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Playbooks for running a rental business

From booking flows to business growth — everything you need to run a more profitable, streamlined rental operation, written for operators by the Fleetwire team.

Coverage card for a direct booking: commercial fleet policy, verified renter insurance, checkout coverage, deposit and signed agreement, beside a Chevy Tahoe
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Insurance for Direct Rentals: What Replaces Turo’s Protection Plan

Turo's protection plan covers Turo trips, not your car. Here's what it actually covers in 2026, why none of it
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Rental agreement checklist card showing drivers, deposit, insurance, damage, tolls and late returns, over a parked Toyota Camry
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What to Put in a Car Rental Agreement: A Checklist for Independent Hosts

On Turo, the rental agreement is Turo's terms. Booked direct, it's yours. The 14 sections a direct-rental agreement needs to
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Cover for "When to Go Independent from Turo: The 5-Car Math": a five-car month on Turo vs booked direct, in front of a row of cars
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When to Go Independent from Turo: The 5-Car Math

At five cars, going independent from Turo is a number you can work out. Here is the math on $7,500
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A branded rental checkout on the rental company's own site, with trip total, deposit hold and a reserve button, over a photo of the SUV being booked
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How to Create a Branded Rental Checkout That Converts

Learn how to create branded rental checkout flows that collect payment, deposits, ID checks, and signed agreements before every confirmed
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A trailer booking confirmed only after dates are locked, license verified, insurance confirmed, deposit authorized and the agreement signed
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Rental Checkout Software That Protects Bookings

Rental checkout software helps operators take payments, collect deposits, verify renters, and sign agreements before a reservation is confirmed online.
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A direct-booking rental website with live availability, instant booking, ID and insurance checks, and online signing and payment
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Best Rental Website Features for Direct Bookings

The best rental website features help operators turn visits into confirmed reservations with payments, deposits, ID checks, agreements, and availability.
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