6 Rent Your Car On Turo Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

A Rent Your Car On Turo

Here are some real life success stories of starting a rent your car on Turo:

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 they make: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 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.

About

Gretchen started ROAMERICA over 8 years ago

Revenue

Gretchen grew the business to $10K/month

Costs

It cost Gretchen $25000 to start the business

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2. Turo

Skip the rental car counter and book the perfect car on Turo, the world's largest car sharing marketplace. Got a car? Earn extra cash by sharing it on Turo.

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 6.86M/month

Learn more about starting a rent your car on Turo:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a rent your car on Turo?
-> Pros and cons of a rent your car on Turo

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4. Getaround

Rent nearby cars, trucks, and vans, by the hour or day, on Getaround. No lines or key exchanges. Simply rent, unlock, and go in an instant with the Getaround app. Or learn how to earn with Getaround carsharing and offset the high cost of ownership.

Where they're located: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website traffic: 1.28M/month

5. ROAMERICA

These self contained and fully equipped campervans are built & outfitted for Pacific Northwest conditions. Travel anywhere in the US and Canada!

How much they make: $120K/year
Where they're located: Hood River, Oregon, USA
How much did it cost to start: $25K
Current team size: 5