Everything to know
before you list.
Here's exactly what hosting on Cruise & Scoot looks like — earnings, protection, requirements, and every step from application to your first booking.
Run a rental company?
Get your own booking website, dispatch board, waivers, and payouts with Cruise & Scoot fleet software.
Listing fee
$0 · 15% when booked
Protection per trip
Coming soon
Setup
Same day
Payout after each trip
~3 days
How hosting works
Five steps from cart to income.
The whole path — from creating your account to seeing your first payout land — usually takes under a week. Here's what to expect at every step.
- Step 1
Apply
Tell us about you and your vehicle in about 10 minutes.
- Step 2
Verify
We confirm ID, ownership, and your street-legal setup.
- Step 3
Publish
Add photos, price, and availability — we help polish it.
- Step 4
Get booked
Renters book, message, and pick up on your calendar.
- Step 5
Get paid
Payouts reach your bank about 3 days after each trip ends.
How we protect hosts
Risk controls built in
We reduce risk with verified renters, deposits, and documented handoffs on every trip.
- Renters ID-verified and screened before every booking
- Refundable security deposits collected at checkout
- Photo check-in / check-out records for every trip
Coming soon
- Renter ID verification
- Required
- Photo check-in / check-out
- Included
- Renter minimum age
- 21 with valid ID
What we need from you
Simple, host-friendly requirements.
Verified identity
Government-issued ID and a quick selfie check. Powered by Stripe Identity — takes 60 seconds.
Proof of ownership
Title, registration, or bill of sale. We accept photos from your phone.
Well-maintained vehicle
Working lights, brakes, seatbelts (where required), and clean upholstery. Not sure? We'll help.
Street-legal setup
We check your cart against the local street rules we have verified for your city, and flag towns where you should confirm with the town.
5+ quality photos
Bright daylight shots from multiple angles. We include a free photo checklist.
A few open dates
Block off your family weeks — we only book you on days you say yes.
Founding hosts
We're signing our first rental operators.
Cruise & Scoot is new. Instead of borrowed testimonials, here's exactly what we offer the operators who join first.
Free white-glove setup
We load your fleet, photos, rates (daily and weekly), delivery zones, and your own rental agreement for you.
First 3 months fee-free
No platform fees for your first three months on Storefront OS. No contract, cancel any time.
Keep your walk-ins and phone bookings
The 15% marketplace commission only applies to renters who find you on cruisescoot.com. Walk-ins, phone calls and your own storefront never pay it, and cash you record yourself carries no fee. No exclusivity.
Shape the product
Founding hosts get early access and a direct line to the founder. Tell us what your shop needs and we build it.
Common questions
The stuff hosts ask us most.
- How much does it cost to list?
- Nothing. There are no listing fees, monthly minimums, or contracts. We take a service fee only when you get booked, and it includes credit card processing fees.
- What happens if something goes wrong on a trip?
- We collect a refundable security deposit, verify every renter's ID, and give you photo check-in/out records documenting the condition of your vehicle before and after each trip.
- How fast do I get paid?
- Your share is released the day after each trip ends and usually reaches your bank about 2 days later. No waiting for month-end.
- How long does approval take?
- Most hosts get approved within 24 hours of submitting their listing. High season applications are prioritized.
Where renters are searching
Popular markets hiring hosts right now
See live demand in the top beach towns — then list your vehicle where the bookings are.
Prefer to talk first?
Have questions before you start?
Send us a quick note and we'll reach out within 24 hours. Ready to go now? Jump straight into the hosting checklist and set up your listing in about 10 minutes.
- No listing fee. No contract.
- $1M protection on every eligible trip.
- Payouts reach your bank about 3 days after each trip ends.
Ready to see your cart earning?
Applying takes about 2 minutes. Most hosts are approved within 24 hours and booked inside a week.
Start hostingNo listing fee. No contract. You control your calendar.