Can You Get Scammed On Turo?

Phishing scammers might

contact you via phone or text message

. … A common scam is for someone to call or text from a non-Turo phone number and ask you questions such as, “Are you still using your Turo account?” Or “When was the last time you used Turo?” They’re hoping you’ll give them your two-factor authentication code.

How do I contact Turo host?

In the United States, call

1-415-965-4525

. In Canada, call 1-888-391-0460.

Can you message on Turo?

To contact a host via Turo messaging, log onto Turo, open the Trips tab, and choose the booked trip you have a question about. Once inside the trip page, you’ll

see a Message tab you can open to write a message to your host

. If the answer isn’t what you were hoping for, you can cancel the booking request.

Can you negotiate with Turo?

They

definitely will haggle if they want your business

. With that said, yeah I wouldn’t appreciate it as a Turo host. I’ve set my rates to cover my costs for my car.

Do you need your Social for Turo?

Before you can list, you’ll have to get approved to use Turo. We’ll ask for your driver’s license and expiration date, home address, last four digits of

your Social Security number

(US only), and a recent photo for your Turo profile.

Is Turo a trusted site?

Turo is

a peer-to-peer service along the lines of Airbnb or Vrbo

, but for vehicles. The website (also an app) allows you to connect with individual owners who set their own prices, and to some degree, their own terms and conditions. I’ve tried Turo in two widely different capacities.

Does Turo have hidden fees?

Most of the fees are pretty upfront whether you book with Turo or a commercial host, but there may be some that you are unaware of or miss in your contract. Some of the hidden fees are:

Dropoff and pickup fee

.

Percentage of trip fee charge by Turo

.

Is Turo cheaper than renting?

While Turo doesn’t claim or try to beat traditional rental car prices,

it can be a cheaper alternative.

… This allows cheaper cars to be rented. The price is also governed by the car owner. For example, for our compact Smart four two it was $17 per day rental and $8.50 per day for insurance.

Is Turo owned by Airbnb?

Will Turo send me a 1099?

If you

earned at least $20,000 in unadjusted gross sales and had more than 200 transactions in 2020

, Turo will issue you a Form 1099-K. If you don’t meet both of those thresholds, you won’t receive a Form 1099-K. 1099-K tax forms for 2020 will be sent electronically to all applicable hosts by January 29, 2021.

Does Turo count as income?

One of the biggest benefits of renting out your car on Turo is the income. But, as you’re no doubt aware,

income may be subject to taxes.

How long does it take for Turo to approve you?

Expect verification to take

at least 24 hours

. We take the safety and security of our community very seriously. And, we want to make sure that we have the best hosts and guests on our platform. This means, it may take longer for some users to get verified.

Why does Turo say not eligible?

Requirements with regard to age, license, identification, and communication differ by region. If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements in

your area, you’ll be unable to book a car

. Check the age requirements for the car you’re trying to book. You must meet established age requirements to book certain vehicles.

How much do Turo hosts make?

Turo reports that U.S. hosts make an

average of $545/month

. You can earn 90% of the rental fee if you offer Extras (I’ll explain this further down). You receive 100% of reimbursements incurred by your renters, including fuel replacement, tickets, tolls, and cleaning or smoking fees.

How much does Turo really cost?