Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No monthly subscriptions. You only pay when you rent or get paid.
For Renters
What you pay when you book a trailer
- Daily or weekly rate set by the trailer owner
- 10% service fee added at checkout — covers secure payments, support, and dispute resolution
- Refundable security deposit set by the owner — held during the rental, returned in full when the trailer is brought back in good condition
No charges for
Account creation, browsing, messaging owners, or canceling within the listing's cancellation window.
For Owners
What we take when your trailer rents
- Keep 85% of every rental — paid out daily through Stripe
- 15% platform fee covers payment processing, marketing, and platform support — no surprise deductions
- You set the price, the deposit, and the availability. Adjust anytime.
No charges for
Listing your trailer, monthly subscriptions, payouts, or canceling listings.
Worked Example
$50/day trailer rented for 2 days, with a $200 refundable deposit
Renter pays at checkout
Owner receives
Paid out daily via Stripe to the bank account you connect when listing.
Stripe's payment processing fees are paid by the platform out of the service + platform fees — owners and renters never see them.
Common Questions About Fees
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Renters see the full breakdown — rental + service fee + deposit — before they pay. Owners see the 15% platform fee deducted on each payout. There are no listing fees, no monthly fees, no payout fees, and no surprise charges.
When is the security deposit refunded?
After the owner marks the rental complete and confirms the trailer was returned in acceptable condition. If there are no damages, the full deposit is refunded automatically through Stripe — typically reaching the renter's account within 5–10 business days.
When do owners get paid?
DamnTrailers uses Stripe Connect with daily payouts. Funds clear from each completed rental into the owner's connected bank account on a rolling daily basis after the rental period.
What if I cancel?
Each owner picks a cancellation policy (Flexible, Moderate, or Strict) that's shown on the trailer's listing page. Refunds follow that policy. The 10% service fee is refunded along with whatever portion of the rental the policy covers.
Does DamnTrailers charge sales tax?
DamnTrailers does not add sales tax as a separate line item at checkout. Tax treatment of trailer rentals varies by state and by the owner's circumstances (for example, whether the owner already paid sales tax when they purchased the trailer). Owners are responsible for understanding and complying with sales tax obligations that apply to their rentals — including, where required, building applicable tax into their daily rate. We recommend owners consult a tax advisor for guidance specific to their situation. See our Tax Info for Owners page for general background.
Is there insurance included?
No. DamnTrailers is a marketplace and does not sell, broker, or provide insurance. Owners maintain their own coverage on their trailer; renters' personal auto policies are typically the primary coverage during rentals. The refundable security deposit is held to cover damage during the rental period.