Starting a rental car business on the side

Whether you have one car or larger ambitions for a whole fleet, car sharing is a growing industry and those who get in early will have a better chance of growing their business. Once you’ve finished reading this guide, you’ll have a clear understanding of the difference that passive car rental income can make and how to find the best service to minimize your work and maximize your earnings.

How much can I rent my car for?

How much you earn from sharing your car largely depends on factors like location, type of car and how often you’re willing to rent it out. The car sharing platform you choose plays a big part, too.

Is renting your car out worth it?

Explore the pros and cons of using a car sharing platform and which works best depending on your personal situation.

Peer-to-peer vs. fleet car sharing

Learn the key differences between peer-to-peer car sharing and fleet businesses for car owners to determine which approach best aligns with your goals.

How to choose the best car sharing platform

Compare car sharing platforms to understand the benefits and disadvantages of each, and to see which may be your best option based on your location, type of vehicle and preferred earning potential.

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Should you buy a car and rent it out?

Instead of renting out your own car, you may wonder if the math is in your favor to buy a car for the sole purpose of car sharing. We explore six important factors to take into consideration.

Peer-to-peer car rental insurance 101

We walk through the basics of car sharing insurance when using peer-to-peer car sharing so you can understand what types of coverage you may need.

How to claim car rental business tax deductions: 8 tips to know

Learn about the ways a car rental business can help offset your tax bill. We’ll cover peer-to-peer car sharing tax deductions, what records you’ll need to keep and what you need to know about filing taxes for your business.

How to rent your car out on a car sharing platform

Now that you have a thorough understanding of how to make money with your car, this step-by-step guide will walk you through how to start your own car sharing business and maximize your earning potential.

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Avail makes it easy to borrow a car when you need one, or share your car with others and earn money.

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