It depends on the country: in Uruguay and Argentina you pay part in the app and the rest to the host at the handover; in Mexico you pay the full amount in the app.
Uruguay & Argentina
When you book a vehicle:
TripWip receives the payment for the reservation.
This payment includes the platform's commission (service fee) and the total value of the insurance.
At the time of the initial vehicle delivery:
You must pay the host the remaining amount of the rental.
This amount is previously informed in the application.
Payment can be made via bank transfer or in cash.
Mexico
At the time of renting, you pay 100% of the rental through the platform. This payment includes:
The total cost of the vehicle.
The mandatory insurance.
Then TripWip makes the corresponding payment to the host, once the rental is completed.
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