Everything you need to know about hosting on ItWhip
Welcome to ItWhip Hosting - turn your car into a revenue generator. Your host account gives you access to a professional dashboard with everything you need: fleet management, booking calendar, revenue analytics, guest communication, and more. Earn up to 90% of each rental based on your fleet size.
From signup to your first booking
Sign up with your email and complete identity verification. We verify all hosts for safety.
Add your car details, upload photos, set your daily rate, and choose your availability.
Link your bank account through Stripe Connect to receive fast, secure payments.
Once approved, your car goes live. Accept booking requests and watch your earnings grow!
Professional tools to manage your business
Track your earnings with detailed charts, monthly summaries, and payout history. See exactly how much you're making.
View and manage all bookings in a visual calendar. Block dates, see upcoming trips, and avoid double-bookings.
Add, edit, and manage multiple vehicles. View each car's performance, utilization, and earnings individually.
View guest profiles, booking history, and reviews. Communicate directly with renters through our messaging system.
Live GPS via Smartcar (free OEM connection on supported 2015+ vehicles). OBD-II hardware coverage via Bouncie expanding through Q3 2026.
How vehicle tracking worksManage your profile, company details, banking info, notifications, and privacy preferences all in one place.
Pick the program that matches your situation. You can switch later if it changes.
Earnings determined by the insurance you bring.
Earnings scale with fleet size.
$1M liability coverage on every trip in both programs, plus mandatory per-trip guest insurance vehicle-class gated and signed at checkout.
Your car and business are protected
Every trip includes $1M liability insurance, protecting you from accidents and third-party claims.
Three-layer mileage tracking: live OEM/OBD telemetry on supported vehicles, photo-based odometer capture at pickup and return, and trip-end reconciliation. Disputes get evidence, not estimates.
How mileage forensics worksAll guests complete identity verification and background checks before they can book your vehicle.
Guests have access to roadside assistance, minimizing disruption and protecting your vehicle.
Report damage within 24 hours through your host dashboard. The FNOL (First Notice of Loss) flow captures photos, mileage, and trip details automatically. Most straightforward claims resolve in 3–5 business days.
Mandatory per-trip guest insurance. Every booking includes a vehicle-class-gated protection plan signed by the guest at checkout, sitting on top of the platform's $1M liability coverage.
Get paid fast with secure Stripe payouts
Industry-leading payment infrastructure. Secure, reliable, and trusted by millions of businesses worldwide.
Fastest in the industry. Get paid within 48 hours of trip completion via direct deposit.
Choose daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly payouts. Change your schedule anytime in settings.
Automated 1099 forms for tax season. Track all earnings and deductions in your dashboard.
Stripe is PCI-DSS Level 1 certified. Bank details are encrypted and stored by Stripe — never on ItWhip servers.
Track your environmental impact
Every vehicle on ItWhip gets an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) impact score. Track your fleet's carbon footprint, earn sustainability badges, and attract eco-conscious guests.
Connect your host and guest accounts
Link your host account with a guest account to seamlessly switch roles. Use the role switcher in the header to toggle between your host dashboard (for managing your fleet) and guest profile (for booking cars).
Since one driver's license equals one person, you can only link one guest account to your host profile and vice versa.
Hosts cannot book cars with their host account. You need a linked guest account (under the same identity) to rent vehicles.
How to link: Go to your Host Profile → Settings → Account Linking, enter your guest account's email, and verify with a code. You can also unlink accounts from this page if needed.
Approve trips, message guests, capture pickup photos, and track payouts on the go. Same login, same data — your dashboard in your pocket.
Export your data or delete your account anytime
Export a PDF containing all your host account information:
Find this in: Profile → Settings → Download My Data
Permanently delete your host account if you no longer need it.
30-Day Grace Period
Your account is scheduled for deletion, not immediately removed. Changed your mind? Log in within 30 days to cancel.
Find this in: Profile → Settings → Danger Zone
Common questions about hosting
Earnings depend on your vehicle, pricing, and availability. Economy cars average $600-1,000/month, standard vehicles $1,000-1,800/month, and luxury $2,000-4,000/month based on 15-20 rental days. Higher tiers (more vehicles) mean you keep more of each rental.
See the full how-it-works flowPayouts are processed within 48 hours of trip completion - the fastest in the industry. Funds go directly to your linked bank account via Stripe. You can choose daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly payout schedules.
Payout retention + tax doc termsVehicles must be 2015 or newer with under 130,000 miles and a clean title (no salvage/rebuilt). Your car must pass our safety verification and be registered in Arizona.
Vehicle requirements + listing flowThere are two earnings programs. Insurance Tier (1–2 cars) pays 40 / 75 / 90% based on the insurance you bring (platform / P2P / commercial). Commission Tier (3+ cars) pays 75 / 80 / 85 / 90% as your fleet grows (Standard / Gold / Platinum / Diamond). You can switch programs as your situation changes.
Compare both programs in detailReport damage within 24 hours through your dashboard with photos. Our FNOL (First Notice of Loss) system captures all information needed. Most straightforward claims resolve within 3-5 business days. $1M liability coverage is included on all bookings.
Claims process + $1M coverageAbsolutely! You control your daily rate, weekly/monthly discounts, and special event pricing. Our smart pricing tool suggests competitive rates based on your market, but final pricing is always up to you.
You choose: meet the guest in person, use a lockbox for contactless pickup, or enable remote unlock if you have connected vehicle features. Many hosts prefer the personal touch for first-time guests.
Vehicle tracking + remote unlockHost cancellations affect your ranking and may result in penalties. If you must cancel, do so as early as possible. Keep your calendar updated to avoid conflicts. Emergency cancellations are handled case-by-case.
List your car and join Arizona's fastest-growing car sharing community.