Turo Profit Calculator
Calculate your Turo car rental profit after host fees, insurance, and expenses. See your break-even days, monthly income, and profit margin.
Using standard fees and expense estimates
Rental Pricing
Average price per day
Average days your car is booked
Your Profit
Monthly Net Profit
-$150
-16.7% margin
Annual Profit
-$1,800
Projected yearly
Break-Even
19 days
Min days rented needed
Monthly Breakdown
Profit Margin
-16.7%
Net / gross revenue
Rentals/Month
5
Based on 3-day avg rental
Total Expenses
$1,050
All costs combined
Using 25% Turo fee, $400/mo payment, $150/mo insurance, $75/mo maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Turo take from hosts?
Turo's host fee depends on your protection plan. The minimum plan takes 10-15%, standard takes 20-25%, and premium takes 30-35%. Lower plans mean more profit per rental but less coverage if something goes wrong. Most hosts start with the standard plan (25%).
How much can you earn with Turo?
Earnings vary by car type and market. Economy cars ($30-50/day) in busy markets can net $200-500/month. Popular SUVs and trucks ($60-100/day) can net $500-1,500/month. Luxury or specialty vehicles command premium rates but have higher insurance and depreciation costs.
How does depreciation affect Turo profitability?
Depreciation is the hidden cost most hosts ignore. Extra miles from renters accelerate depreciation by $0.10-0.30/mile depending on the vehicle. A car rented 15 days/month at 40 miles/day adds 7,200 annual miles, potentially $700-2,100 in extra depreciation. Factor this into your pricing.
What insurance do I need for Turo?
Turo provides liability insurance for trips, but your personal auto insurance may not cover commercial use. Some insurers offer rideshare/rental add-ons ($20-50/month). Check with your provider — using Turo without proper coverage could void your personal policy in a non-Turo accident.
How to Use the Turo Profit Calculator
Enter your daily rental rate and expected days rented per month. Research comparable vehicles in your area on Turo to set a competitive daily rate — pricing too high reduces bookings, while pricing too low leaves money on the table. Most hosts in active markets see 10-20 booked days per month.
Switch to Advanced mode to account for all costs of hosting on Turo. The platform fee is the largest variable cost, ranging from 10-35% depending on your chosen protection plan. Add your car payment, insurance, maintenance, cleaning costs between rentals, and estimated depreciation to see your true monthly profit.
The break-even days metric shows the minimum number of booked days needed to cover all your costs. If your break-even is above 20 days, your margins are tight — consider reducing expenses or increasing your daily rate. A healthy break-even for most hosts is 8-14 days, leaving the remaining booked days as pure profit.
Don't forget depreciation — it's the most commonly overlooked cost. Extra mileage from renters accelerates your car's value loss significantly. Budget $100-300/month depending on your vehicle's age and value. Many successful Turo hosts buy reliable, in-demand vehicles specifically for the platform rather than renting their daily driver.
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