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Airbnb vs Turo
Airbnb and Turo are both rental platforms. Fees — Airbnb: Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts. Turo: Host fee depends on protection plan.
Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify
Key differences
- Fees — Airbnb: Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts. Turo: Host fee depends on protection plan.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Airbnb offers PayPal, Payoneer and Western Union.
- Airbnb is the older platform — founded in 2008, 2 years before Turo (2010).
Which should you choose?
Choose Airbnb if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Payoneer.
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| Type | Rental platforms like Airbnb | Rental platforms like Airbnb |
| Category | Rentals & Hosting | Rentals & Hosting |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts | Host fee depends on protection plan |
| Payout speed | About 24 hours after guest check-in | Within 3-5 days after each trip |
| Payment protection | AirCover for Hosts: up to $3M damage protection and $1M liability insurance | Host protection plans |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal, Payoneer, Western Union | Direct deposit to bank via Stripe |
| Availability | Worldwide | US, Canada, UK, France, Australia |
| Founded | 2008 | 2010 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Stock ticker | NASDAQ: ABNB | — |
| iOS app | App ↗ | — |
| Android app | App ↗ | App ↗ |
| Popularity | 58 views · 0 likes | 45 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Airbnb or Turo?
Airbnb: Host-only fee of about 15.5% for most hosts. Turo: Host fee depends on protection plan.
How fast do Airbnb and Turo pay out?
Airbnb: About 24 hours after guest check-in. Turo: Within 3-5 days after each trip.
Where are Airbnb and Turo available?
Airbnb: Worldwide. Turo: US, Canada, UK, France, Australia.