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.
Average host earnings
$1,840/mo
Protection per trip
Coming soon
Time to first booking
3–7 days
Payout speed
1–3 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 hit your bank 1–3 days after each trip ends.
How we protect hosts
Risk controls, not insurance
Cruise & Scoot does not provide insurance or damage coverage. We reduce risk with verified renters, deposits, and documented handoffs — you keep your own policy.
- Renters ID-verified and screened before every booking
- Proof of the renter's own auto insurance on file
- Refundable security deposits collected at checkout
- Photo check-in / check-out records for every trip
Coming soon
- Renter ID verification
- Required
- Renter auto insurance on file
- 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 verify local street-legal rules for your city and vehicle class automatically.
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.
From the dock
Hosts already earning on the coast.
"My cart used to sit in the garage nine months out of the year. Now it pays my beach-house HOA and then some."
Marc D.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
"The onboarding took an afternoon. Approval was overnight. First booking was that Friday."
Priya S.
Sunset Beach, NC
"I list four e-bikes and a moped. The dashboard runs itself — I just show up to hand over keys."
Jamal T.
Holden Beach, NC
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.
- What happens if something goes wrong on a trip?
- Cruise & Scoot does not provide insurance or damage coverage. We collect a refundable security deposit, verify every renter's ID and auto insurance, and give you photo check-in/out records to support any claim you file with your own carrier.
- How fast do I get paid?
- Payouts land in your bank account within 1–3 business days after each trip ends. 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.
- Do I need my own insurance?
- Yes. Cruise & Scoot does not provide insurance or damage coverage. You are responsible for carrying appropriate coverage for your vehicles, and we ask for proof of insurance during onboarding.
Where renters are searching
Popular markets hiring hosts right now
See live demand in the top Carolina 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 land 1–3 days after each trip.
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.