You must be 23 or older to book a trip in Canada. We apply the following additional age requirements and vehicle restrictions based on your age at the time you book a trip, not the age you’ll be when the trip takes place.
Can I rent Turo in Canada?
To book a car on Turo in Canada, you must create a Turo account, be 23 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information.
Does Turo require you to be 25?
Specialty or classic vehicle requirements
You’ll have the option to submit an appraisal to confirm that you and Turo agree on the vehicle’s value. Eligibility vehicles must: be 25 years or older (special considerations for vehicles more than 12 years old but less than 25 years old)
Does Turo charge more for under 25?
No matter which tier you fall into, the Turo young driver fee is on the higher end for U.S. rentals: $30 per day if you’re 21 to 25 years old, and $50 a day if you’re 18 to 20.
Does Turo check age?
Turo permits guests 18 and older to rent vehicles, but you must be 21 or older to rent a car with a total market value of more than $20k. You must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class car and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class car or a specialty vehicle.
Is Turo worth it in Canada?
For many people, the answer will be yes. Turo can be the perfect way for many Canadians to start a side hustle with little effort. Earning extra income is rarely a bad thing and you can choose how active you’ll be on the platform.
Is Turo big in Canada?
As of 2022, there are over 53,000 cars available to be rented in over 350 cities across Canada and 1.2 million Canadians participating in Turo’s peer-to-peer business model. Not bad for an enterprise that only launched in Canada in 2016.
Why does Turo say I’m not eligible?
Requirements with regard to age, license, identification, and communication differ by region. If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements in your area, you’ll be unable to book a car. Check the age requirements for the car you’re trying to book. You must meet established age requirements to book certain vehicles.
Can Turo deny you?
Turo has the right to decline your trip request and remove you from the platform because of your auto insurance score, criminal background, driving record, or any other reason. If we’ve denied you access to Turo, find out whether you can resolve your problem booking a car.
Is there another app like Turo?
Three popular services that work similarly to Turo include Getaround, Lyft Rentals, and Uber Rent. You’ll find specific details about these three car sharing service options below.
Is get around cheaper than Turo?
Between Getaround and Turo, which is cheaper? In terms of the actual rental cost, the two companies are virtually identical. Car owners set the rental price that they want to charge, so prices can vary widely. The price also varies based on the rental period (whether you choose hourly, daily, or weekly car rental).
Can someone else drive my Turo car?
Guests can add up to eight additional drivers. Additional drivers must pass our verification process to be added to a trip. In the US and Canada: We notify hosts when we approve an additional driver and display that driver’s name on the Trip details page.
How do I avoid Turo fees?
5 ways to avoid Turo young driver fee
- Rent through other companies on Turo. Turo gives you two choices for booking cars as young drivers.
- Look for discounts.
- Use ridesharing platforms.
- Use a different mode of travel.
Does Turo check ID?
Message your guest and explain that Turo requires you to verify their identity within 24 hours of the trip start. Ask them to upload verification pictures to Trip photos since you won’t be meeting face to face.
How do you get approved for Turo?
To complete the approval process, log onto Turo, go to your Account page, tap “Get Approved to Drive” at the bottom of the page, and follow the instructions.
When you get approved to drive via your Account page, we’ll require the following:
- Profile photo.
- Phone number.
- Email address.
- Driver’s license.
- Address.
Does Turo require a credit card?
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.
Where is Turo most popular in Canada?
People are still on the go in Toronto
In July and August, Toronto ranked fourth globally for cities with the highest number of Turo trips.
Is Turo legal in BC?
BC, it’s your turn to earn. After years of hard work, Turo has officially landed in BC.
When did Turo come to Canada?
2016
Since its launch in Canada in 2016, Turo has rapidly expanded its car sharing platform to over 1.2 million members and 53,000 cars, making us the largest car sharing marketplace in the country. Eastern Canada joins other Turo hubs in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia.
Is Turo legal in Ontario?
As of 2021, Turo operated in five provinces in Canada – Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and British Columbia. In addition to the four countries where Turo operates, you can also sign up as a Turo “Commercial Host” in many other countries worldwide (56+ countries in all).
Can Canadian rent on Turo in the USA?
Whereas traditional car rental companies have locations at airports and some outposts in cities, Turo’s cars are available wherever there are hosts (it’s currently available all across the U.S., Canada, and in the U.K.).