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GPS trackers for Turo hosts: hardwired and compliant
Listing a car worth A$75,000 or more on Turo? Turo requires an activated GPS tracker that is not plugged into the OBD-II port. We supply and fit hardwired trackers, so your car stays compliant and your damage payout stays protected.
- Not OBD: meets Turo's AU rule
- Backup battery & tamper alerts
- Live app tracking
What Turo requires from hosts in Australia
Turo's Vehicle Tracking and Technology Policy sets an extra rule for Australian hosts with higher-value cars. If your car meets the threshold and you don't have a compliant tracker, you risk losing part of your protection when you need it most.
Source: Turo Help Centre, Vehicle tracking and technology policy | Hosts. Checked October 2026. Turo can change its policy, so always confirm on its site.
- Cars with a fair market value of A$75,000 or more must have an activated GPS tracker fitted.
- The tracker can't connect through the OBD-II port. Plug-in trackers don't count. It needs to be hardwired.
- Hosts must cooperate with Turo, its partners and police if a car goes missing or isn't returned on time.
Why a hardwired tracker suits rental cars
It's wired in out of sight, so guests can't unplug it the way they can an OBD dongle.
Hardwired, not OBD
Meets Turo's Australian rule and stays connected through every trip.
Tamper alerts & backup battery
If power is cut, the backup battery keeps reporting and you get an alert.
4G coverage
Enterprise data SIM on major Australian networks, for city and regional trips.
Geofence alerts
Know when a car leaves the metro area or arrives back for return.
Driving alerts
Flags speeding, harsh braking and possible accidents.
Trip history for disputes
Time-stamped records back you up on late returns, kilometres and claims.
Car worth under A$75,000? A tracker still pays for itself.
Even when Turo doesn't require one, many hosts fit a tracker because one bad trip can cost more than years of monitoring.
- Late or no returns: see exactly where the car is and share it with Turo or police.
- Theft recovery: a live location gives you the best chance of getting the car back fast.
- Guest disputes: trip history settles arguments about distance, location and timing.
- One app for every car: check your whole fleet at a glance.
How it works
Book an install
Tell us your car and suburb. We'll find a time that works around your bookings.
We fit the tracker
Hardwired and out of sight, by GeoGuard or one of our Perth installers.
Activate & track
We activate the SIM and set up your app login and alerts.
Keep your records
You get a tax invoice and proof the tracker is active, in case Turo asks.
Pricing for hosts
Turo hosts use the Personal plan, from $15 a month per car. Installation is quoted per car, and plans are month to month.
Personal
from$15/month
For your own vehicles: car, motorbike, boat or caravan, including cars you share on Turo.
- 3 months of trip history
- Speed alerts
- Ignition alerts
- Input and output control
Commercial
from$25/month
For business use: fleets, trades and rental companies.
- 6 months of trip history
- Speed alerts
- Ignition alerts
- Input and output control
- Detailed reporting
- Geo zone alerts and reporting
Video
from$50/month
For AI dashcams like the Teltonika ProCam.
- Everything in Commercial
- 6 months of trip history
- Video reports on driver issues: falling asleep, phone use, distraction and more
All prices are starting prices and include the data SIM, web portal and app. The tracker or camera is bought separately. Video plan pricing is based on normal use. Heavy live streaming uses more data, and your plan price may increase.
Questions
Turo GPS tracker FAQs
Does Turo require a GPS tracker in Australia?
Yes, for cars with a fair market value of A$75,000 or more. Turo requires an activated GPS tracker that isn't connected through the OBD-II port. For cheaper cars a tracker is optional but strongly recommended.
Can I use a plug-in OBD tracker for Turo?
Not to meet the A$75,000+ requirement in Australia. Turo excludes trackers connected through the OBD-II port, which is why we hardwire the tracker.
Can I use an AirTag instead?
No. Turo prohibits AirTags as an active tracking device and may penalise hosts who use them.
What happens if I don't have a tracker?
If your car is A$75,000+ and doesn't meet the requirement, Turo may withhold up to 20% of covered damages above your plan's damage responsibility.
Do I need to tell guests about the tracker?
Be upfront. Add a short line to your listing such as "This vehicle is fitted with a GPS tracker for security and recovery." Follow Turo's disclosure rules and the privacy and surveillance laws in your state.
Can you fit trackers to my whole fleet?
Yes. We can fit several cars in one visit and put them all on one map in the app.
Get your Turo car tracked
Tell us about your car and we'll come back with a price and install time.
GeoGuard Australia is an independent tracking provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Turo.