Car rentals

[jfish26]

One nice thing about Turo is that you can guarantee exactly what kind of vehicle you're getting. So, if ous wants to make sure he gets a 4WD SUV, Turo is the best way to go.

Right; we're going to Hawaii next week, and might get an open-everything Jeep for a day or two, just to fool around.

Which island?

Maui. Certainly, advice welcome.

[jfish26]

Similar story to fish: Had to use Enterprise b/c they were the only ones that had cars left--they employ mostly ex-D1 athletes whom are trained and naturally equipped to aggressively upsell. Told the guy I was driving from DEN to Cripple Creek and his aggressive upsell was an Escalade for that ride. What?

Then in central Illinois, the only car left was a Chrysler 300 and there was an ice storm expected. Got stuck in the hotel parking lot/ice rink.

Now that I think of it, what a headache of an industry.

Maybe the worst, tip to tail. And there's no good reason for it except, I guess, an insanely-high barrier to entry.

[Overlander]

My only concern with Turo is getting in a wreck. I got rear-ended in a rental car, and while I know that Turo is insured-up and there's no risk from that standpoint, there's just zero emotions involved when it's a rental car company's car that gets fucked up.

Also haven't used Turo from an airport, so have no clue how convenient that would be.

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

[CrimsonNBlue]

It seems like it really comes down to whether for a particular trip you have to have a certain car or not.

Back in the day when I was Hertz President's Circle, I would routinely get Audi's and Benz's for the cost of standard, sometimes 15-20 bucks/day. But couldn't count on it. Granted, vast majority of trips were for work.

Carshare and traditional rental each have their place. I tend to stick with traditional given the familiarity of the process at every airport--Turo a great option though that I use in spots. Now, lodging, give me a hotel 95 times out of 100 over an airbnb.

[JKLivin]

Right; we're going to Hawaii next week, and might get an open-everything Jeep for a day or two, just to fool around.

Which island?

Maui. Certainly, advice welcome.

I've been on Kauai and Oahu. Enjoy Maui. I've heard it is great.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

My only concern with Turo is getting in a wreck. I got rear-ended in a rental car, and while I know that Turo is insured-up and there's no risk from that standpoint, there's just zero emotions involved when it's a rental car company's car that gets fucked up.

Also haven't used Turo from an airport, so have no clue how convenient that would be.

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

[jfish26]

My only concern with Turo is getting in a wreck. I got rear-ended in a rental car, and while I know that Turo is insured-up and there's no risk from that standpoint, there's just zero emotions involved when it's a rental car company's car that gets fucked up.

Also haven't used Turo from an airport, so have no clue how convenient that would be.

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

You're sort of alluding to one of the more confounding things about the "big box" rental car experience, which is the insane rental rate volatility.

Once I book something, I always check again every few days when on hold or something. 9 times out of 10, I'll end up with either or both a much better car and/or a much better rate by the time I travel.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

You're sort of alluding to one of the more confounding things about the "big box" rental car experience, which is the insane rental rate volatility.

Once I book something, I always check again every few days when on hold or something. 9 times out of 10, I'll end up with either or both a much better car and/or a much better rate by the time I travel.

Bingo! I have found the same to be true.
On another semi related note - I hope you enjoy your trip to Maui!
I haven't been there in 32 years but one thing I assume that hasn't changed, driving around the island, it's an extremely aesthetically relaxing and peaceful place to be.

[CrimsonNBlue]

All about supply. They don't want the vehicles just sitting on the lot all weekend.

[KUTradition]

is there a Hawaiian island that isn’t great?

[jfish26]

is there a Hawaiian island that isn’t great?

Molokai, for a time.

[Overlander]

My only concern with Turo is getting in a wreck. I got rear-ended in a rental car, and while I know that Turo is insured-up and there's no risk from that standpoint, there's just zero emotions involved when it's a rental car company's car that gets fucked up.

Also haven't used Turo from an airport, so have no clue how convenient that would be.

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

I like Turo because I can rent a car that I actually WANT to drive. I get to pick it out, whether it is a badass lifted Jeep, a drop top sports car, a McLaren or a mini van.
I always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t

[TDub]

i spent this whole thread thinking Turo was a new model of car or something. Jeeps comment makes me think its something different altogether.

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.

At LAX, we took a 5 minute car ride to a Turo specific lot.

A lot nicer to vacation in an Audi convertible versus a Malibu

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

I like Turo because I can rent a car that I actually WANT to drive. I get to pick it out, whether it is a badass lifted Jeep, a drop top sports car, a McLaren or a mini van.
I always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t

That makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.
I assume like Airbnb, many people buy cars they don't actually use themselves and strictly "rent" out?
I assume it must be profitable for them - or they wouldn't do it - but I'm wondering how one determines the exact monetary risks and rewards in/for doing it.

[jhawks99]

i spent this whole thread thinking Turo was a new model of car or something. Jeeps comment makes me think its something different altogether.

Whew, I thought I was the only one.

[Overlander]

Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.
What is the advantage to using Turo over a "regular" car rental company?
I ask because at LAX I have taken a 5 minute shuttle ride to get whatever car I chose to rent and in the not so distant past it was unbelievably INexpensive to rent "performance sports cars" and "luxury performance cars" from Enterprise Exotics.
Less than renting a standard Mustang convertible from most rental agencies. Not sure how it is today but for me at the time/s it was a no brainer.

I like Turo because I can rent a car that I actually WANT to drive. I get to pick it out, whether it is a badass lifted Jeep, a drop top sports car, a McLaren or a mini van.
I always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t

That makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.
I assume like Airbnb, many people buy cars they don't actually use themselves and strictly "rent" out?
I assume it must be profitable for them - or they wouldn't do it - but I'm wondering how one determines the exact monetary risks and rewards in/for doing it.

Yes, there are a lot of people who own numerous cars that they rent there. They are usually the ones with sneaky fees, so I have really stayed away from them.

The majority that I have rented (several dozen) have been folks simply renting out their personal cars.

No idea on profits, but the math seems to work.

[Cascadia]

i spent this whole thread thinking Turo was a new model of car or something. Jeeps comment makes me think its something different altogether.

Whew, I thought I was the only one.

Back to the cave boys, randy has breakfast ready for you.

[jfish26]

I like Turo because I can rent a car that I actually WANT to drive. I get to pick it out, whether it is a badass lifted Jeep, a drop top sports car, a McLaren or a mini van.
I always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t

That makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.
I assume like Airbnb, many people buy cars they don't actually use themselves and strictly "rent" out?
I assume it must be profitable for them - or they wouldn't do it - but I'm wondering how one determines the exact monetary risks and rewards in/for doing it.

Yes, there are a lot of people who own numerous cars that they rent there. They are usually the ones with sneaky fees, so I have really stayed away from them.

The majority that I have rented (several dozen) have been folks simply renting out their personal cars.

No idea on profits, but the math seems to work.

I would imagine there are a number of people who can work from home (or take transit or whatever) who throw their cars on there as a "why not". If they can make back their insurance or car payment or whatever, sure.