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Manual transmission vehicles
How to find a vehicle with a manual transmission
- The “Features” section on the car’s listing page will display a car’s transmission type.
- You can filter your search results by manual transmission.
If the search fails:
- We default the manual transmission field on new accounts to “No, I’m not an expert” and don’t show cars with stick shifts in your search results.
- If you are an expert at driving a stick shift and want to see vehicles with manual transmissions when you search, go to your Account settings and change the Transmission field to “Yes, I’m an expert.”
Manual transmission driving expertise is required
- Guests are held liable for damage to a car’s clutch, gearbox, or drivetrain. Guests who book a manual transmission vehicle without having the proper expertise will be in violation of our Prohibited uses policy and are subject to removal from Turo. This policy protects you and your host’s vehicle.
Electric Vehicles
How to find an electric or hybrid vehicle
- Choose “More Filters”and scroll down to open “Green Vehicles.”
- Apply the filter for “Electric,” “Hybrid,” or both.
Recharging electric vehicles
Electric vehicles average between 60-200 miles (96-320 kilometres) on a single charge. Ask your host how to charge their car, how long it takes, and how long the charge will last. Then plan where and when you’ll stop to recharge. Use this database to find charging stations for your trip. You can read the details of your refueling responsibilities in the article “Paying for fuel.” Some hosts offer prepaid recharging as an Extra.
Specialty and Classic cars
United States and Canada
Specialty cars must be model year 1990 or older and have a market value of up to US$85,000 and CA$75,000. The car must be in excellent condition, have working seat belts, and undergo additional eligibility review.
Germany
Specialty cars may have a market value of up to €75,000, must be more than 30 years old, and must have an H (historic) registration.
United Kingdom
Specialty cars must be at least 15 years old and have a market value of more than £15,000. Specialty cars are available from Commercial Hosts only.
Deluxe and Super Deluxe class cars
Deluxe and Super Deluxe class cars have an identifying tag on their listing. To book one of these vehicles, guests must meet our basic eligibility requirements and the requirements below:
United States
To book a Deluxe Class car, guests must be age 25 or older. Guests ages 25 to 29 must also:
- Pass additional Turo ID checks
- Select a protection plan
- Pay a $1500 security deposit OR provide personal auto insurance information and pay a $1000 deposit
Deluxe Class cars have a fair market value of $55,000 to $85,000*. This class includes the Tesla S and Tesla X.
To book a Super Deluxe Class car, guests must be age 30 or older and must also:
- Pass additional Turo ID checks
- Have a high auto insurance score
- Select a protection plan
- Pay a $1500 security deposit OR provide personal auto insurance information and pay a $1000 deposit
Super Deluxe Class cars have a fair market value of more than $85,000.**
Canada
We’ll be launching Deluxe Class and Super Deluxe Class vehicles in Canada soon. Until then, guests over the age of 30 can book high-value vehicles (cars with a value of more than CA$55,000) with no extra screening requirements or deposit obligation.
Germany
Guests over the age of 30 can book high-value vehicles (cars with a value of more than €55,000) with no extra screening requirements or deposit obligation.
United Kingdom
To book a Deluxe Class car, guests must be age 25 or older and must:
- Pass additional Turo ID checks
- Select a protection plan
- Pay a £500 security deposit
Deluxe Class cars have a fair market value of more than £40,000.
There is no Super Deluxe Class category of cars in the UK.
How booking a Deluxe or Super Deluxe car works
Booking is fully automated. Have your driver’s license, payment method, and personal auto insurance information (optional, and US only) ready. We’ll respond in a few minutes with a message either approving you to book, declining your request, or asking for additional information. If we decline your request, you can contact support.turo.com and talk with a member of our Verification team.
Booking Deluxe or Super Deluxe with Commercial Hosts
US and UK guests who book a Deluxe or Super Deluxe Class car from a Commercial Host -- that is, a host who offers their own commercial insurance -- are not required to meet Turo’s additional eligibility qualifications. These hosts may charge a security deposit and a young driver’s fee separately for these vehicles.
Cars that allow smoking
All car listed on Turo are non-smoking vehicles. Please see our Smoking policy.
Be aware that hosts may be sensitive to the smell of smoke. If you smoke outside of the car, you may accidentally carry the scent into the vehicle on your clothing. If that happens, you’ll have effectively changed the condition of the car and therefore may be billed for cleaning reimbursement. To avoid this issue, we highly recommend waiting 15 - 20 minutes before re-entering the car after smoking.
The same holds true if you leave behind a strong scent from perfume or cologne, or the lingering and strong aroma of food or other smells.
* Values are in CA$ for trips in Canada, euros for trips in Germany and the eurozone, £ for trips in the UK, and US$ for trips in the United States and all other countries where Turo is available.