Yes, you can offer optional extras to round out the driver's experience: baby or child seats, a GPS, a cleaning kit, beach chairs, cool boxes, and more. Extras are optional add-ons, separate from the car's mandatory equipment (fire extinguisher, jack, spare wheel).
Today, extras are promoted in the car's description and payment is arranged directly between the host and the driver, outside the app.
What kind of extras can I offer?
The most common extras drivers appreciate are:
Baby or child seats.
A GPS.
A cleaning kit.
Beach chairs and cool boxes.
You can add other extras depending on what your car and your area allow (snow-season accessories, bike racks, and so on).
Can I charge for extras?
Yes. You can set an additional cost for each extra you offer. Payment is arranged directly between you and the driver, outside the app: host and driver agree on the price and how it's paid.
To avoid misunderstandings, we recommend putting the agreement in writing on the app's chat: what the extra is, what it costs and on what terms. That way there's a record if anything comes up later.
Does TripWip recommend a price for extras?
Yes. If you're not sure how much to charge for a particular extra, you can ask the TripWip team for a price recommendation in line with the market. That helps you stay in range and makes it more likely the driver takes the extra.
Where do I promote the extras I offer?
Extras are promoted in your car's description. We recommend including:
Which extras you offer.
The estimated cost of each one.
Any special conditions (limited availability, needs advance notice, and so on).
The clearer the information, the less friction you'll have at the handover.
What if an extra is lost, damaged or not returned?
If an extra is lost or damaged, or the driver doesn't return it, TripWip helps mediate between the two parties, but does not guarantee payment for the extra.
To keep that risk down, we recommend:
Leaving a record on the app's chat of the extras you handed over (what you gave them, and in what condition).
Checking the extras together with the driver at the return, just as you do with the car.
Thinking twice about offering high-value extras if you're not willing to take on the risk of loss or damage.
Good practice for offering extras
To make the experience with extras work well:
Keep the extras clean and in good condition before each rental.
Tell the driver on the app's chat which extras you have available before the rental starts, so they can decide in advance.
Check availability before committing to an extra (don't assume it's free if you used it on another recent booking).
Collect the extras when you get the car back and check them in front of the driver.
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