Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 1 change this month
Hipcamp 3.3Silver 40 pts
A marketplace where landowners earn by hosting campers, glampers, and RVs on their land. Hosts set the rules and keep most of the booking value.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in 4 countriesAustralia, Canada, United Kingdom and United State…
- Easy sign-upQuick profile or ID check
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2013 13 yrs
- Web rank
- #38,587 worldwide
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Hipcamp is a camping marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 15% host commission, earnings are typically paid out us hosts tuesday after checkout, canada and australia wednesday, plus transfer processing and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2013, Hipcamp is based in San Francisco, California, United States. It is available in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
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What people actually earn on Hipcamp
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What changed
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1 update · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
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- Payout speed added: US hosts Tuesday after checkout, Canada and Australia Wednesday, plus transfer processing source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on proof of earnings. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees3.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access3.3
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings4.0
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Achievements
40 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Hipcamp $300M+ (2026)
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Hipcamp free
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
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Hipcamp 15%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Hipcamp Founded 2013
Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified+15
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Hipcamp US, UK, Australia, Canada
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Hipcamp 15%
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
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Hipcamp US hosts Tuesday after checkout, Canada and Australia Wednesday, plus transfer processing
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Hipcamp #38,587 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Hipcamp Founded 2013
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Can I join Hipcamp?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older and live in one of 4 countries.
You need property or space to rent out, a bank account and a background check. Your profile and ID are reviewed before you start. First payout: days after first stay.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Hipcamp accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
Open in- Property or space to rent out
- A bank account
- A background check
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Quick profile or ID reviewIncluding an ID check
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
- First payoutDays after first stay
Good to know: Needs land suited to camping (small residential backyards under 2 acres rarely fit), hosts must verify ID and pass a background check.
Hipcamp's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Hipcamp compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 15%, Hipcamp sits near the middle — the median fee across the 19 rental platforms we track that charge a percentage is 16.8%.
Compared with the rental platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Hipcamp legit?
What we could verify about the company
Hipcamp is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2013 (13 years)
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #38,587)
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Hipcamp in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #38,587 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (hipcamp.com)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Hipcamp timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Hipcamp founded
Headquarters today: San Francisco, California, United States
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Milestone
$300M+
Cumulative earnings by Hipcamp Hosts to date, per Hipcamp's official become-a-host page (no period stated).
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Guides
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Hipcamp
How much does Hipcamp charge?
Hipcamp fees: 15% host commission. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $85, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Hipcamp?
Hipcamp pays out via Bank transfer. Timing: US hosts Tuesday after checkout, Canada and Australia Wednesday, plus transfer processing.
Which countries is Hipcamp available in?
Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
How much do people earn on Hipcamp?
Cumulative earnings by Hipcamp Hosts to date, per Hipcamp's official become-a-host page (no period stated). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Hipcamp legit?
Yes, Hipcamp is a real, operating platform: operating since 2013 (13 years), headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Hipcamp alternatives?
Similar platforms include Turo, Getaround, Trade Me Property and Click&Boat. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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