It can also be a great option if you find a car near where you currently are - rather than trekking to a car rental location, often located at an airport. Experiences are subjective, but I would rate my experience with my eight Turo rentals as a 9 out of 10.Īs the rental car apocalypse unfolded in the summer of 2021, Turo gained popularity and attention. My experiences have been extremely positive. I have used Turo multiple times, with my first rental less than a year ago. Steps and basic information for using Turo. Once you’ve selected your car, go through the checkout process and make arrangements for pick-up or drop-off with the car owner. You can sort through a variety of filters such as price, model or the ability to book instantly. Start by setting up an account, verify your identity and then you’re free to pick whichever car you want. Related: Can’t find a car rental? Here are 7 secrets that may help How Turo works It’s become an attractive alternative to traditional car rental companies as daily prices have skyrocketed and supply is limited. For those unfamiliar with Turo, it’s a service that allows you to borrow a local’s car rather than renting from a car rental company.Ĭurrently, Turo is available in more than 7,500+ cities across the U.S., in select Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec) and in the United Kingdom.

If you’re a fan of Airbnb’s business model when finding a place to stay, then consider Turo instead of a traditional rental car.

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