Rent Your Car On Turo

Rent Your Car On Turo Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 9th, 2024

Turning your idle car into a revenue stream might be easier than you think. Renting your car on Turo allows you to make money by sharing your vehicle with those who need it, without the strain of becoming an Uber driver.

The concept is straightforward: list your car on the Turo platform, set your availability and rates, and let eager renters book it. It's a convenient way to monetize a car that might otherwise sit in your driveway unused.

Running this small business could involve regular maintenance, cleaning the car, and managing bookings, but with these reasonable efforts, you could see a healthy return. Additionally, Turo provides liability insurance to cover potential mishaps.

If you’re searching for a smart side income, renting your car on Turo offers both flexibility and financial benefits. This approach makes your car work for you even when you’re not driving it.

In this list, you'll find real-world rent your car on Turo success stories and very profitable examples of starting a rent your car on Turo that makes money.

1. ROAMERICA ($120K/year)

After experiencing the discomfort of traveling in their old Toyota Tacoma, Taylor and Gretchen began dreaming of a vehicle that could keep them dry and comfortable during their adventures. One night, Taylor suggested the idea of renting campervans, and both instantly knew it was a great idea. They started with one campervan and quickly realized the demand was high, leading them to expand their fleet and build their own campervans in-house.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 5

How We Started A Camper Van Rental Business and Quit Our Full Time Jobs

ROAMERICA, a campervan rental company founded by Taylor Hood and Gretchen Bayless who quit their full-time jobs to focus on their business and have expanded their fleet quickly to meet the demand of adventure-seeking customers, with most of their web traffic coming from organic Google searches and a focus on social media and brand awareness.

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