Turo’s campaign titled Carfished leans into the relatable frustrations of rental vehicle expectations versus reality. The commercial follows a protagonist as she navigates a underwhelming rental experience, using cinematic, live-action techniques to contrast digital advertising expectations with the vehicle she receives on-site.
Developed with creative direction from agency L&C, the spot employs warm, clean lighting and careful color grading to ground the narrative. By focusing on the protagonist's reactions in a travel and hospitality context, the piece highlights the importance of vehicle transparency in the rental market.