Originally Posted by
A318neo
I am trying Turo. I have doubts. The reason for trying it is costs. The cheapest rental I can find is a Hertz Manager's Special for $378 for a few days I need the car. Autoslash is slightly more with Fox Rent a Car, which has complaints. Other companies, such as Hertz (not a Manager's Special), Avis, Thrifty, National are all around $400 or higher.
In contrast, Turo has a $205 rate for a 2012 car. They also have quite a few mid-$200's. A 2018 BMW X1 goes for $400.
My doubts are the car will be in poor condition, that there may be surprise charges, or the owner will not meet me or have a lockbox. The owner has about 15 reviews and two cars for rent.
Turo can be an interesting alternative when prices for traditional rentals are high, but I would recommend re-checking rates, or even better, make a pay-later booking and track it with AutoSlash. Prices can and do fluctuate (sometimes significantly), so by pricing out a rental once on a single day/time, you are likely not seeing the lowest rates available.
If you do go with Turo, please do report back on your experience with them.