Multiple gas stations operate along Airport Road and the surrounding commercial areas, providing convenient fuel stops before or after your flight. Major car-friendly stations with diesel options are located on Gateway Boulevard and along Interstate 10, offering easy access for larger vehicles. The airport vicinity features several 24-hour fuel locations, ensuring you can fill up regardless of your arrival or departure schedule.

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.

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 kilometers 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.

El Paso International Airport area does not feature toll roads, as Texas maintains most highways in this region through standard state funding. The major routes including Interstate 10, Highway 54, and local airport access roads operate as free-use highways. This makes car rental particularly economical since you won't encounter additional fees for using primary transportation corridors around the airport and greater El Paso area.

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!

Take Airport Road east from the terminal area, then merge onto Interstate 10 West toward downtown El Paso. Follow I-10 for several miles until you reach the downtown exits, where you can access the central business district and historic areas. The route is straightforward with clear signage, and your rental car will handle the highway driving and city streets with ease.

Renting a car at El Paso International Airport provides the cargo space and hauling capacity needed for moving large items or equipment across the Southwest. The elevated driving position offers better visibility of desert terrain and city traffic, while the robust build handles both urban El Paso streets and rural Texas roads. A car rental gives you the versatility to transport everything from camping gear to construction materials during your stay.

The scenic drive through Big Bend National Park showcases stunning desert landscapes and the Rio Grande valley, making it a favorite among nature enthusiasts. Historic Route 66 connects El Paso to iconic American destinations, passing through charming southwestern towns and cultural landmarks. The Franklin Mountains loop offers dramatic mountain vistas and leads to popular hiking areas, while the journey to Santa Fe reveals adobe architecture and artistic communities throughout New Mexico.

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.