Improper return fee:
Turo may charge you a $50* improper return fee
if you fail to respond to requests to return a vehicle, abandon a vehicle, force a trip cancellation, or for other reasons we determine.
Does mileage matter on Turo?
Guests feel more at ease when they don't have to worry about mileage
and often don't drive farther than needed. If you chose to set a daily distance limit, we'll determine a minimum distance per day you can set based on your vehicle's value. The minimum for most cars on Turo is 200 miles or 300 kilometres per day.
Can you lie about your age on Turo?
Turo users cannot lie about their age
. That is because Turo requires a valid driver's license number for an account to be verified.
Why does Turo say not eligible?
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 does Turo take from host?
Turo takes
15%-40% of each booking depending on the protection plan you choose
. And if you decide to pass on their protection plans altogether and provide your own, it's 8.5%. In comparison, Airbnb takes a 3% commission fee from hosts.
How late can Turo guests be?
0-29 minutes late
: No charge. 30 minutes to 1 hour 59 minutes late: 1⁄2 the average daily trip price; $50* improper return fee at Turo's discretion**
What happens if Turo guest is late?
If you report a guest no-show 30 minutes after the scheduled trip start time without having first contacted your guest via Turo messaging and giving them 15 minutes to respond,
we'll process cancellation but won't pay you any trip earnings
.
Can you smoke in Turo cars?
Turo prohibits guests, their passengers, and vehicle hosts from smoking in any car listed on Turo
. This policy covers the use of, but is not limited to, any tobacco or tobacco-related products, marijuana or marijuana substitutes, e-cigarettes, or personal vaporizers.
Can I use Turo to go out of state?
You can drive anywhere within the country where your trip originated
. If you book a car in the US or Canada, you may drive across the US-Canadian border, but you may not drive into Mexico.
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 have a competitor?
Turo's top competitors include
National Car Rental, Silvercar, Fox Rent A Car, Avis Budget Group and Getaround
. Turo is a company that operates an online car rental marketplace.
Can you rent a car at 18?
In some states, you can rent a car at the age of 18
; however, the legal age to rent a car in most states is 25 years old. You may rent a car at some locations between the ages of 21-24 for an additional young renter surcharge.
How old do you have to be to use Turo UK?
The Services are intended solely for persons who are
21 or older
, except in the United States where we permit guests age 18 and older to book vehicles. Any use of the Services by anyone that does not meet these age requirements is expressly prohibited.
Does age matter when renting a car?
Yes.
The rental rate is the same no matter the age of the renter
– however a Young Renter daily fee is added to the reservation of anyone under 25. This fee protects the rental car company from high risk drivers.
Can I get unbanned from Turo?
It would be good to note that
the restriction can not automatically be lifted
. You will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the payment to reach Turo if you do not pay in cash. After you have paid the full amount, you will need to contact Turo directly and request that they lift the restriction on your account.
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.
Does Turo check credit score?
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
.
How much do Teslas make on Turo?
“A Tesla owner renting out his or her 2016 Model S seven days per month, for instance, earns
$1,021 on average
on Turo. With the average monthly finance amount for a Model S being about $1,020, you basically get a free Tesla if you rent it out one week per month.”
Can you get scammed on Turo?
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. Hang up or don't reply to the text.
What is turos cut?
While Turo does take
15% to 40% of the rental cost
, that cut covers insurance for your vehicle and advertising on the site, which gets you customers.
How often do cars get stolen on Turo?
How Often Are Cars Stolen On Turo? Turo spokesman Steve Webb stated that significant claims accounted for
less than 0.1 percent
of all journeys on the platform and that thefts were “very unusual.” After going through our claims procedure,” he continued, “owners are much more inclined to list extra vehicles.”
Can you add days on Turo?
If you want to change the day or time your trip starts or ends,
you must submit a trip change request via Turo
. You can submit a request before the trip begins, while it's in progress, or up to six hours after the scheduled trip end time.
