Model the upfront cash, monthly net profit, and break-even timeline for a Turo host fleet.
Out of ~30. This is your single biggest lever — most cars land between 10 and 20.
Sets how many turnovers you clean and re-stage each month.
Turo keeps 25% of each trip. Damage deductible on this plan: ~$250.
Turo covers trips only. You still insure the car between rentals.
Only miles you drive to position or deliver the car — guests refuel their own trips.
EV: tires, brakes, cabin. No oil or transmission service.
Estimated fleet net profit per month, after loan payments
At these settings the car racks up roughly 2,210 rental miles a month, an estimated $177/mo in lost resale value. Count it and your true monthly return is closer to $82. Rental miles age a car fast — plan your exit.
Upfront cash comes back in about 1.4 years at these assumptions — before depreciation.
Estimates only, not a guarantee of income. Turo host earnings vary widely by market, vehicle, season and how well the car is managed. Utilization is the number that moves everything — model a low-booking month before you buy. Figures shown are cash flow before income tax; set aside a reserve for your plan's deductible (up to ~$2,500) and unexpected repairs. Depreciation is a rough model, not an appraisal.