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Turo is a car-sharing network where drivers can book cars from hosts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia and France. The company manages its reservations through an app and advertises that its prices are less than traditional rental companies. It also has more options for drivers under the age of 25 and features over 1,600 unique makes and models. Visit Turo’s website to see all of its available options.
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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
Hosts beware! Hosts beware! I rented my Chevy Express for 3 days. When it was returned, the renter exceeded the mileage limit by over 300 miles and the interior was completely trashed. I submitted an additional invoice to the renter per Turo’s instructions. The deadline came and went and the renter simply ignored it so the claim was “elevated” by Turo. This morning, I received a notice that Turo denied my claim because I did not submit pictures PRIOR to the rental. I sent before and after pics of the odometer but neglected to take before pics of the interior. (I didn’t think the interior pics were needed since the van was new. Besides, no one would have accepted the van in the condition it was when it was returned.)
Nevertheless, Turo denied the claim for a second time. So, I’m out the $53 cleaning fee but I thought I would get reimbursed for the mileage portion- NOPE! They didn’t even give an explanation for the SECOND denial! If it’s THIS hard to get reimbursed for excess mileage and a cleaning fee, imagine what would happen if the renter had an accident.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
I love Turo app. Just renting high end or my dream car for a day or weekend is awesome. My hosts for the most part has been amazing and friendly, helpful when renting the cars, but you can tell if a owner/host is on here to make extra money and don’t care about costume service (sad). But overall, No complaints.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
Love using the Turo app for all of my auto needs while traveling… I have used Turo from California, Arizona, New Jersey & Atlanta and have not been disappointed. I would definitely recommend to a friend or family member to use.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021
The Turo help desk helped me when a few hosts cancelled the trip. That was helpful. For the trip itself, no problems and enjoyed working with the vehicle owner. I've used Turo for years and been happy with the customer service and value.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021
Overall Turo has been the best option for me in car rentals, especially during the pandemic. We have had some issues in the LA area in the past with not getting our rentals on time, with almost a 3 hour wait but the attendants took care of us for the troubles. Most definitely would use TURO over the normal rental companies.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021
Had issues with the car right from the beginning that were maintenance related and absolutely should have been fixed before renting the car out as a matter of safety. Had the tire wall blown out while we were on the highway we could have gotten into a severe accident. Spent hours of our trip waiting for the car to be fixed and told the battery was fine even though we're pretty sure they never actually checked and spent the entire trip on edge worried the car wasn’t going to start as it had done previously. We felt we should’ve at least been entitled to a partial refund due to the fact that these issues were 100% preventable and it made our trip a lot more stressful than it needed to be.
Customer service told us they would contact the host and let us know about a refund by email but we never heard anything. We tried to contact customer service again to follow up and they told us they had no tickets open for us and that no refund would be possible. I have no desire to use Turo again after this trip and I’m extremely disappointed all around in the experience.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2021
Great platform. I was very pleased with the whole process. Real quick and simple. No hassles. I would most def recommend anyone to use Turo for all their car rental needs. I've been a customer for a while and never had any dissatisfaction.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2021
The car owner confirmed when the reservation was made. Checking the day before my trip I noticed the reservation was canceled. Turo was helpful but the host said his vehicle had been wrecked but he never contacted me. I think he is a scammer.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2021
Great company, easy to use, less fees and very reliable. Those people making their cars available is very clutch! I appreciate the kindness that I have experienced this far! Be sure to check the descriptions prior to renting for things like mileage restrictions. It is important to know your limitations on the vehicles. Thanks for a great experience.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021
I'm able to driver luxury cars with ease!!! I'm in the process of purchasing another vehicle and Turo allows me the rent any vehicle I choose to have an idea of what I may want! I travel out of town often and love flexing in the newest vehicles! Thank Turo!
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021
Outstanding service from Rae. Pick up and drop off effortless. We will definitely rent from 5 Star Host Rae when we back on Maui to visit our Ohana. Met curbside at the airport on arrival and drop off. Truck was functional for our activities Surfing, SUP and getting around Up Country.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2021
I’ve always had great experiences with Turo. Depending on the specific situation I’ll choose Turo over a traditional car rental place. It’s also nice to have a more personable service and create relationships with owners that you rent from several times.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2021
One of the best apps to rent cool cars, prices are good and people are friendly. I just have one thing that could be better more promo codes and lowering the trip fee but besides that everything is amazing and I love Turo.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021
I used Turo in May of this year as a driver. I created another account to use with my business email and it made it so I was unable to drive their cars anymore. I liked the car rental options before but working with customer service has gotten me nowhere. They request the same documents over and over after you have already sent them. It was a big let down seeing as I had just recommended the use of Turo for my entire company.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021
We have used Turo numerous times and every time is a great experience. It is so easy and so affordable and we have had absolutely fantastic hosts every time!! Keep up the good work! We travel quite a bit and never consider any other way to rent a car. We recommend it to all of our friends.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2021
Being new to Turo I was apprehensive. Needless to say my worries were put to ease once I communicated with my host, Thomas. He quickly responded to all my questions. His excellent customer service exceeded any expectations. The vehicle, Honda Pilot, ran like a champ and we fell in love with it. I will be recommending Turo to all my family and friends.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021
I'm rating TURO now, not any of the cars I've rented. The cars have been great. Turo is a different story. Turo doesn't give a ** about listing accuracy. I usually search for cars with manual transmissions. When I do, 75-90% of the cars do NOT have manual transmissions. The search feature simply doesn't work. I have notified Turo that these cars are listed incorrectly. I might even be satisfied by blocking certain cars--even though they're not manuals it might be enough to block them so I never see them when I search.
More disturbingly, I have actually seen people say, in their listings, "the car is an automatic, but Turo thinks it's a manual and won't let me change it." And then there are cases when people don't bother to put up enough pictures to tell for sure if the car is a manual. Turo needs to better enforce listing accuracy, and allow people to change if they have listed incorrectly. Until then Turo will remain a difficult to use, second rate service. -Tom
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021
I had a ball using Kenneth’s Slingshot to go to my parents in Victoria for the weekend. I used Turo several times since the company started. I have either used it to rent vehicles to enjoy that are exotic or sometimes when I’ve needed it for business. Thanks, Tonya **
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021
Have had several rentals with Turo and my experience has been nothing less than superb. Every rental experience has been easy and fast from check in to check out. Excellent car selection with every type of price point. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2021
The experience was quick fast and easy and I love renting from Mohammad! Always on time and easy to work with. Just a suggestion the car I rented should go for maintenance. The car felt a little rough to me based from the other rentals I have had from Mohammad.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2021
I have used Turo for several years now and have only had amazing experiences with the vehicle rentals. Would recommend to anyone… especially with the cost of traditional car rentals rising. Regardless of location, or car type, Turo is unparalleled.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2021
Easy to use. Car selections are fabulous! Hassle-free. I definitely refer family and friends. No waiting in lines for a rental and guessing what car you get. You get what you select using Turo. No extra cost for additional drivers!!
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021
I rented a car from Michael ** and I was charged $150 for a smoking fee. I never smoked in the car. I placed my pack of cigarettes in the cup holder and some tobacco fell in. Doesn’t smell like smoke or ashes in the car. So I told them if by mistake someone steps on a cigarette and didn’t notice it and it falls in the carpet they're going to charge you for smoking. I rented the car so I step out the car to smoke a cigarette and placed the pack in the cup holder. So that’s considered smoking.
I was treated unfairly and on top of it all Michael ** didn’t meet me on time to pick his car up on time when I was charged $120 to get it delivered to me so he told me to park it in the airport parking lot and they also charged me for the parking. Real bad customer service and very bad business. To make it worse they kicked me off of Turo for smoking when I never did. I will let all my family and friends know not to rent any car from Turo. They're rip off artist especially Michael **.
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021
I had an issue with not being to get ahold of a owner after picking up a vehicle. It was very hard to get ahold of customer service. The first person sounded like they had a rooster crowing in the background. It was unnecessarily frustrating and took a long time.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2021
Wonderful trip to Las Vegas and Turo owner, Howard, was great to work with. His vehicle was as described and overall experience was excellent. He was very accommodating and made me feel comfortable. I will definitely use this service again the next time I travel.
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2021
Turo, is a total racket. Do NOT get involved with this company. You will get burned time and time again. You will pay too much or not get paid enough. If something the guest brings a car back damaged (which is against their terms of service) if you don't have your own coverage you have to pay for the damages. The amount of trauma guests and hosts experience aren't worth it. RUN RUN RUN from this company. It's a scam. It's a scam. They don't care about you. They don't honor commitments. They say one thing and it turns out to not be true. They don't compensate you for THEIR ERRORS. I cannot express to you enough to USE A RENTAL CAR COMPANY. USE A RENTAL CAR COMPANY. FYI. If you do choose to use ** your credit card or personal insurance doesn't work with them. Get FULL COVERAGE. COVER YOUR BUTT because ** will not help you.
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021
I’m a over the road truck driver. I stay out on the road 26/30 days. Owning a car is pointless. With Turo I’m able to rent a car for as long as I need. The app is pretty straightforward and very convenient. Unlike the traditional car rental places that require you to use a credit card. I highly recommend this app!
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021
My experience was amazing. My host made me feel welcomed and gave me different activities to partake in, while being on vacation. This made me more comfortable and almost like a local. The car was a perfect pick! Thank you again!
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2021
I have used Turo twice, and both times it surpassed my expectations. I would recommend to anyone looking for a vehicle when away from home. This will probably be the only way I’ll go from here out. Check it out for yourself, you’ll be glad you did!
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2021
This was my second time renting via Turo. As the first time, it was an excellent experience. There was a variety of vehicles available in my area. Finding just what I wanted was easy. I am considering buying a certain vehicle and I was able to find it on your website to rent. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
I really like that when I took a late flight that the guy renting the car was at the airport waiting on me. So I didn't have to wait for the next day for a rental.... It made me feel safe late at night knowing that someone was connected to Turo was there...The car was nice and clean and really reliable.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
Was easy. On time. Car was great & clean. Website easy to navigate, browse, book, message owner. Convenient pick up & drop off. Beat prices at airport so saved money. Good mpg so saved there too. Would do again & recommend to others.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2021
This was the first time I used Turo and had a great experience. The owner of the car was exceptionally nice. The car was a 2021 Kia with only 8,000 miles. The car was delivered exceptionally clean. The owner was willing to drop off the car and pick up anywhere I wanted on the island. I will definitely consider using Turo in the future.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
Turo is great! The experience is amazing. The easy of renting a vehicle is so easy and very descriptive. Plenty of the owners of the vehicles are really nice and are always willing to accommodate your needs. The financial process is also very easy.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2021
Could not have been easier. Almost felt bad as we headed to the parking lot versus rental car lot. So easy. Not to mention the vehicle choice was endless. I ended up selecting an SUV - Porsche Cayenne, it was perfect for 4 adults. Extremely easy to select, communicate and drive. I broke up with Hertz, Budget and Enterprise. I am in love with Turo!!!
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
My experience is one of the worst. I flew to Chicago to pick up the car, but once the host found out we are ** he cancel on us. We told of we will be late and arrive at 3:30 PM. And he was really nice and text us no worries. Once he found out we are ** he text us to tell us he cancel it. Please if you are ** don't rent from Turo.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
I've used Turo a number of times both locally and on vacations. I've had nothing but a positive experience on every occasion. The service is user-friendly. The selection of cars always meets my needs, and the prices, especially during Covid, have been more than reasonable. It's convenient and usually beats the experiences I've had with traditional car rental companies. I always find what I'm looking for. I'd highly recommend you try them out. It could be the end of car rental companies for me.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
My experience with my host was exceptional! Will most likely rent from her again. The only experience I have with Turo is the Turo app. I would say the app is user friendly and responsive. It has clear and concise ads with cost.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2021
I really like renting a car from Turo, thank you to having me. I like the selections, the conditions of the cars, also many of the owners are great and polite, some need improvement, I would love to receive some discount to rent more.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
Very upset. Booked the car. Came to pick up. After waiting over one hour been told that verification failed. I did a nose surgery. I send them pictures from and after surgery pictures. Agent Miguel said, "Yes I believe it’s you. But I am sorry your account is block. We will send you full refund and will ask other departments to unblock your account quickly." Guys make sure you don’t do any type of surgery otherwise you will end up in the street without car. Very upset and rude for providing such low quality service.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
Everything was smooth and car was perfect. It was so easy. There was an excellent choice of cars and Brandon, the owner, was very attentive and answered all our questions within minutes of being asked. Thank you for offering such an amazing company.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
Not sure I like the idea of sending my personal DL info to renters. I don't mind having the info on file with Turo but sending my DL pic to all the renters I use seems like a breach in security. Please review your DL policies.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2021
Khan, the host, was very polite and professional. I borrowed his vehicle to look for a place to rent in the Champaign-Urbana area (2.5 hour drive). I drove the vehicle for two days and the return to Khan went smooth as well. I want to also thank Turo for creating such a great way of renting cars. So much better and easier than dealing with companies such as Enterprise or Hertz.
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2021
Everything went perfect... I LOVE Turo!! I would rent another vehicle from Turo anytime again as the process was clear and simple. I would rent recommend anyone to rent from Turo as it is simple and worth it as the prices are cheaper than using a regular car rental place.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
Fantastic and very professional service, Adam went above and beyond. He went out of his way to drop the car off at my home. Great communication the entire time and the car was spotless and drove like a dream. I'd definitely recommend Adam and would not hesitate to book with him again.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2021
Once again an incredible Turo experience! Shelby was awesome! Turo host top tier! On time, fuel full clean car. Drove all over. Imperial Beach to Sultan sea and back. Shelby was made for all the mountain roads ie 17 miles of curves ahead. A thrill from light to light. Incredible experience.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2021
The car was to its accurate description. It drove well. The owner was polite and efficient. I would definitely use the app again. It was local and convenient. Also the app was very easy to navigate to access vehicles in my area..
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The last time that I used Turo was before the pandemic when I traveled to Colorado. That experience was really easy. The communication with the driver was awesome and he was able to meet me at the airport no problem. This time however, setting up the location to meet and pick up was inconvenient due to the app. Getting picked up from the airport or even to just change the location of pickup was going to be an additional $120. Luckily the driver made it very easy and he was able to work with me as far as the pickup and drop off locations but to be honest with you, I won't use Turo again because of that. If I was required to pay the $120 it would have been cheaper for me to just rent a car. It would have also taken up a lot less time because I wouldn't have had to keep going through the app and calling the person to work out the details. It definitely was not worth using again.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
I rented with 5 Star Rentals and James was excellent. He arrived at the airport on time, the car was very clean. We had a small problem, I drove halfway to my destination and realize he still had the car key fob. I called him immediately and he met me at my hotel right away. Other than that it was excellent. I would highly recommend using Turo.
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2021
The whole process was one example of 'a snapshot of 'the future.' I made sure to get pre-approved and asked a chat rep about a couple of process questions. The rep was so helpful and this was prior to even renting a vehicle. Found a great car in San Diego. I loved skipping the aggressive sales upgrade encounter so common at car rental lots. Car was clean and gassed and the price was the price. A++++
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
The vehicle did get me from point a to point b, but for the price, this car should have been no more than $20 per day. The vehicle has cosmetic damage on the rear bumper. There was a safety issue with the driver's side mirror being cracked. The front of the vehicle look liked a piece was missing. The brakes grinded. This vehicle odometer may say 50k miles, but it felt like a vehicle with 150k miles on it. Lastly, the car wasn't washed or vacuumed. Had therr been more options available in the area, I would have probably had Turo cancel the trip.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
My first experience with Turo was great and I enjoyed the entire process from start to finish. Would definitely recommend Turo to friends and family. The communication was smooth and did not run into any issues whatsoever. My host was very friendly and accommodating to my needs.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2021
Turo is great alternative, especially in low served rental markets with little competition. Saved almost 2/3rds from other alternatives! Allison was so friendly and helpful even with multiple time of pickup and return times. She was very easy to coordinate with. I would most readily recommend her!
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
This was my first time renting on Turo and it was a great experience. Clear and easy instructions and very nice renter and reliable vehicle. I will definitely be renting on turo again. My only issue was some of the fees made it a bit expensive.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
I think you need to come up with a better dispute system… Tolls… People who don’t have Sunpass in their cars should not be able to charge above regular toll prices. Please find a way to be more responsive to customers.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
The car hosted by Turo was unfit to drive on road. We had to constantly keep an eye on heat meter as it was way too high. Car made so much noise, the experience just got worse when I complained about the event and Turo didn’t bother to respond. I had to follow up and push the case multiple times and finally Turo claims department valued my life with their $50 credit for this devastating experience. Worst experience booking and claiming with Turo.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2021
Car was very clean and very economical on gas.. The host handled everything contactless and very efficient.. I would definitely use this host and app again. I don’t know what else to say but if you would like to rent a car without the hassle use TURO.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
Always have great experiences on Turo. I haven’t used another car rental company since getting this app years ago. It’s so easy and I love not having to deal with a bunch of paperwork on site. The drivers are always responsive and everything is quick and easy!
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
SCANDAL!!! After an engine problem (coolant leak so we cannot be responsible) we had the vehicle towed by Turo (more than 20 hours of waiting). We have to go home on our own. Then we learn that the owner accuses us of scratches that we could not have done. Our supporting video is supposedly not acceptable because the car is wet! As if the huge traces of scratches cannot be seen in the rain!!! The owner himself has it repaired for $1,800 and is quickly reimbursed by turo and Turo is now asking us $ 1,800. Sounds like a bad joke. After dozens of emails and calls, Turo still refuses all of our evidence and explanations. We still do not know how to comment will manage.... IT'S A SHAME!!! If you don't have any problem, that's the slightest problem, YOU GET **!!! Even after taking out insurance! DON'T EVEN THINK OF RENT WITH THEM.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2021
Turo is very easy to use and it lets the renters choose from a number of vehicles not really offered by traditional car rental businesses. I like cutting out the middle man especially with the insurance. I definitely prefer this method and will use again.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
It was great fun time with my family and friends. Why did you want to run what Florida and then I really would like to rent this again and it was fun to rent. And me and my friends had enough time to rent it.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
They’ll lie to you and anything else to get you to pay their INFLATED fees then leave you stranded! We were taken advantage of by a seller who wanted new tires, they canceled our insurance on the car & charged us double what they’ll cost and closed the amount until we paid it. We then paid it after personally getting confirmation that our account we gain full access again after payment and they closed the account soon as we paid. Nobody can be trusted, they’re all pawns used to lie to you for a single person behind a computer to screw anyone who expects fairness. I wouldn’t recommend them if it was FREE.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2021
Appreciate the user-friendly platform! It's easy to navigate and not overwhelming with notifications. Owners have been 1st class and extremely helpful! Thank you also for not making your political opinion public. Don't care... just be a good app! Great job!
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I've had an overwhelmingly good experience with Turo. I've had a couple of issues with some hosts but Turo made it right. I do and will continue recommending Turo to my friends and family. Turo is a excellent source for car rentals and will always be my go to.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2021
This was my first and possibly last Turo trip. The car was not at the address listed. No big deal, I’ll reach out to the host. Upon contacting him, he just kept listing the same bad address then I called and he couldn’t describe the lot or give me directions or know any other streets around. I majored in cartography in college. I am a native Los Angelino. I can read a map. I have worked as a taxi driver. I don’t get lost very easily. It became painfully clear the host had never seen and possibly never set foot in the dirt of LA. For sure he lived in another city (probably another country as the delay and beeps heard in the call were reminiscent of international calls I’ve had in the past). This host owns several cars and this was his business.
Things got worse as I’m in the worst part of downtown LA. IT'S GETTING DARK AND MY PHONE IS DYING. The car I was to rent was 5 blocks away from the listed address and the lack of any direction or description from said host made things worse. So Much worse when I get there and it’s a scary lot with barbed wire, guard dogs and a crappy Winnebago and a trash tire fire. I swear to God I’m Not making this up. The gate is locked. It is 8:05 pm and now I can’t get my car and the lot attendant is drunk in the Winnebago and won’t come out.
Things get worse after I call support. I tell them I am In fear of being mugged or attacked. The young lady on the phone I tell her repeatedly my Phone is going to die and she takes down all my info and promises me a refund then it happens - my phone dies. And I’m on Los Angeles street and Maple near the 60/110 Freeways, the train tracks and River and burnt out buildings as far as the eye can see. It’s a bad scene. I walk a mile and there is a gas station but no one will let me charge my phone. I offer money and cold shouldered. I then walk another mile and find a 7-11 and bribe them $5 for 5 minutes to charge my phoneSo I call Turo back multiple times and as I scroll the phone keeps hanging up.
Every person I talk to in Turo has no history of my plight. Worse I still need a car and the app thinks I’m still on the initial ride - yeah the car I initially booked, was given the wrong address to, and was further f misinformed by the shady host himself as he gave me the wrong directions and lied to me about his associate being at the address to help me. That sketchy and locked parking lot didn’t even have pavement. It was dirt and trash and a Winnebago with trash can fires. Needles everywhere.
So I am talking to the latest Turo associate in the phone and she tells me she can’t get me another car because I booked the app until 10am. It’s now midnight. She tells Me I have to reach out to The shady host and ask him to end the ride. It’s now late snd he is presumably asleep. Although it’s probably 10 am in Moscow. Lolol. So I have no refund, no car, I’m Cold and completely vulnerable. I booked the car for pick up 6:30 pm. It’s now 3 am the next day and Turo is telling me I can’t have a refund or get a car because they don’t know how to override a previous booking regardless of It ever happening.
Turo so far has proven to be completely incompetent and the car and host were soooo awful I’m surprised the company is still in business. Turo has offered me nothing and I haven't even been emailed regarding the expectant refund. I am Completely hurt, disappointed and angry that this company can get away with this customer Service, this policy and no accountability. I told them I was in danger and no one and nothing was done. In fact they made it harder for me as I couldn’t book a ride after this. The second the associate heard my Situation. They should have found the nearest car and comped it period. Shame on you Turo, the absolute worst rideshare experience I’ve ever had.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2021
I really enjoy being able to rent the exact car I want. I can pick the price I want. I believe it has a faster check in and check out. I’ve used Turo several time already in Colorado and Utah and I’ve always had a great experience.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
On Sept 5, 2021, I rented a car from your app after arriving to LAX. Shortly after, I was stopped by 5 Beverly Hills cop cars not knowing why. I rolled down my window and the cop demanded me, my mother, and my aunt to exit the vehicle with our hands up IMMEDIATELY. The cop demanded me to sit on the curb with my hands up while they were doing some investigation. Following that, it was apparent that the owner of your Turo vehicle (Deontae) is under an open investigation regarding a sexual assault case. About an hour and a half later, we were told by the Beverly Hills cops that this case is being transferred to the L.A.P.D. and that our Turo rental will be impounded.
My mother, my aunt, and myself were in the blistering heat for an hour and a half WHILE being humiliated/embarrassed by the passing traffic and pedestrians. We were stranded with our luggage and my aunt suffers from asthma. Luckily, I had a friend to come pick us up after we were told that our Turo will be impounded, which inconvenienced her. You guys should have done some thorough background checks on your renters, which you failed to do. This is a huge safety and a LEGAL liability concern that should NOT have happened.
I have received multiple calls and text messages from the felon's family member. The fact they have my information makes me feel unsafe and sick to my stomach. As discussed over the phone (*CALLS ARE RECORDED FOR QUALITY PURPOSES) on Sept 5 with you and your other employees, I expected a 100% refund and my current car (red Hyundai Sonata) rental to be complimentary. After this horrible incident, Maria Cielo ** credited me a messily $35 from this experience which is very insulting. I have initiated a credit card dispute for the full amount of $598.75, since the customer service follow through has been horrendous. I’ve sent many emails and haven’t heard back from anyone. No one has made an effort to make this right. I’m also going to write multiple social media post about Turo and I am contacting my attorney on Monday.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
Can't beat it... Recommend to people all the time... Never use regular rentals again... Only thing I hate is the trip fee being RIDICULOUS if you don't plan a trip weeks and weeks in advance. The trip fee can cost more than the actual rental!
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
We had a smooth and easy experience renting a TURO car at the Denver airport. The host was extremely quick to reply in all cases, before, during, and after our trip. Our experience was much better than taking the long shuttle ride from the airport to all the offsite traditional car rental companies. We usually rent through Costco (so we can have free additional driver) but this was about half the price and we are both approved drivers. The car was ready and waiting in airport parking with key in a lockbox. Only issue we had was AC did not work well enough for some of the hot days. Host offered our money back for those days (more than generous) and will get it fixed right away. It is also easier to stay off the toll roads from the airport compared to the offsite car rentals. We appreciate TURO service and will be using them again soon.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2021
I’ve used Turo a few times in the past but this one the longest trip. It was a great experience. The car was clean and the guy dropped it off at the airport for me, which was very convenient. A great experience all around.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
The car's hosts are great. Turo the company itself Recertified my account after being a loyal customer since 2017. Then started charging me double the price that the host charges to rent a car. The host has no idea why Turo has taxed on so much money because they are only receiving a tiny portion of it. Turo use to be a good way to rent a car, but now they have done way too much with the price increase and it’s not even the host of the car. It is literally Turo taxing on all this money. It’s insane.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2021
As I do not own a car (and thus an existing insurance policy) renting a car through traditional means is prohibitively expensive. Although my experience with Turo has been so uniformly positive, I doubt I would ever go back to a rental car service. Economical, convenient, I’ve driven some seriously cool cars, and the hosts have always been super cool. There is no downside.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2021
Initially I had some issues with lack of communication from the person I originally booked with, I reached out to customer support and they were extremely responsive and understanding. I ended up having to book a second vehicle and customer support was extremely responsive and helpful during that process. After that it was A very pleasant experience. Better than any of the car rental companies I’ve ever dealt with prior.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
My three trips with Turo have all been exemplary! The hosts are friendly and helpful and they respond quickly. The vehicles were in great condition and all of my rides went smoothly. Even if I had a minor issue (flat tire), the host was right there with me every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Turo to all my friends!!
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2021
I found a good deal with Turo. The owner and car were great; it was a joy to work with Sodik. His car is awesome and very clean. I didn't have any issues at all. Sodik was very responsive and understanding.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
Experience was great. Very easy to use app on the guest side as I'm used to the host side mostly. Host was very easy to work with and very responsive. Electric cars are tough to get used to as you have to charge sometimes all night but I will research better in the future.
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
The vehicle I rented had stains, was rusting, had no license plates, was dented, had warning lights flashing/alarming on the dashboard...and when I asked for another vehicle, I was told that one wasn't available. It was AWFUL!! My previous rental before this one didn't have the equipment it was supposed to have (A DVD system in the rear for my children to watch movies on our long drive). Very dissatisfied with TURO!
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
Host said I had a dog in there. I tried to dispute with Turo and they seem to think the charge is legitimate but the guy got in the car himself. Annoyed by the service I was given. I've used turo before and have never had an issue. Beware of the host. Some try and charge for no reason!
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2021
Everything went smoothly. Rodrigo was easy to communicate with and the car was reliable. The Turo website was easy to use and the savings over current car rental rates was huge. I will certainly use Turo again when I need a rental car.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2021
My family and I wasted over 9 hours, and over $200 on Turo. The host posted an inaccurate listing. The car had ants, the steering wheel buttons didn’t work, it needed an oil change, the check engine light was out, AND the transmission wasn’t working - the car would not change gears. The other concerns were not major to us, but once we noticed the car would not change gears, we turned around. Although we were 2 hours into our trip we could not risk using this car for the duration of our trip as there was no promise it would last that long, and it was unsafe. Turo has no system in place to check the accuracy of listings, and hosts post unsafe vehicles just to make a quick buck.
We spent hours waiting for Turo customer service, a towing service and for the host to respond before just making the decision to return the car to its host. Turo and host did not refund us our money, compensate us for our time, and charged us additional fees for gas and another booking.. although the lack of gas in the car AND is needed another book was due to the original one not being accurate. The host has fake 5 star reviews and outdated photos on his listing.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2021
Car was broken when we picked it up. Spoke to host who told us to keep driving it. It was in limp mode and would not shift correctly. Kept rebooting it to clear error messages but after a few days, it left us stranded 2.5 hours from where we picked it up. Had pay extra to get a one way rental from a national car rental chain. Requested a refund for our trouble and it was denied. I will never rent from Turo again. What a waste of money!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2021
I have now rented through Turo 3 times. It has been a pleasant and professional experience. The cars that I rent are not ones that a major rental company would handle, which is why I choose Turo. There is a personal level to this that I appreciate. I treat everyone's car as if it were my own. I bring them back in better condition than when I pick them up. Thus far I have not had an issue with either Turo, or a host. Everything seems to work out smoothly.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Fast, easy and convenient! After completing initial application review. Looking for a car hasn't been easier, plus the selection that you can rent from is better than a regular car rental place, the fees are upfront and no hidden fees. The customer service from the car owners so far has been great!
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Too many cancelations! I recently had taken a vacation (west cost) reserved the cars via TURO (in Sacramento, Denver, Seattle), Turo App ask the renters to send a text to car owner to confirm the reservations, and if the car owner not replying to your text/request. Turo does not have a way to force the reply from the car owners.
And when I called TURO to inform them that my reservation has not confirmed or replied after three or four text to the car owner. The TURO representative asked me for some of the info like my name, phone number, email address, date and place/city of reservation, etc. which I could confirm while I was driving, after she confirmed all the above mentioned info, she asked me for confirmation number which I did not have and I did not wanted to pick up my phone and look for that email while I was driving. "SHE forced me to look at my confirmation number." I felt so unsafe and I even told her that I am on freeway, I don't want to do that. She did not care and wanted me to look at the phone to give her confirmation number while I was driving. I would NEVER rent from TURO again, nor I would ever recommend them to anyone! Aziz
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Rental cars were very expensive. Almost the same price of hotel cost. However, most of the private auto renters were honest & fair in price. Very minimal price gouging. I will always remember the nicest, caring people. So “thank you to Turo & its great team”.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
Just wish I could get my deposit faster that's all...other than that the service was great. The car was excellent. The host was very nice...I definitely would recommend to my friends and family and also very affordable and efficient and the different types of cars to choose from helps a lot as well.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
It would be nice if the cars were in better condition. I rented a car that had a rust hole on driver side door. Take more pride like it was when Turo 1st began. Now people are renting cars for amounts that the cars are in terrible condition. And then the hosts threaten you to give them a 5 star review. Not cool.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
I do believe that someday Turo will get it right. This is similar to the Airbnb system but not as strictly enforced. We rented a car for a recent trip to Rhode Island. It looked fantastic. Even though our (lizard) car insurance didn't cover personal car loaners like Turo, the additional $400 plus for insurance (through Turo) still made a Turo rental cheaper. The biggest concern for me was that they are someone's personal car that can change in a instant. I believe if you are renting from a car rental company that they would want residual business and accommodate your needs. Well the worst thing that could of happened did. At the last minute the owner of the car cancelled our rental. We thought about trying a different owner/car rental but the "fool me once..." thing kept popping up in my mind. We dropped the idea knowing that someday it will be a good system but just not yet.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2021
I was scared, especially after reading some reviews where the owner of the car cancelled with little notice and Turo themselves posted that the cancel had happened. Even though that scared me it also instilled more trust in Turo. I knew then to look for individuals that haven't cancelled in the back or that had a longer track record. The car and process were so easy. I was surprised. We couldn't not have done our trip without TURO!.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
Host cancelled my reservation with virtually no notice leaving me stranded at the airport. The host's only proposed "solution" was to "try Uber or Lyft". The only "solution" offered by Turo customer support was a replacement booking at nearly double the cost of my original reservation. It seems like most people have an okay experience with Turo, but I see plenty of reviews from other customers who had a similar experience to mine. If something with your rental goes sideways, Turo will leave you holding the bag. Beware.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021
They did as expected. Excellent car and service. I would not be happy if I owned stock in a car rental company. Great car selection and very reasonably priced. I look forward to using this service again and again.
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021
The Turo app experience was very understandable and easy to use for my first time. The host was on time and easy to communicate with and the car was clean and gave me no trouble on the road. I will be back for sure.
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021
It was extremely easy and they made it effortless to rent. Car was amazing, price was right, and the ask to clean the car before turning it in isn’t a big deal. Thank you, will use again! Make sure to start giving some promo codes, you’ll see huge success!
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021
It had been a couple of years since I last used Turo and this time was not as smooth as before. Having to send my DL and picture before I was "approved" was upsetting since I didn't know that this was a requirement. Sending this information to someone that I don't know made me very unsettled. Having to locate my car in an airport parking garage was also not very conducive to excellent "customer service". First car we had, the entire gas cap cover would fall off when I pulled the latch. This was not shared with me until a day or two after we picked it up. Neither car came with a full tank of gas.
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2021
My experience with Turo has been great. Good rates, convenient meeting to receive rental, good ability to talk to owner and good reliability. Have received numerous compliments on interesting cars. Look forward to another rental next week. Wish more cites had more selection of cars.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021
Turo was so easy to use, and saved me a lot money. Quick and easy. I got a real nice car from Justin and we communicated to make the pick up and drop off happen with ease. Next time I travel I will definitely use Turo.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021
Turo is a great platform to rent from much cheaper and easier than a traditional rental car company. The value is a lot better. Also you get a lot nicer car for the money spent and turo has your back if any issues should arise although I’ve never had any.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2021
I booked a car with 7 seats to pick up my friend and his wife and 2 kids and 6 luggage at 7am. I booked it a month in advance to make sure I have it ready. On the day before the booking at 11 pm I got a call that this car is not available. I could not find any other 7 seaters on that day as it was very short notice. I booked a smaller car and had many trouble of going the trip back and forth and I called other friend to help us out. After all this trouble, support did not do anything except giving me 20$ back saying this is the maximum out of 150$. Moreover, they did not allow me to speak to their manager as the case is not "that serious". Please think many times before booking with them.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021
This was my first time using Turo. I thought the service worked well and I had a seamless experience. The Porsche 911 I rented was phenomenal, and I feel like I was able to rent a special car at a reasonable price. Overall, I was impressed.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021
The people who I rented the car from charged me extra for mileage. I don't have a problem with that, but the mileage was too short of distance. I live in Southern California, and rented the car for a weekend trip. Unless you stay with 1 hour away, it's pretty much impossible to keep the car under a certain mileage.
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021
What better way to choose your ride, duration, insurance, and have it delivered at the airport just as you get to a new city! Great experience with Turo as always! Have used Turo in over a dozen cities, over the last 5 years wonderful always!
Reviewed Aug. 25, 2021
Super easy to use system, great support and makes life better when traveling! Gives you the chance to skip the lines and wait times at rental car companies, saves you on fees and best of all you get drive the cars you've always wanted for a fraction of the price.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021
I have been with Turo for almost 2 years and one of the top rated all star host. I had invested a lot of money and time with them by putting new cars and following every detailed terms and conditions. They always cheat on you when it comes to paying you plus traffic tickets plus cleaning cost etc. When you try to reason with them they simply block your account without ANY explanation. No manager to speak to, all the customers rep with very thick accents. Worst part is if your car ever gets into an accident by the guest, even you are not at fault you are totally bankcorrupt. If they feel you are demanding an explanation from them they simple block your account and kick your account. You can't even access your money for that week etc. In short I highly DO NOT recommend hosting your cars on Turo platform as it's a total high risk of your investment with very little or no profit end of the day. I hope it help some people from falling into the pit of hell.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2021
I rented a Range Rover. I paid the extra for pick up and drop to TF Green Airport area. On the morning of the 5th day, the rear passenger window slipped the track, and fell straight down into the door. Neither the host nor Turo responded in real time. The host responded 3hours later, and Turo responded the next day. Neither would engage in a phone conversation. Both used the app as a buffer. The host offered to return the car early via the app. I could not return the Vehicle via the app, so the host said that she would return it for me, and had me park the Vehicle where she worked.
After a week of emailing Turo back and forth, they said the host said I kept it for the duration of the rental and kept the money because of damage that I had caused. Total scam. It's a British car. They break all by themselves. No more Turo for this man. Terrible communication practices. Horrible customer service. They will never speak with you directly. Imagine trying to resolve an issue with one email per day, where the customer rep keeps getting the details wrong! Sheeesh! I wouldn't even know where to start with a small claim. Do NOT use Turo!
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021
Fabulous! This rental saved me over $200 from the major rental car companies as I landed in NY but was able to secure this car from Dr. ** in NJ and Wow. Beautiful luxurious Lincoln car that was simply a pleasure to drive. Dr. ** also had the E-ZPass for all the tolls and was very professional from the start of the rental all the way thru to the return of the car. Thank you. Certainly rent again. Solomon
Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021
On August 2nd, 2021 I was charged $1106 for damages I did not do. Turo's investigators lack the expertise to conduct a proper investigation. I am not sure if this is sloppiness from the company or just a plain scam to charge renters for damages we did not commit. After reading complaints on the BBB website, I realized, I am not the first person with this same issue. Here is why I am suspicious about this company.
I submitted a picture of the alleged damage on July 16th (day I picked up the car). Turo completely dismissed this evidence and proceeded to charge me $1106 for this damage. After a lengthy and frustrating back and forth with poorly trained staff, I received an email acknowledging the evidence I submitted and dismissing the charges. They did not specify how I will receive these funds back, instead, they announced an additional charge of $731 for "additional repairs that are needed". They claimed these new charges are hidden charges that mechanics find while repairing the vehicle. If I am being dismissed for the previous damages, why do I need to pay for these new hidden damages caused by the original damage? They do not list or provide an explanation of the new damages (After reading other BBB reviews, I realized this is something other people have issues with too) and proceeded to warn that I will be charged in 24hours.
I am highly suspicious of this company. They are not doing things logically and won't provide you with proper customer service. They make you go in circles to get your case resolved. When you call they will always escalate your case, however, nothing is properly resolved. They refer you to communicate via email, but you get a response from a different agent every time with an unlogic response. When I was on the phone, and I asked to speak with a supervisor, they said supervisors contact customers in 7 business days. I made a request and I never received a phone call from a supervisor.
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2021
This was a business trip, and I decided to treat myself to a Corvette for the week. The car host picked me up at the airport, full tank and ready to go. I had a fair number of miles that I did not even use up, and returned the car directly to the airport check in area. Faster than Uber, better car, and much more fun! Make sure to take pics of any scrapes or dings etc. My host did prior and someone left a small scuff on the side mirror, but take your own pics just in case!
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2021
The only bad thing I didn’t like is that I wanted to extend my trip 1 hr and it was going to charge me a day's rate. That was the only issue but is a huge issue and that stops me from recommending Turo.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021
Unfair claims. I had to pay way more than I was supposed to save (vs traditional rental cars) because of unfair reviews from Turo staff even when I provided strong evidence of the car status at pick up. Very disappointed.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021
Host did amazing guiding me through to be my first time. Car was really clean and smelling good. I like the flexibility with Turo. Prices are competitive vs car rental franchises. Will definitely use Turo again. Give it a try.
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021
I had my first ride with Turo. The host was easy to talk to. The app is easy to use. My first ride cancelled on me. Turo gave me a 20% discount to use on my next car. I thought this was super generous and truly appreciated it.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2021
I made a reservation several months ago with Turo for a car in Baltimore Maryland. Last week I double checked with the owner to make sure everything was still ready to go. Yesterday I woke up to find that Turo had canceled the reservation only four days before my trip with no notification to me. No email, no text message, no phone calls, no nothing. Now I had to pay almost double from a car rental agency! I am suing them for the difference in price. They would not let me speak to anyone by phone claiming that there are no direct lines for anyone. My only option was to do everything via chat which was unacceptable to me as I was already late for work. Very very poor customer service. I will never use them again! No one could tell me why my reservation was canceled!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
I would like to say this was my first experience with TURO and it was very good. The host Blake was accommodating n responsive to my needs. Vehicle I rented was sharp and clean as well. I already have recommended TURO to my friends. Thanks again.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
Everything was great about this rental. From the ease of making adjustments to the date and time to Erin’s responsiveness. And not to mention, the car was fantastic! It was very clean, ran great, and was exactly as advertised, maybe better. Will definitely rent again.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
First time using Turo and it was easy and so much fun! Can't wait to rent another fun car for the day! Pick up and drop off was efficient and the owner was super friendly. I was impressed overall. Will be using Turo again soon!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
Our experience with Turo was amazing from placing the reservation, to picking up the car, to returning the car. The owner was very responsive when we had questions and everything seemed easy to manage. It is a great service to tap into when traveling.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
Last week I finished up my first, and certainly not last, rental with TURO. It could not have been any easier. The selection of vehicles is excellent (area dependent of course) and the costs are less than any rental car company that I found by almost half for this quality of car. This speaks more to the host but the car was absolutely beautiful and looked like it just rolled out of the showroom. Highly recommend this app!
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
The car we rented for Portland pickup on 8/16 was damaged prior to us arriving. The bumper was zip tied together barely and we have constant worry it’s going to fall off. It’s hideous looking and we were not given the opportunity to trade cars. The back driver's side floor covered with popcorn? Clearly not cleaned. I’m still shocked this is permissible. It was our first try with Turo.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
I would NEVER recommend this site. Not only did our car get cancelled at the very last minute, but trying to even contact Turo is impossible. I finally had to do a "chat" online - which kept disappearing, and was pretty much just a animated computer. I never found a replacement, and never got an answer on my refund. The only thing I was told is that that host will get a $25 fine. Big deal! Doesn't help me when I am needing a vehicle and have to rent from a RELIABLE agency at the last minute and pay top dollar. I never write reviews, but this was just a TERRIBLE experience. Would never recommend them.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2021
Great app and great experience. Peer to peer is so much easier than using the big rental car companies. Better deal, better cars, more convenient. A real disruption to the market. I have used Turo several times with a great experience every time.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2021
Turo is a convenient way to rent the exact car you want. No last minute changes or other hassles you may experience through the big car rental agencies. You deal with one person and you get what you paid for. I definitely recommend Turo for travelers and hosts alike.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2021
The process was super smooth. Our vehicle was just as described and practically new (less than 5,000 miles, if my memory serves me correctly). The owner provided for pick up and drop off at airport, which was super convenient and easy. I’ll definitely use again.
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2021
I used Turo for the first time this month (8/2021). I had a bad experience. The car I got was newly painted (blue), old Toyota with 122,000 miles on it. The seat was dirty. The gas mileages was poor. It was so bad, that I was out of the gas on California Highway, and I had to call GEICO road service. The car's exterior fallen down during my driving. The car had a noise when starting. The Turo customer services made me talking to 5 persons during 2 hours of conversation. They made me texting to another department after I talk to 5 people.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021
It was so great not to have to stand in line to get a vehicle, and the vehicle was awesome. Great communication! Will definitely use TURO in the future for our rental car needs. The vehicle was clean and easy to find, the pictures attached to the reservation helped navigate the parking lot.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021
I wanted a 20 day car rental. I saw a vehicle on Turo for $41 per day, which would be $820. Before I was given the final price with fees, I had to provide them with address, birth date, driver's license number, credit card number, cell phone number and a picture. After all the time to do that I finally get the real price, which with fees was $1,025, which is 25% above the price listed on the site. This is an unreasonable amount of fees and it was unfair and deceptive to obtain all of my information before giving me the true price of the rental. I would not trust them to ever do the right thing. The $41 per day price was a bait and switch.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021
Without even reaching out to me first, I was charged $50 for a cleaning expense that was in no way justified against the “unreasonably dirty” cleaning guidelines from Turo. It’s an all star host so I guess whatever they say goes. Bad business and I’ll no longer be using Turo. Silvercar here I come. P.S. the car smelled like smoke and hardly had gas in it upon pickup. I took the high road and provided a positive review since the guy was friendly. Guess I got games.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021
Hawaii is always great to visit. Getting a convertible to enjoy the islands is even better. It is great knowing exactly what vehicle you are getting ahead of time and having a host on the island who can offer suggestions and advice if needed.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021
I loved the flexibility with the type of vehicle, reviews, and connecting with the owner of the vehicle throughout the process. I enjoyed the availability of a variety of car types and brands, and had a great experience with my rental.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021
The host was really easy to work with and the app works pretty well. Overall it would be nice if Turo could immediately list the exact times a car is available for pick up. But the host this time did a good job of picking up where the app leaves off. I rented a Porsche Boxster S and the process was as simple as could be! I love using Turo and as a previous Turo host I am satisfied to see the ease of being a renter.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021
I had my first experience with Turo this past weekend. When I went to pickup the car, the host was not there for me to ask any questions on the 2011 Nissan Maxima, instead I had to get the keys from a coworker. Upon turning the car on there were lights on the dashboard (traction control and no air bags). Not knowing if this was faulty since there was no host and I had to get on the road I proceeded with the trip.
About an hour into the trip water from the air conditioning started leaking into the footwells to the point where if you stomped your foot you could visibly see splashing. On the way back from the trip, low tire pressure notifications kept popping up from a cracked rim every hour after refilling with air. Eventually, I was stuck in the middle of nowhere in Ohio far away from tire shops and civilization to get this issue fixed. There was no towing nearby, and this cracked rim issue caused a delay of 5 hours in the trip. It turns out the rim was an awkward size and different local tire shops would need a replacement order that wouldn't come for a couple of days.
What I ended up having to do is go to a local welder and WELD the rim back shut, then proceed to get a new tire as well since the cracked rim was ripping up the tires inside. Once the wheel was repaired, the stability control light had gotten turned off, meaning the car was given with a wheel that was causing the light to turn on in the first place. This 5 hour delay in the trip caused me to have to take an additional day off of work as well as push the "return date" for the car (an additional item I was charged). Eventually I made it back home to NJ and dropped off the car (once again the host was not here for the drop off).
Thinking at the bare minimum it would be reasonable for Turo to refund the unexpected costs due to the unsafe car they rented me, I reached out to Customer Support multiple times on the matter. Their response is that the refund is up to the discretion of the host, who clearly wasn't acting in good faith since the beginning of my trip. So why would he refund me in the first place? This is a situation Turo needs to take into their own hands and they are refusing to do so.
I am extremely concerned that they are ok with this car continuing to be listed on their site due to the level of seriousness they took my inquiry - they gave me a $50 credit to use on my next Turo trip thinking that would resolve the matter. The responses were also copied and pasted canned statements, with broken english sprinkled in (they refuse to get on the phone with you, they only let you talk to them through chat and email). That credit is going to go to waste, and I highly recommend anyone reading this to stick with a proper Enterprise, Avis, anyone else who takes full ownership of the maintenance policies they have in place.
Reviewed Aug. 13, 2021
Although the host and his car were amazing your roadside assistance and customer service team is trash. Not only did they dispatch for the wrong reason the first time (which I had to wait an hour for) & that service person said “I only do tire changes not tows. Call dispatch again”. So I had to call dispatch again and that Turo team member was helpful but then said it would be another hour and a half, with no way to expedite service despite your first Turo team member being the cause of the miscommunication and having to call again.
Not only did I have to spend another hour and a half waiting for the tow truck but they extended my wait time by another hour and when I called to ask they said it will be just another 30 minutes. But all they did was adjust the ETA on the tracker and froze it so I ended up still waiting another hour and then some. I know you have no control over tow trucks however it would’ve been avoided if your first employee labeled the dispatch correctly.
Secondly, when I called again for a dispatch your Turo employee said it would be covered. I see on the terms page about the fee. But how can you say me getting a nail from the interstate in the tire was my fault. I didn’t put the nail there and I wasn’t driving recklessly to cause damage to the tire. None of it was intentional. It was a pure accident. Your team caused me to lose a whole day of my vacation and I had to pay to Uber while the car was in the shop. Since your team decided it was "at fault" for an accidental nail in the tire which is a common occurrence for most drivers, renting from your app has cost me double what the actual rental cost because of towing, tire, and Ubers. Again I lost an entire day of my vacation because of your team and you expect me to shell out even more money to you.
Thirdly, communicating about this incident, your team has proven further they do not care and have been awful. Since the afternoon of the day I turned it in both the host and I have been getting messages saying “Sorry for your battery issue”. I NEVER reported any issues with the battery. We reported this was false but every time I continue to contact your team via email they keep saying something about the battery. The battery was never mentioned. I have been asking to speak to a manager or a higher up of the customer service team because anyone who has responded to me so far has been clueless and unhelpful. No manager has yet to contact me.
I will absolutely not recommend this app to anyone and never use it again, it is a rip off and I'd rather rent from the big companies. Very disappointed in this app and any and all reviews will definitely reflect that. Based off the absolutely atrocious customer service and experience I’ve had with your company I highly doubt anything will come of this.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021
This was my first experience with Turo and Jordan made it all so easy. Mahalo for that. Pick up was right next to my hotel and so was drop off. Car was clean and ready on time. The only thing missing was onboard navigation, but we had our cell phones, so no issue. Jordan is a great host and will definitely use his service again when on the island. You made my first interaction with Turo a great one. Would absolutely recommend Jordan!!
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021
I've used Turo a few times. Usually my experience is pleasant, but my last experience was horrible. I rented a vehicle for 5 days and was wrongfully charged a smoking fee. When I asked the customer support team to please investigate the matter because me and my guests didn't smoke in the vehicle, they blocked my account. I tried to leave a bad review on the guy's profile who I rented the vehicle from, and Turo deleted my comment. They charged me $150 extra for something I never even did. And it's virtually impossible to even speak to someone about the matter.
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021
Car was delivered late; the temporary tag was expired and we set a time to meet to attach plate at 5pm. Plate was changed at 8:15pm. Lucky we did not get stopped by police. I paid $100 delivery fee for airport location. Owner should refund half of drop off fee at the very least.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021
This was my first time using Turo. The host was very accommodating. The vehicle was very nice and the experience was very seamless. I would recommend this app to anyone and I will definitely be using it again in the near future.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021
This was my first time utilizing Turo, and I could not have been happier with the experience. My family and I were flying into Washington DC for a wedding taking place in the mountains about 2 hours outside the city, and renting a car was necessary. Knowing that we would be spending a lot of time on the road, we wanted to be comfortable, and also wanted to avoid long lines and crowds due to Coronavirus restrictions. We chose a 2016 G-Wagon and it was in flawless condition, and the handoff was very easy and intuitive. Randall was an incredible host, communicative and made the whole experience fantastic. I will most definitely be using Turo in the future, and will likely never use a typical car rental company again!
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021
Saul was very easy to work with and I had no problems with the car. I would rent from Saul again. Bottom line is it was a great experience and I think Turo is a great way to go. It is a win win situation.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021
Great service vehicle was in excellent condition, used the Cadillac truck for m daughter sweet 16. It was easy to book and the customer service was top level. The vehicle was clean and you can tell it was well maintained.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021
Excellent Choice for me & my family. I will definitely recommend this to my Contacts. Very easy pick up at the Airport & the vehicle was clean, full of gas and ready to go. Looking forward to coming back and doing it again.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021
I first booked a vehicle for this trip well in advance. I had many choices and found the perfect van for our needs. Six or eight weeks before our trip the owner of the van reached out to me and said they decided not to rent their van this summer and asked me to cancel to avoid a penalty from Turo. I cancelled and book a suburban which did the job but not as well and cost me twice as much since there were limited options at that point.
A couple days before our trip the owner of the suburban reached out and said the A/C had broke in her suburban. The owner did what she could to make it right including dropping the vehicle off and picking it up from the airport. I look and could not find anything that would work for us for less than $4000. We had no choice but to go with no A/C for our 9 day drive around California which included a few days that were over 100 degrees. In the future I will book these long, planned in advance trips with a traditional car rental company who has options when there is a mechanical failure. I would only use Turo for last minute rentals.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021
Didn't like the way pricing is set up. It says one price on the vehicle page but doubles when you check out. My experience with the owner of the car was exceptional. He was very helpful any time I asked him anything and his car was amazing. Just think the pricing should be more upfront.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021
My first time booking with Turo started off great. I found a vehicle that would work great for a great price. The "Host" told me he preferred to text instead of use the Turo message system, which I now realize is so his conversation couldn't be tracked. 20 days before my trip he messaged me that the vehicle was totaled and I would need to cancel the trip. He was extremely rude. I looked up the policy on Turo and the host is the one that needs to cancel. It would have affected my ability to rebook. Turo helped me to get him to cancel so I could get a refund. You can only review trips successfully completed, so there is no way to review this condescending "Host" that has drastically increased the price of my vacation by needing a last minute rental. I will never book with Turo again because they don't hold their "Hosts" accountable for last minute cancelations or rude condescending behavior to their customers.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
I tried Turo for the first time to book a trip from host West Coast Luxury Rentals LLC and the commercial host took 3 days to get back to me after booking and paying for trip. Flag #1 but I stayed the course they finally got back to me and said since they are a commercial host I had extra fees to pay so I did on a separate sent invoice from host that was flag #2. I called and never got to reach anyone at all not even a voicemail so that was flag#3. I cancelled my trip thru Turo got that money back but never the other fees from outside invoice.
This is suppose to be a legit rental company and they kept my money over $1k and my trip was booked well over a month in advance. To boot Turo said the only thing that can be done is to talk to your host but when no one answers any phones or emails how is that possible. Turo and the commercial host West Coast Luxury rentals both a thieves and please be careful dealing with Turo and some host. I have proof to back up any and everything if anyone needs or has any questions.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
Another great experience with Turo! Daniel was great to work with. Made the pick up and drop off very easy. Truck was as advertised. Worked great for us. Very clean and comfortable. The air-conditioned seats were awesome..I would do it again!
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
I've had great experience with Turo in the past and the hosts have been very cooperative for the most part. Few concerns I'd like to point out.
1. Turo used to have a referral program. I used to be able to send friends a link and they would register and when used, they would get a 1st time discount and I would get a $25 credit but that's not available anymore.
2. This happened couple times with one in the past where I was charged for the rental before the host would accept or or cancel and then once they cancelled, I had to wait for few days before the money was returned back into my account. Suggestion. Only charge renter once the host accepts and confirms the rental time requested.
3. I rented a car aug 1st-5th but needed till the 19th and someone else was renting for just 2 days so I had to find another car. Luckily I did and currently renting from Monique and she is awesome. But both of these rental pickups and drop off is over 55 miles away each way from where I'm located. There should be some kind of benefit/service from turo if I'm renting for this long and have to get a ride this far each way for pick up and drop off.
4. Just a thought, it would be great incentive to have a point accruing system for renting through turo so the more trips/days rented, the more points and can get:Percentage off next rental, Merchandise/gifts claimed, Gift cards/vouchers redeemed, Gas cards.
These are my opinions and concerns. Thanks.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
I rented a car through Turo for the first time. I declined the insurance coverage since I have very good insurance on my own auto. However, over the course of my 10 day rental one of the tires started to go low on air. I proceeded to go to a service station and add air to the tire. After the rental was over, the owner claimed I did damage to the tire (even though she stated that the tire was fully worn in a text message). Turo refused to acknowledge that the tire was worn prior to my rental and insisted I pay $1000 for repairs to a tire that was well worn prior to my rental. They completely disregarded common sense and sided fully with the car owner in spite of plenty of evidence to the alternative.
A renter should NEVER be responsible for routine maintenance of a vehicle. If you choose to rent with them, be prepared to pay for all oil changes, tire replacements, brake repairs, headlight/taillight replacements and so forth. You will be absolutely responsible for ANY failure that occurs while the car is in your possession. IMO, just stay away from them.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021
This is my third experience using TURO and again my expectations are always met and easy to work with. We rented in Hawaii as no rental cars are available and I just prefer working now with a private party versus a big company, much easier communication.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021
Car was the cheapest I could find in the area, that was most important to me. The car worked, but had a few issues with a tire needing to be balanced and the car puking to the right. The host was nice, but needs to learn how to be more straightforward when it comes to timing. She said she was right around the corner and she ended up getting to the pick up location 20 minutes later, I waited a total of 25 minutes. If she told me right off the bat it'd be 25 minutes I wouldn't have been disappointed.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021
Another great experience with Turo. Great price for a great vehicle. Rented a car from Turo in Maui, Hawaii and had a great experience. Host was very personable and communicated well. Car was clean and very roomy. Upon return of the vehicle our host gave us a little gift. Look forward to renting from Turo in the future.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2021
Just ridiculously expensive all around. Not the fault of Turo, I'm glad that it's an alternative to the ordinary car rental options but there are too many fees and the insurance extras just make it a little too much to use on a regular basis. I enjoyed my first experience, however, and my host was really nice and easy to work with.
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