Mobile-travel booking platform Hopper is partnering with Turo to give its users access to the car-sharing platform’s extensive listings.
-- Shopping for a car to rent, whether from a traditional agency or a travel website, often feels like taking a shot in the dark. Choose a vehicle category and model close to the one you’d like—say, “BMW X3 or similar luxury SUV”—and then cross your fingers that you’ll actually find a closely matching vehicle once you’re at your destination so you can continue your journey without a hassle.
Dubbed the “Airbnb for cars,” Turo’s partnership with Hopper offers Hopper users expanded car choices and competitive prices at their fingertips, including access to a host of luxury cars that Turo says are not accessible or promised on other car rental platforms. “We’re the anti-commodity: You pick your exact car when you pick a car on Turo,” says Tom Wang, Turo’s chief product officer. “We have tons of Teslas, but we also have the new Hyundai electric car, the new Audi and the new Rivian. We’re unique in that regard, and we want to bring that to the Hopper audience.”
Via Turo, you’d be renting someone’s personal car. Similar to the terms on Turo’s website, you can choose to pay a protection fee on Hopper for coverage under a third-party liability insurance policy issued to Turo. This will include access to 24/7 customer service and roadside assistance. You will also have the option to upgrade your protection plan after confirming your booking on Turo.
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