Re: Car rentals
Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:50 pm
Maybe the worst, tip to tail. And there's no good reason for it except, I guess, an insanely-high barrier to entry.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 1:04 pm 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.
You have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:08 pm 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.
I've been on Kauai and Oahu. Enjoy Maui. I've heard it is great.
Probably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:32 pmYou have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:08 pm 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.
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
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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:08 pmProbably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:32 pmYou have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:08 pm 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.
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
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.
Bingo! I have found the same to be true.jfish26 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 4:24 pmYou'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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:08 pmProbably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:32 pm
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
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.
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.
Molokai, for a time.
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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:08 pmProbably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:32 pmYou have to filter down. Most Turo rentals I have done dropped off the car at baggage claim and picked it up at departures.CrimsonNBlue wrote: ↑Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:08 pm 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.
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
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.
That makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:54 pmI 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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:08 pmProbably a dumb question and one I could find the answer to myself but I will ask it anyway/s.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:32 pm
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
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 always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t
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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:27 amThat makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:54 pmI 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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:08 pm
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 always do the diligence to make sure the terms fit me, there are potential pitfalls if you don’t
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.
Back to the cave boys, randy has breakfast ready for you.
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.Overlander wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:06 amYes, 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.RainbowsandUnicorns wrote: ↑Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:27 amThat makes sense. Obviously a much bigger selection and you can pick out the EXACT car you want.Overlander wrote: ↑Wed Jan 12, 2022 9:54 pm
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
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.
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.