How would Turo work for a 20 year old?

"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
04/08/2018 at 19:42 • Filed to: None

I might find myself going to North Carolina soon, and I wondered if I could rent a car using turo; if any of you have an experience with the app, specially if you’re a young driver, it would be great to know!

My family probably would skip on renting a car and I wanted to go visit a friend of mine that lives in Virginia one of the days, which means I’d be driving and the legacy rentals wouldn’t allow me to drive until... 25?

DISCUSSION (39)

AestheticsInMotion > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 19:51

No issue for me at 22. Some people specifically mention an age cutoff (usually 27 or 28 I believe) but you can either skip those particular listings, or call the owner of the car and convince them that you’re responsible, and won’t end up in a ditch

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 19:55

Minimum age is 21 by the way.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > AestheticsInMotion
04/08/2018 at 19:55

TIL you’re two years older than me

Spanfeller is a twat > AestheticsInMotion
04/08/2018 at 19:56

Yeah.... I mean... I have driven for half a decade and in many countries; never had a traffic accident... plus, there isn’t much snow in those parts, is there?

We’re going to a furniture show... and I’d have to drive around 600 miles; mostly in the interstate.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/08/2018 at 20:00

Just tell em your 21

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:01

TIL your 4 years older than me

Cue * god I’m old from other oppos

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:02

It gets icy at some parts. Beech mountain in particular

Spanfeller is a twat > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
04/08/2018 at 20:03

I mean, my license would let them know rather clearly that I am 20....
I did sign up with my real age and it didn’t like, ban me.

Spanfeller is a twat > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
04/08/2018 at 20:04

Ah shit.... I’ve driven in icy weather before but I would understand if the owner of the car decided that they wouldn’t risk it.

dogisbadob > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:06

You’re from Mexico, though. The foreign license might be more of an issue than the age.

But I’ve never rented a car, let alone renting a car in another country.

CompactLuxuryFan > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:07

I signed up at 21 back when they were still RelayRides. They actually accepted my driving record from Colombia and it was smooth sailing! Rented an E46 3-series for most of my senior year. They were a much scrappier startup back then, though.

Once you try actually doing a booking they’ll ask for everything they need afaik. So you should try that and get approved. Then you can cancel.

Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:08

It’s just in the mountainous areas. If you’re driving to Virginia you’ll be fine

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:09

Unofficially? Have your parents make the account & rent the car, then they hand it over to you. If you use your account to refer them to start an account you’ll also get $25 off.

Spanfeller is a twat > dogisbadob
04/08/2018 at 20:11

Well, it’s never an issue for most Mexicans I know.

I guess I could play it safe and get one of those “International Driver’s license” thing, but I’ve driven in many countries and it isn’t an issue ever..

XJDano > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
04/08/2018 at 20:12

I don’t flaunt my age, but think what was I doing at 20 years old. And what was I driving.

Probably the 1990 Suburban. And I bought my first Jeep.

Spanfeller is a twat > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/08/2018 at 20:12

If I get pulled over and the insurance is under my parent’s name isn’t that an issue?

Spanfeller is a twat > CompactLuxuryFan
04/08/2018 at 20:13

Yeah... plus since it’s only one full day that I need the car, I might just rent a nicer car, or at least more interesting.

AestheticsInMotion > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo
04/08/2018 at 20:17

I am a young’n.

Although dealing with older employees has sapped the youth from me :/

dogisbadob > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:21

Cool! Glad to hear that

Anyway, Turo’s minimum age is 21 .

Hertz will rent to a 20yo

Check this out

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Mini Guy- Now has a 4Runner
04/08/2018 at 20:27

They need my license. It clearly shows an under 21 DOB.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:28

Not sure. That’s how I did it in Calibut my mom was always in the car

Spanfeller is a twat > dogisbadob
04/08/2018 at 20:30

Ah shit, they must’ve changed it....

well, I guess I’ll have to go to hertz....

Spanfeller is a twat > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
04/08/2018 at 20:34

I’ve driven in the US before because my mom is a lousy driver in the highway (very sleepy) with a rental car... knowing she’s there in the car would give me “plausible deniability” so to say.

But I’d be alone for 600 miles....

cbell04 > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:38

Highpoint I’m guessing? I’m near that area quite a bit. Let me know if you end up with a bunch of extra time maybe there will be an impromptu Oppo luncheon

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:38

Do you have US citizenship? I know turo is super picky about who they approve for renting. I wonder if that’s one of their “hidden” requirements. Most rentals on Turo do also have a 25 age requirement and some are 30. Although there are a few with no restrictions, but it will definitely be harder to find. If you log in with an account listed as an age less than 25, it will filter out stuff I think.

Spanfeller is a twat > cbell04
04/08/2018 at 20:40

Yes, High point... But I don’t know the dates yet (My dad literally just asked me if I wanted to go)

Spanfeller is a twat > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
04/08/2018 at 20:40

No, I do not have a US citizenship, I have a tourist visa, is it still valid?

SVTyler > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:44

Just FYI if you do manage to rent a car Turo charges an additional 20% on top of the daily rental fee for drivers under 25. Not a huge deal but just something to be aware of.

cbell04 > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:46

Want to be a little bit nuts? Here’s the rental for you just to make this happen I will pick you up and deliver you to it!

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/what-59-bucks-count-me-in-for-that-experience-1823210736

Spanfeller is a twat > SVTyler
04/08/2018 at 20:46

Noted. though apparently they changed their policy and I’d need to be a year older to rent

Spanfeller is a twat > cbell04
04/08/2018 at 20:48

I think I saw it! but the price had surged to 100 per day!

Plus I’m cruising on the highway and airport duty so... I think I need a larger car!

SVTyler > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 20:52

: ( That’s too bad.

Spanfeller is a twat > SVTyler
04/08/2018 at 20:53

Yeah, so I’m looking at a chrysler 300 with hertz... only RWD non lux car they have :(

4kc > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 21:12

Fox will rent to you as long as you have a credit card. You might need an international driver’s permit depending on who you deal with on your travels (assuming you’re using a Mexican license)

4kc > 4kc
04/08/2018 at 21:13

https://firstquarterfinance.com/rent-a-car-under-21/

Spanfeller is a twat > 4kc
04/08/2018 at 22:15

I went to the DoS page and it said they recomended but wasn’t necessary to have an international licence... But I think it’s this weekend so I’ll have to order it quickly

4kc > Spanfeller is a twat
04/08/2018 at 22:41

I’m thinking more like an encounter with a dickhead cop. Fox probably wants to take your money.
Also using a travel site to book (like Expedia) I find it’s usually a lot cheaper. Buy the 10 dollar a day insurance through them too, it’s cheaper than what they’ll sell you at the rental place.

Spanfeller is a twat > 4kc
04/08/2018 at 22:56

Yeah, I’ll have to read up the virginia trafic code or something first, I doubt I’ll be thrown anything other than what I can handle.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Spanfeller is a twat
04/09/2018 at 00:45

I’m not sure how turo works. I know I have friends who have been denied membership which was weird. I’m guessing it was their driving records or something though.