[KTE]

Visiting a relative in LA, wondering which few companies are best to go for on this front.

Don't want to bother them by using their car, but UK prices seem a bit over priced. 4 adults in the car most times. 2 large suitcases whilst touring around the coast. Period is 6 weeks.

CDW included preferrably but can get a policy to cover any excess charges imposed.

Checked out Avis and Enterprise, the latter providing a decent quote but Avis seems extortionate lol.

Any recommendations?

[exE36M3]

Personally, I'm a National Rental-car member. They are about 3%-5% less than then competitors, have an app, text-reminders, etc. I've been travelling A LOT this year because my daughter has been visiting colleges nationwide and a few vacations and weddings. Service at all the 6 or 7 airports for National has been consistent and helpful.

They break down all the charges on-line as well as offer options for insurance and fuel. (For fuel, I suggest NOT getting the full tank option, but rather just turn in the car and have them charge you per gallon.)

If you go this route, have sign up at least a few days before booking the car. Email offers for discounts come in and could save you a few more dollars.

Hope this was helpful!

[DieselSport]

I personally rent from Turo , which is an app that allows you to rent other peoples cool cars.

[mlev]

I also recommend the Turo app, you could pick your car and rates are reasonable. Lots of people list their BMW's on there in this area.
6 weeks may be tougher to find but I'm sure there are folks who can accommodate.

[Joooser]

I used Turo for a rental of 2 weeks and it was great. I was able to use someone elses BMW for a fraction of a big company cost. If you really want to you can switch every week.

[DieselSport]

Originally Posted by Joooser

I used Turo for a rental of 2 weeks and it was great. I was able to use someone elses BMW for a fraction of a big company cost. If you really want to you can switch every week.

Thats a good idea, just switch everyweek or everyday lol

I also like Turo because there are a lot of new cars on there, so if you were interested in buying a car, it is a great way to test drive and see if it is right for you. Some dealers just take you around the block once and ask "So, what color do you want it ? "

[Gen13 F36]

Originally Posted by DieselSport

Thats a good idea, just switch everyweek or everyday lol

I also like Turo because there are a lot of new cars on there, so if you were interested in buying a car, it is a great way to test drive and see if it is right for you. Some dealers just take you around the block once and ask "So, what color do you want it ? "

This guys said it all... I borrowed here for test drives. Mustang GT350, Audi RS4, M5, M4 , C43 and C63. Awesome place to test drive cars.

[KTE]

Thank you all for the heads up. Will look into all of this further.

Turo looks interesting as we didn’t actually have a need for the full 6 weeks, just went on the assumption there wasn’t a convenient solution other than returning and picking up from an agency.

Slightly frustrating with the age requirements on the ‘Deluxe’ class. I turn 25 in the fifth week.. so maybe a last minute journey in one of the preferred cars.

Having driven the 5.0 the eco boost may leave me somewhat disappointed..

Thoughts between the Camaro, Challenger and the Mustang? Would probably be going for a convertible for the Vegas/Canyon drive. Unlikely to want to go German as those cars are readily available in the UK. It all comes down to availability anyway when we’re there.

Most important of all, is the insurance through Turo sufficient? Been reading through the info provided and it’s a bit of a minefield especially PIP..

https://support.turo.com/hc/en-us/ar...on-plans-cost-

We’ll all have travel insurance (will be going premium to cover as much as possible).

I assume there isn’t a car hire excess protection plan for peer to peer in the states? I imagine it would be a little difficult to enforce who is to blame, or tackle disputes.

So it’s either Turo’s standard/full cover each with $500 ‘deductible’ or nada?

[exE36M3]

FWIW - Turo is decent, UNTIL you have an accident... :\
I rented a Turo car for a photoshoot. All went well until I was driving the car back from the photoshoot and a rock hit the windshield and cracked the glass. Spent A LOT of time on the phone and in emails working out the repair.

National's age requirement is 21yo I believe. Plus you can pick up at the airport. Car-share apps MIGHT let the car owner meet you at the airport but... I had to go out of my way to pick up out photoshoot car outside SFO.

I know the idea of renting a cool car for vacation is fun but do you REALLY want to worry about some other guy's car while you enjoy your vacation?

[KTE]

Originally Posted by percychow

FWIW - Turo is decent, UNTIL you have an accident... :\
I rented a Turo car for a photoshoot. All went well until I was driving the car back from the photoshoot and a rock hit the windshield and cracked the glass. Spent A LOT of time on the phone and in emails working out the repair.

National's age requirement is 21yo I believe. Plus you can pick up at the airport. Car-share apps MIGHT let the car owner meet you at the airport but... I had to go out of my way to pick up out photoshoot car outside SFO.

I know the idea of renting a cool car for vacation is fun but do you REALLY want to worry about some other guy's car while you enjoy your vacation?

Same thoughts here, and all the jokes/stereo types aside, the US is famously a litigious society, so it's not just the vehicle from Turo I'm concerned about in a worse case scenario, it's other aspects which aren't too clear in the T&C's of the 'full' insurance provided.

Unfortunately isn't an easy hire like the rest of europe which I now breeze through the process in 5-10 minutes.

[mlev]

Originally Posted by percychow

FWIW - Turo is decent, UNTIL you have an accident... :\
I rented a Turo car for a photoshoot. All went well until I was driving the car back from the photoshoot and a rock hit the windshield and cracked the glass. Spent A LOT of time on the phone and in emails working out the repair.

National's age requirement is 21yo I believe. Plus you can pick up at the airport. Car-share apps MIGHT let the car owner meet you at the airport but... I had to go out of my way to pick up out photoshoot car outside SFO.

I know the idea of renting a cool car for vacation is fun but do you REALLY want to worry about some other guy's car while you enjoy your vacation?

National:
"A 'Young Renter Fee' may be applied to your rental if you are between the ages of 21 and 24."
"Renters 21 through 24 years of age may be restricted to specific car classes" (likely the "fun" American sports cars)

[IH8I405]

I am on the fence of renting my car on Turo here in LA. I use it all the time when I travel to other states. Reading these posts makes me want to list my F32 on Turo.