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AI reviews summary
Turo receives highly polarised feedback, with users either praising the platform’s convenience and vehicle variety or reporting severe systemic failures. While many appreciate the seamless app experience and the ability to book specific vehicle models, a significant volume of reports highlight sudden cancellations, difficult verification processes, and aggressive billing practices.
Pros
- Vehicle Variety and Selection: Users value the ability to choose specific car models, including specialty vehicles like utes and luxury cars, which are often unavailable at traditional rental agencies.
- User-Friendly Interface: The mobile app is frequently described as intuitive, making the search, booking, and communication with hosts straightforward.
- Convenient Pick-up Options: Many guests report positive experiences with flexible delivery services, including airport drop-offs and contactless handovers.
- Helpful Hosts: Positive reviews consistently highlight excellent communication and well-maintained vehicles provided by individual car owners.
Cons
- Last-Minute Cancellations: A recurring issue involves Turo or hosts cancelling bookings hours before pick-up, often due to automated document verification failures, leaving travellers stranded.
- Opaque and Aggressive Billing: Users report unexpected charges for tolls, "late" returns within grace periods, and the sudden loss of long-term discounts if a trip is modified.
- Poor Dispute Resolution: When issues arise—such as fraudulent toll invoices or damage claims—users find the AI-driven customer service and offshore support unhelpful and difficult to navigate.
- Account Restrictions: Multiple reviewers noted their accounts were restricted or "not in good standing" without clear explanation, even for users with clean driving records.
Verdict
Turo is a strong alternative to traditional car rentals for those seeking specific vehicles and personalised host interactions. However, the platform's reliance on automated verification and rigid billing algorithms makes it a high-risk option for time-sensitive travel, as support can be difficult to reach during a crisis.
Great hire care experience. So good to be able to grab car locally when needed ... Cost effective and convenient. Will made pic up and drop off very simple and pleasant. Show details
Ok if you are a guest but HORRIBLE if you host they screw you every corner you look, guests can book long term hire which results in a cheaper rate then shorten the trip whenever they want resulting in the host getting a less rate then getting the car back early, in my situation this happened then the guest even brought the car back 5 days late,… Read more
he told me via messages that he would extend the trip again but never did, turo claimed I didn’t tell them within 24 hours which resulted in me losing the 5 days hire PLUS the less rate, he also racked up over $200 in tolls but only paid 50% of them. Turo have done nothing!!!!
I also had a guest damage my car and due to the repair bill being under $500 he didn’t pay a cent
Turo is a joke DO NOT HOST!
Found Turo while looking at hire cars for trip to see family. I saved $800 over 2 weeks, with the car delivered to me and collected! Great clean, reliable car which was exactly what we needed! Seamless process. So glad I found Turo! Show details
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I will give turo heads up for everything beautiful costumer service reliable easy to access the cars & a way better then any other rental company's cars always clean always spotless whatever U see on the pics U will get never scammed or anything keep going turo Show details · 1
An outstanding experience, coming from Australia to USA for a holiday, I was struggling to find a real American muscle car other than a standard Mustang from Alamo.. Turo service was outstanding!!! Seamless pick up, the vehicle was better than anticipated and such a great and simple process, constant communication thru the app was outstanding. I will be using Turo every time when in the US now. Show details · 1
As a first time user of TURO, hiring a car from Australia, for use in the USA, was a great experience all round. The ease of using the TURO app, making payments, staying connected with the hosts, and the quality of the vehicle met all of our expectations. The Ford F150 Raptor was the perfect truck to tour the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Zion… Read more · 1
National Park areas. The F150, had the comfort, looks and safety features to allow us to travel effortlessly, covering around 1400 miles. Thank you to the hosts, and thank you TURO.
Great car to drive around town. The owner brought the car to the airport and then at the return picked up the car from the departure lanes so it was the smoothest car rental ever. Plus didn’t need to wash the car when bringing it back. Made the trip super easy. All the cleaning is managed by the Turo hosts themselves. Amazing service. Highly… Read more · 1
recommended. They basically solved all the issues that you have with the big rental companies.
1- Get the car you actually want not a similar model 2- Get it delivered wherever you want. No need to go pick it up. 3- No need to clean it on return. just make sure that its not extremely dirty in which case it would be rude not to clean it.
Having a vehicle delivery + pickup to accommodation address was invaluable for a few days interstate to attend an afternoon wedding. Owner was very friendly & helpful with how to use the Turo App adding photos & license etc. The car was immaculate he even added a bottle of water. The welcome note with petrol app suggestion appreciated. Highly recommend his service. Show details · 1
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So i used Turo for the first time. And I am very happy with how it works super clean no hassle and plenty of options available in the app. I will use Turo from now on. Flexible, trustworthy and simple. I hired a beautiful M car and was delivered to my address the host was amazing massive shout out to (Lex). With his convertible m4 comp I hired… Read more · 1
for a special occasion definitely met my needs and more. Thank you Turo ill be using this more often. As well as add my own on here.
Turo is a fantastic platform for renting cars in Australia and around the world. It is secure and easy to use. You always know which car you are getting (which is almost never the case with traditional rentals). It’s so easy to add an additional driver digitally and all the owners I’ve dealt with have been professional and honest (check review of… Read more · 1
course first).
My latest rental was a full self driving Tesla model Y in Honolulu. Made getting around so effortless.
This was my first time using a power fast car and could not recommend it more highly. The service was wonderful and easy no waiting for a shuttle bus they pick you up and drop you off, no waiting in lines, would use this service again.10 ⭐️ thanks a lot Damian Show details · 1
Two hours was a very great experience very very good process. Everything was very fun very quickly and the car was delivered today and nothing was a hustle. Show reply
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It was our first time using the TURO App and from start to finish it’s been a pleasure. The car and service were top notch and the entire booking process was clear and simple to follow. Having the extra insurance options gives such a peace of mind that we were able to ensure we were covered for any accidents at fault or not. It’s a fantastic… Read more · 1
app and so grateful to have been recommended to use it.
We won’t be hiring a car with any other provider and we will be telling everyone to look in to it.
WOW, just wanted to write you a big thank you for the most amazing two weeks in Australia. We honestly had SUCH an amazing experience with Turo. The car was so great and the service was just outstanding. I came to Australia to host a workshop and to surf and do surf photography. Having a car made it all possible. I was able to move around chasing… Read more · 1
the best surf, shoot in the water and drive all over to meet friends. We did a lot of kilometers and the car was super comfortable the whole time. Traveling with my bestie and her 3 year old daughter was easy too. The baby seat was already in the car, which was such a relief and saved us from having to bring it over from New Zealand.
Turo made the trip smooth, stress free and honestly helped make my dream of surfing and shooting in Australia come true. Couldn’t recommend it more. 100% would use Turo again!
Seamless Turo Experience on the Sunshine Coast I had such a smooth and easy experience using Turo during my recent stay on the Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast. The car was in perfect condition, super comfortable, and exactly what we needed. They even included a baby seat for my daughter, which made things extra convenient for our family. Everything… Read more · 1
from pick-up to drop-off was effortless, no issues at all. Communication was great, the process was simple, and the whole trip felt stress-free thanks to having such a reliable car. Would absolutely use Turo again 100% recommend!
Heavily dissuade use of this service. They released a 5.0 V8 Mustang to my family with bald rear tyres. Then charged me $120 for returning the car at the 1:30pm cut off time. To be clear trip ends at 1:30 and i clicked end trip AT 1:30pm, still got fined. Dismissed my request to void this ridiculous charge even after admitting the car was rented… Read more
in a dangerous condition.
Company doesnt care about customers or car’s owners whatsoever. Only focused on generating revenue through unforeseen charges and damage claims.
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Very bad experience with the turo. Very bad company, telling lies to the customers and doesn’t respect the customers. Show details
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I am SO happy I discovered TURO! Such a fantastic service! Thank you to TURO & to the wonderful Hosts I also love to support. I highly recommend this service to all! Show details · 2
Follow-up · Outstanding! I absolutely love the whole TURO service! It’s fantastic from start to finish with the whole easy process. I do recommend to check the reviews to ensure you find a great Host & have a wonderful Vehicle Hire experience as I have on my most recent TURO car hires. I am delighted with TURO & can highly recommend for all. Thank you to TURO & to your Hosts.
Using Turo for our car hire in Hawaii was a seamless experience. The app is incredibly user-friendly, and the entire process, from signing up to booking, was straightforward. The hardest part was choosing from the huge selection of well-maintained… Read more · 2
cars! We appreciated the variety of affordable add-ons like booster seats and beach gear. Coordinating the pickup and drop-off was a breeze, and communication with the owner through the app was both easy and effective. Overall, it offered great value and made our island drives a pleasure.
Follow-up · Have now used Turo back home for a couple of interstate trips and it has been effortless. On both recent occasions, we have hired EV’s and have had a pleasant experience for both. Incurred a minor airport parking fee which was readily repaid by the host - discussed prior so no surprises when I picked up the car. Even thinking of becoming a host now myself!
Found Turo great for speciality vehicles I need for work. Recently I found a little Ute with tailgate lifter which was perfect! Will always check what is available on here first now! Show details · 2
Follow-up · I hired the same ute again from the same operator and again, another faultless hire and really happy with it all. Definately using them again !
Positive reviews
I hired a Turo car for our trip around Canada for our family of 4 the whole process was so easy from pick up to returning the car . I saved $1500 dollars using Turo I would definitely use Turo again . Show details
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Great car and no issues with collection and drop back,they went above and beyond to drop car where we needed it and then met us at Vancouver Airport for drop back,fantastic service. Show details · 1
My husband used Turo twice on different islands in Hawaii. We had no issues with either person we interacted with, communication was open, clear, all instructions were well thought out and plain, easy to read and understand. Process was easy. Show details · 1
Negative reviews
I booked a 9-seater van weeks in advance and paid A$414.59 in full for a 4-day trip (Reservation #58334493). Turo verified my licence at signup and marked me Approved to Drive. Then, 10 hours before my 9am pickup, the host messaged saying Turo does not accept digital licences and I needed a physical card. My Victorian digital licence is issued by… Read more
VicRoads and has been legally valid in Victoria — same legal status as the plastic card. I explained this. Minutes later my trip was cancelled with a refund of A$0.00. No warning at booking about needing a printed card. No time to get one overnight. My offer to add my partner (who holds a physical licence) as driver was ignored. Turo support just restated the policy and stopped replying. The host then re-listed the same van for the same dates at a higher price — so they keep my money AND get paid again. I did nothing wrong: valid licence, ready to collect, cancelled by their side — and they kept every cent under a no-refund policy that's meant for guest cancellations. I was left scrambling for alternative transport the night before a 4-day trip. I've lodged a complaint with Consumer Affairs Victoria. If you're in Australia with a digital-only licence, be warned: nothing in the booking flow tells you it's not accepted until it's too late to do anything about it. The rules are obscured and not revealed upfront but even that the rules are not valid - printed or digital copy it is still an official driver's license.
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⚠️ WARNING to Turo owners: I've been trying to get my own car back since February after my co-host went completely silent — no calls answered, no messages returned. I've contacted Turo customer service repeatedly and they have been completely useless. Months later, zero resolution. My own vehicle is still inaccessible to me and Turo has done… Read more
nothing to help. This is my property. I am the registered owner. And yet Turo's support team cannot — or will not — do anything to help me recover it.
If you're considering listing your car on Turo or using a co-host, think very carefully. When things go wrong, don't expect Turo to have your back.
@Turo — it's been months. Do better.
Arranged for a 2day small vehicle Hire in Tasmania, AUSTRALIA 22nd May2026 ... Requested a change in location for p/up with the local host, who indicated all good, but also to advise Turo directly... Turo then cancelled our booking with 24hrs notice, stating that we breached their rules & we need to be approved again?? Chatbox engagement with them… Read more
was time consuming & involved having to download driver' licence, verification,etc.to get a NEW account set up... Then, " you have been issued a full refund" which was received within 3 working days. Very stressful to be scrambling around for an alternate vehicle at short notice. Never again with AI driven TURO!!
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Recent reviews
Easily the WORST hire experience I've ever had. Will never use this service again, just go to the name brand hire companies, 100 times easier, all fees are upfront and honest, I hired at the start of April 2026 and it's now June 2026 and I'm still incurring more fees. Absolutely appalling, NEVER USE THIS SERVICE!!!!
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Turo allows fraudulent toll invoices to be passed on to customers. I was charged an $800 toll invoice for Sydney tolls during a period when the vehicle was not in Sydney. I was required to personally investigate and prove the invoice was fake. Key, easy to spot red flags: * Invoice was issued 3 months after the trip ended * $800 in toll charges… Read more
for a short rental period * A quick Google search shows the invoice number did not match the format on the toll providers website * The toll provider confirmed there were no toll charges linked to the vehicle
Despite these clear red flags, the invoice was still passed on to me as valid, and I had to spend significant time disputing it myself.
While the charge was eventually refunded after escalation, the experience raises serious concerns about how easily fraudulent invoices can be submitted through the platform without proper verification.
Customers should not be responsible for investigating or disproving charges of this nature.
The car owner involved remains active on the platform despite this blatant scam attempt.
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The bad billing was very concerning. I was over charged by about $150 and had 6 charges on my credit card not clear as to why all the different charges.. Had to interact with a virtual assistant (AI Bot) via the app chat and it was very diffcult to get an explanation for the charges. All I got is they were right. Also much more expensive than… Read more
dealing with a reputable car company. I suggest go direct to a top company and save the headache of dealing with TURO.
Car was ok, but charges and lack of explanation very difficult pill to swallow. I would hate to think if you had an accident how diffiult and painful it would be to deal with this company.
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