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!

Numerous gas stations line Century Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard immediately surrounding Los Angeles International Airport. Electric car charging stations are available at various shopping centers, hotels, and public parking facilities throughout the LAX area. Tesla Supercharger networks and other EV charging options make electric car rental highly practical for exploring Los Angeles and California.

The Los Angeles area operates primarily on free freeways, with most major routes from LAX requiring no tolls. Express lanes on some freeways like I-10 and I-110 charge variable fees based on traffic conditions, but these remain optional for drivers. Your rental car can easily access downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas without encountering mandatory toll roads.

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.

The Pacific Coast Highway stretches north toward Malibu and Santa Barbara, offering stunning ocean views and coastal attractions perfect for a scenic drive. Interstate 10 leads east through downtown Los Angeles toward Palm Springs and the desert, while Highway 101 provides access to Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and the San Fernando Valley. Your rental car opens up endless possibilities for exploring California's diverse regions, from wine country to national parks, all within driving distance of Los Angeles.

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.

Exit LAX via Century Boulevard eastbound, then merge onto I-405 North toward Santa Monica. Continue on I-405 North for several miles before transitioning to I-10 East, which leads directly into downtown Los Angeles. Having a rental car from Los Angeles International Airport provides convenient access to navigate the city's extensive freeway system at your own pace.

To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.

California requires all passengers to wear seat belts, and drivers must come to complete stops at red lights before turning right unless posted otherwise. Speed limits are strictly enforced throughout Los Angeles, with school zones requiring extra caution during designated hours. Electric rental cars have access to certain carpool lanes even with single occupancy, making an electric car rental an efficient choice for navigating Los Angeles traffic.