How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter Vehicle & Costs
Input your car purchase price, loan details, insurance, and operational costs to calculate total investment.
Set Rental Parameters
Define daily rates, expected rental days, platform fees, and fuel arrangements to project revenue.
Analyze Profitability
Review monthly profit, annual ROI, break-even analysis, and actionable insights for optimization.
Car Rental Business Inputs
Enter your vehicle details, costs, and rental projections to calculate profitability.
Share Your Scenario
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Average daily rate you charge renters
Expected number of rental days per month
Platform commission (Turo: 25-40%, Getaround: 40%)
Total purchase price of the vehicle
Years to depreciate the vehicle to zero value
Monthly insurance cost for rental coverage
Monthly car loan payment (0 if owned outright)
Cost per mile for maintenance, repairs, and wear
Average miles driven per rental period
Cost to clean vehicle after each rental
Registration, storage, tracking devices, etc.
Fuel Settings
Whether you pay for fuel or renters do
Current fuel price per gallon
Vehicle's fuel efficiency in miles per gallon
Car rental/Turo profitability calculation
Break-even requires more than 31 days per month - consider higher pricing or lower costs
Monthly Net Profit
Consider optimizing costs or increasing rental rates.
Key Metrics
Monthly Breakdown
Key Insights
Profit per rental day: -$48.33
Effective daily rate after fees: $45.00
Annual depreciation: $5,000.00
Variable cost per rental: $42.50
Negative ROI
High Break-Even Point
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I make renting my car on Turo?
What are the typical platform fees for car rental?
Should I buy a car specifically for rental income?
How do I estimate maintenance costs per mile?
What insurance do I need for car rental business?
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