Rental taxes and fees on direct bookings: what to check before you charge
Updated October 30, 2026, 4 minute read
Once your Turo operation runs smoothly, direct bookings are right there in the same account. They also make you the rental company, and that includes the taxes. Here's what to look at, and where DriveIt helps.
The kinds of charges to look for
They differ by place, and an accountant in your state should confirm which apply to you.
- Sales tax
- State rental taxes and surcharges
- City or county rental taxes
- Airport charges, if you hand cars over there
Suggestions for each pickup location
Under Pickup locations, "Rental taxes & fees" suggests what's known for that address, across the US, Canada and Europe. Some are marked "Check this rate". Nothing is switched on for you: you turn on the ones that apply.
You can add your own as a percent of the rental, an amount per day with an optional cap, or an amount per rental. DriveIt treats these as regular rentals, so peer-to-peer car-sharing taxes aren't suggested.
What the guest sees
New bookings from that location add the lines, list them for the guest, and show each as its own line on the Stripe receipt.
Before your first direct booking
Taxes are one item on the list, with insurance, agreements and deposits. See the guide to starting direct bookings for the rest.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice. Rules differ by state and city; check with a local attorney, accountant or insurance broker for your business.