Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental marketplace where you list your own car and guests book it for a day, a weekend or longer. It runs in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and France. You set the price and availability, and your share of each trip depends on the earnings plan you choose. In 2026, Turo renamed its protection plans to earnings plans and cut the options down to three.
At a glance
| What it is | Peer-to-peer car rental marketplace |
| Countries | US, Canada, UK, Australia, France |
| Listing fee | None |
| Your share | Set by your earnings plan |
| Liability cover | Included in every plan |
| 2026 change | Protection plans renamed earnings plans, three options |
How it works
You list your car with photos, a description, a daily price, your availability and delivery options. Guests book through the app, and you hand over the keys in person or use remote unlock where available. After the trip, you check the car, report any issues and receive your earnings.
What you earn
Turo calls your cut the host share: a percentage of the trip price and some other guest charges. A higher share means you take on more damage responsibility if something goes wrong; a lower share gives you more protection. In Australia, for example, the three plans give hosts 65%, 75% or 85% of the trip price. In Canada, the More earnings plan pays 85%. Reimbursements for incidental costs such as fuel or tolls are paid at 100%.
The 2026 changes
From 31 March 2026, Turo replaced protection plans with three earnings plans across its markets, swapped the word “deductible” for “damage responsibility” and began paying a higher host share for trips booked further in advance in select markets. From 18 August 2026, US earnings plans stopped covering repairs done at certain facilities.
What earns well
Cars near airports and city centers, SUVs and minivans for families, and fun cars such as convertibles in tourist areas tend to book most. Weekly and monthly discounts can fill gaps in your calendar.
Running costs
Cleaning, maintenance, tires, depreciation and your own time all come out of your earnings. Check your personal car insurance and loan terms before listing, since some don’t allow commercial use.
Common mistakes
New hosts often price too low, skip pre-trip photos or leave long gaps between trips. Detailed photos before and after each trip are your best protection in any damage claim.
Getting started
List one car, compare prices of similar cars nearby, choose an earnings plan you’re comfortable with and turn on features that make booking easy. Keep a cleaning kit ready so turnarounds are quick.
Is it worth it?
For a car that sits parked most of the week in a busy area, often yes. Track cleaning time, wear and fuel against your payouts for the first few months before adding a second car.
Owen’s take
Turo can turn an underused car into real income, but the plan you choose matters as much as the price. Pick the share you can live with if something goes wrong, not just the highest one.
Who it suits
It suits car owners in busy areas who can handle handovers and cleaning. It suits less well anyone who relies on their car every day.
Similar options
- Getaround offers app-based car sharing.
- Outdoorsy rents out RVs and campervans.
- RVshare is another RV rental marketplace.
- Spacer rents out parking spaces.
More options are in Rentals & Sharing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free to list
- You choose price and availability
- Liability protection included in every plan
Cons
- Higher share means more damage responsibility
- Cleaning and wear add up
- Handovers take your time
FAQ
How much do Turo hosts keep?
A share of the trip price set by your earnings plan; in Australia, 65%, 75% or 85%.
What changed at Turo in 2026?
Protection plans became three earnings plans from 31 March 2026.
Is it free to list a car on Turo?
Yes, Turo takes its cut from each trip.
Which countries is Turo in?
The US, Canada, the UK, Australia and France.
Do I get paid for fuel and tolls?
Approved reimbursements for incidental costs are paid at 100%.
