Earn miles with Turo using United program
In a move that could benefit frequent travellers, United MileagePlus members can now earn miles on Turo car rentals through a direct partnership. This partnership sets United MileagePlus apart from Delta SkyMiles, as the latter does not currently have a specific partnership with Turo for earning miles on rentals.
For United MileagePlus members, the earning potential is significant. On their first Turo trip, they can earn 5 miles per dollar spent. For subsequent rentals, members earn 1 mile per dollar spent. To reap these benefits, members need to link their United MileagePlus account to their Turo account.
In contrast, Delta SkyMiles members currently do not have a specific partnership with Turo mentioned among their travel partners. Delta does offer miles on rental cars, rideshares, vacations, and cruises, but no direct mention of earning SkyMiles on Turo rentals was found in the available information.
Here's a comparison of the two:
| Feature | United MileagePlus | Delta SkyMiles | |------------------------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------| | Turo rentals miles earned | 5 miles per $1 (first rental), then 1 mile per $1 | No specific Turo partnership or miles offer found | | Account linking required | Yes, link MileagePlus to Turo | Not applicable |
The partnership between Turo and United MileagePlus began on Dec. 4, offering an advantage to United MileagePlus members when it comes to earning miles for renting cars through Turo compared to Delta SkyMiles members.
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Turo is a peer-to-peer car-sharing service where hosts loan their cars to guests. Rentals are currently available in over 16,000 cities in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, and France. Turo cars are not typically covered by most credit cards' rental car insurance policies, so it's recommended that users elect a minimum coverage plan via their rental agreement.
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- United MileagePlus members can now accrue miles on Turo car rentals, setting them apart from Delta SkyMiles members who don't have a direct partnership for earning miles.
- On Turo, United MileagePlus members can earn 5 miles per dollar spent on their first rental and 1 mile per dollar on subsequent rentals, but Delta SkyMiles members do not have a specific partnership or miles offer for Turo.
- Users can link their United MileagePlus account to their Turo account to avail the benefits of this partnership.
- For those aiming to maximize travel rewards, the American Express® Gold Card offers 4X Membership Rewards® points on restaurant, supermarket, flight, and travel purchases, including Turo rentals.
- Turo is a global car-sharing service available in over 16,000 cities across multiple countries, but most credit cards' rental car insurance policies do not cover Turo cars, so users should opt for a minimum coverage plan via their rental agreement.
- Subscribing to the TPG daily newsletter provides more travel and rewards news, including great offers from partners such as credit cards like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, American Express® Gold Card, and more.
