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Straight answers on what your cars really earn, Turo fees, pricing, maintenance and growing a fleet. A new post every day.
- Running 10+ cars on Turo: what changes when it's a real fleet At 10 cars your time stops being free, you need help, and paperwork never stops. Here's what changes, with the math on labor, plans and per-car numbers. October 28, 2026 · 6 min read
- How to grow from 1 to 5 Turo cars without losing track of money Give every car its own profit and loss from day one, keep business money in its own account, and close the books monthly. Here's the system and the math. October 27, 2026 · 7 min read
- When to sell a Turo car: signs a car has stopped paying for itself Sell a Turo car when the next 12 months of profit won't cover the value it loses over those 12 months. Here's the test, the warning signs and Turo's limits. October 26, 2026 · 6 min read
- Tires, brakes and oil: how to budget maintenance per Turo car Budget Turo maintenance per mile, not per month. Price each item, divide by its interval, and remember Turo's tire and brake minimums shorten their life. October 25, 2026 · 6 min read
- How to check your Turo cars for safety recalls (and why Turo cares) Look up each car's VIN on NHTSA's recall tool at least twice a year. Turo checks too, and an open recall blocks bookings until the free fix is done. October 24, 2026 · 6 min read
- Turo maintenance schedule: how often to service a rental car Service a Turo car by your owner's manual, counted in guest miles, plus Turo's own checks. Here's what to do every trip, every month and every year. October 23, 2026 · 7 min read
- What happens when a Turo guest damages your car: the claims process Report within 24 hours, pick a path, then wait on eligibility, appraisal and payment. Here's each step of a Turo damage claim, with deadlines and the math. October 22, 2026 · 7 min read
- Insurance for Turo hosts: what Turo's plan covers and what it doesn't Turo gives US hosts liability insurance and a damage reimbursement promise, not full car insurance. Here's what's covered, what isn't, and what it costs you. October 21, 2026 · 7 min read
- Depreciation on a Turo car: the cost most hosts forget Depreciation is the value your Turo car loses while you own it. No bill arrives, but you pay it when you sell. Here's how to estimate it per month and per booked day. October 20, 2026 · 6 min read
- Financing vs paying cash for a Turo car: how it changes your profit A loan lowers what a Turo car earns by the interest you pay, and can turn monthly cash flow negative. Here's the math, cash vs a 36- and 60-month loan. October 19, 2026 · 6 min read
- How to calculate ROI on a Turo car before you buy it Estimate a year of profit after Turo's cut, running costs and lost value, then divide by the cash you put in. Here's the formula with a worked example. October 18, 2026 · 7 min read
- Turo delivery and Extras: are they worth offering? Since Oct. 8, 2026, Turo takes your earnings plan cut from delivery fees and Extras. Here's the math on when delivery, prepaid refuel and car seats pay. October 17, 2026 · 7 min read
- Turo cleaning fees, smoking fees and reimbursements: what you keep Turo's cut applies to trip price, delivery and Extras, not to paying you back. What you can charge for cleaning, smoking, fuel and tolls, and the deadlines. October 16, 2026 · 6 min read
- How to price your Turo car: daily rate vs booked days A higher daily rate with fewer booked days can earn more than a busy, cheap car. Here's how to compare the two and how Turo's dynamic pricing fits in. October 15, 2026 · 7 min read
- Turo taxes: what hosts can deduct and what records to keep The costs of running a Turo car are mostly deductible, but only if you can prove them. Here's what to track, the two ways to deduct a car, and how long to keep records. October 14, 2026 · 7 min read
- How to read your Turo earnings export (CSV), column by column Turo's trip earnings CSV has one row per reservation and about 47 columns. Here's what each group means and which ones to actually use. October 13, 2026 · 7 min read
- Best cars for Turo: what actually makes a car profitable The best Turo car isn't a model, it's a ratio. Here's how to judge a car by what it earns against what it costs, plus Turo's 2026 eligibility rules. October 12, 2026 · 7 min read
- Turo variable host share: what it means if you host in one of the nine cities In nine US cities, your Turo host share depends on how far ahead guests book. Here's how to work out your real average share and what to do about it. October 11, 2026 · 6 min read
- Is Turo worth it in 2026? An honest look at the math Turo can pay well, but only if one car clears its costs, its risks and your time. Here's how to run that test before you list or buy. October 10, 2026 · 7 min read
- How many days a month does a Turo car need to be booked to break even? Your break-even days are fixed monthly costs divided by what you keep per booked day. Here's the formula, worked examples and what moves the number. October 9, 2026 · 7 min read
- Turo earnings plans explained: should you pick 70%, 80% or 90%? Turo's three US earnings plans trade a bigger cut for more damage risk. Here's the math to find which plan fits each of your cars. October 8, 2026 · 7 min read
- How much do Turo hosts actually make per car? Turo says the average US car earns $874 a month. That's before your costs. Here's how to work out what one car really puts in your pocket. October 7, 2026 · 4 min read