at most toll locations near ORF.

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, 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!

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.

Multiple gas stations operate within a short distance of Norfolk International Airport, ensuring convenient fuel access for your rental car. Major fuel providers serve the ORF area along Military Highway and other nearby roads leading to Virginia Beach and downtown Norfolk. Gas stations typically offer 24-hour service, making it easy to fuel up regardless of your arrival or departure schedule at Norfolk airport.

Virginia Beach offers an excellent coastal road trip destination from ORF, featuring oceanfront drives and beach access perfect for convertible car rental adventures. The Colonial Parkway provides a scenic route connecting Norfolk to Williamsburg and Jamestown, showcasing Virginia's historical heritage. For longer journeys, Interstate 64 connects Norfolk to Richmond and other major Virginia destinations, while Route 17 offers picturesque drives through the Northern Neck region near Chesapeake Bay.

Virginia requires all passengers to wear seat belts, and you must come to a complete stop at red lights before making right turns unless posted signs prohibit it. Speed limits are strictly enforced throughout the Norfolk area, with school zones requiring extra caution during designated hours. When driving from ORF toward Virginia Beach or downtown Norfolk, be aware that Virginia prohibits handheld cell phone use while driving.

Take Military Highway (Route 13) north from Norfolk International Airport, then follow signs toward downtown Norfolk via Interstate 64 West. The route passes through several Norfolk neighborhoods before reaching the central business district and waterfront areas. Your rental car provides easy access to downtown Norfolk's attractions, including the historic Ghent district and the Norfolk Botanical Garden.