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.
Is Turo a good way to make money?
Yes, working on Turo as a vehicle host is worth it if you put in the effort and have multiple cars
. It is an excellent way to earn money passively. Your car will be covered by Turo's protection package, and you can use your personal insurance as well.
Why am I not approved to rent a car on Turo?
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 Teslas make on Turo?
Earning potential of renting my Tesla on Turo
A Tesla Model 3 on Turo can easily rent for
$90 a day and sometimes up to $200 per day
. By comparison, something like an Audi A4 would only rent for around $50 a day.
How long does Turo take to verify?
“It takes Turo
about 24 hours
to approve new users. You can get approved to drive before you book a car by going to your account page. You can check your approval status on your account page. If you get denied, you may be asked for more information.
Does Turo have unlimited miles?
You can offer unlimited distance or set a daily distance limit for your car
. If you offer unlimited distance, we'll display a badge on your vehicle listing, and you'll attract more guests. Guests feel more at ease when they don't have to worry about mileage and often don't drive farther than needed.
Is Turo owned by Airbnb?
| Formerly RelayRides (2010-2015) | Headquarters San Francisco, California, U.S. | Area served United States (except state of NY), Canada, and the UK. | Key people Andre Haddad (CEO) | Owner InterActiveCorp (IAC) |
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Is Turo income taxable?
The income you earn from sharing your car is taxable at the rate determined by your federal and state income tax bracket level
, and you need to claim and pay taxes on your Turo income even if you don't receive a 1099.
What does Turo look for approval?
Getting approved when you book your first trip
Once you choose a vehicle, any Extras, and a protection plan for your trip, we'll ask you to enter
your profile photo, address, driver's license information, and payment information
.
Does Turo check credit?
When a Turo user books a rental car on the peer-to-peer platform, a credit check is automatically done
. However, this is not a hard credit check that will impact your credit score. Instead, Turo performs a soft credit check by comparing your Auto Insurance Score to their benchmark score.
Can u use debit card on Turo?
To book a car on Turo, you must have a current, eligible payment card listed on your account.
We accept credit and debit cards
but don't accept prepaids cards, except for Revolut. When you request to book a trip, we send your payment card information to your bank. Your bank accepts or denies the transaction.
What happens if you scratch a Turo car?
If the damage is eligible for reimbursement to the host, Turo will:
Charge you a damage deposit in line with the extent of damage and the protection plan you chose: $500 or $3,000 (US)
Is Turo cheaper than getaround?
On Turo the cost of the trip goes to $338.01, and
Getaround is now less than Turo at $327.90
. Both companies offer very similar damage protection plans to renters. When searching for the right rental car, Turo's system has some advantages over Getaround's.
Can you use a fake ID on Turo?
It is not possible to use a fake ID on Turo
. Without a valid driver's license, users will not be able to verify their accounts. Without completing the account verification process, users will not be able to book a vehicle on this platform.
What happens if you return a Turo car late?
Late return fee: If you return a vehicle 2 hours or more past the trip's scheduled end time,
your host can charge you a $20* fee, in addition to the cost of your additional use of the vehicle
.
Do you have to pay for gas on Turo?
If you don't replace the gas, your host can invoice you for the cost to replace the missing fuel plus a $10* convenience fee
. If you don't fully recharge an electric vehicle, your host can charge you $10*–$50*, depending on the charge level.
How much is Turo per day?
| Getaround Turo | Price $4/hour and up ~$25/day and up | Rental Period Hourly or Daily Daily | Mileage Limit 20/rental hour, 200/day max Set by owner. Typically 200/day | Minimum Renter Age 19 21 |
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Does Turo allow out of state?
Yes, you can drive a Turo car out of state
. If you're booking a car in Canada or the United States, you can travel across the US/Canadian border. However, driving into Mexico on a Turo trip is prohibited.
Are the miles on Turo per day?
The standard setting on Turo is
200 miles per day
included, while you can lower it they don't recommend it.
Who is behind Turo?
Joining Andre via video chat to reflect on those challenges and celebrate the triumphs of the first 10 years of Turo was
Shelby Clark
, founder of Turo (founded as RelayRides), Bill Curtis, longtime Turo insurance broker, and Howard Hartenbaum, partner at August Capital and early investor in Turo.
What did Turo used to be called?
TURO started out as “
RelayRides
” in 2009 and plays by the same “share-and-charge” model as Airbnb, which, if you've been holidaying on the moon the last three years, allows people to do the same with their apartments.
Is Turo private or public?
Peer-to-peer car-sharing startup Turo has released its filing to become a
publicly traded company
in the United States, a process the company began confidentially in August. The S-1 document filed Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not include terms for its offering.
