About Turo car rentals
Turo car rentals is a person-to-person American company that offers carsharing services. Its headquarters is located in San Francisco, USA. The company permits individuals who own personal cars to lease or rent their vehicles to other individuals for an agreed-upon price through their website or/and app. The Turo car rentals company operates in more than fifty-six (56) countries. The Turo car rental service offers its customers digital convenience and individual differences that are similar to accommodation rental services and is often referred to as the Airbnb of cars. In a time, when rental cars are scarce and difficult to find and when found they are very costly, Turo is a welcome, easy, and stress-free alternative.
What does booking a vehicle on Turo cost?
The price is determined by the owners of the vehicle known as the hosts and because of this the cost of booking a vehicle can vary based on different factors such as; type and model of vehicle, the value of the vehicle, et cetera. Shorter bookings and late bookings also have higher rates. Turo vehicles can cost from $25/hr. to $100/hr. You will be obliged to pay the following to book a car on Turo;
- The trip price; is determined by the host who can set it at a fixed price or vary it from day to day. This is usually determined by the value, upkeep needs, etc. of the vehicle
- Trip fees; this is a percentage of the total trip and depends on the car you select, and how early you book.
- Protection plan; also known as Turo insurance
- Young drivers fee; charged to young customers between 18 and to 25years of age
- Pick-up and drop-off of vehicle fees
- Security deposit
- Taxes
- You will also be charged for any damages to the vehicle.
What type of vehicles are available at Turo car rentals;
The Turo car rentals service offers a wide selection of cars ranging from tesla to Toyota to ford. The selection available on the Turo car rental app is constantly changing because it depends on the hosts who lend their cars out in return for payment. Renting options on the Turo car rental app are endless ranging from a basic Honda to the most recent tesla or even a family vintage camping van.
How do you book a car from Turo car rentals?
Reserving a vehicle on the Turo app is a very simple straightforward process.
- Log in to the company’s mobile app or their website and fill in the necessary details. You need to be over 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license to rent a car from Turo car rentals. Your details will be verified in a short approval process.
- After your credentials have been approved, you can then be allowed to pick a car of your choice.
- Scroll through the array of cars on the app or website until you find what you’re interested in renting. You can also search for cars by type, model, brand, whether it is pet-friendly or child-friendly, luxury or basic, mountain climber or not, and any other precise specification you may want.
- Select the car and get linked to the host. You and the host confirm pickup and drop-off location, where the keys will be, and other details necessary.
To provide transparency and trust between customers and hosts, Turo has a simple process. The host uploads pictures of both the interior and the external look of the car. When the individual renting it arrives, they take pictures of the interior and exterior to show that the actual look matches the description. On returning the vehicle, the customer also has to take another set of pictures to show nothing has been damaged and the car is being returned to the owner exactly as was received.
How can I rent out my vehicle on Turo?
To be able to rent out your vehicle on Turo, you must meet their requirements. This is enforced to ensure that all cars offered by the service are up to company standards. These requirements differ from country to country, for instance, In the USA
- Have a valid registration in any state except New York city
- The owner must have a valid insurance policy in their name.
- The car should have less than 130,000 miles.
- The market value of the car should not exceed $200,000
- Have permanent plates.
- The vehicle should not be older than 12 years with few exceptions
- Maintenance is necessary to meet Turo.s maintenance and safety standards.
Some of the ineligible vehicles include but are not restricted to motorbikes, limousines, anything bigger than an 8-seater van, RVs, off-road vehicles et cetera.
It is necessary to note that Turo charges its hosts a commission of about 15% to 40% depending on your preferred protection plan. It charges 8.5% to hosts who choose to not have a protection plan.
Conclusion
The turo car rental is a service that offers its users a selection of vehicles and it hosts an easy, mostly safe way to make money. This benefits all the three subjects involved. For the one renting their vehicle and making money is better than standing their car in the garage, while for the one renting gets a feel of a private vehicle for their personal use, if even for a short time and for the one holding this bond is also beneficial.
