When you book a car on Drive lah, the total trip cost is made up of two main components:
Trip Price – This is the daily rental rate set by the host, multiplied by the number of days booked.
Trip Fee – This service fee is charged by Drive lah and varies based on the driver’s age and the trip price.
Drive lah trips are typically 30–40% cheaper than traditional rental car companies, while still offering full insurance coverage and 24/7 support.
How Trip Fees Are Calculated
The Trip Fee helps cover:
Insurance and roadside assistance
Customer support (chat, email, phone)
Platform maintenance and development
Risk mitigation for unpaid trips
Dispute resolution and repair coordination
The fee amount may be higher for young drivers (under 25) due to increased insurance risk.
Examples
Example A
Driver Age: 30
Host Rate: $80/day
Trip Fee: $20
Total Trip Cost: $100
Guest pays: $100
Host receives: $80
Drive lah receives: $20
Example B
Driver Age: 23 (Young Driver Fee applies)
Host Rate: $80/day
Trip Fee: $28
Total Trip Cost: $108
Guest pays: $108
Host receives: $80
Drive lah receives: $28
Example C
Driver Age: 26
Host Rate: $55/day
Trip Fee: $17
Total Trip Cost: $72
Guest pays: $72
Host receives: $55
Drive lah receives: $17
Payment & Fees Handling
Drive lah absorbs credit card processing fees for the trip price.
Any additional fees (e.g., cleaning or fines) may have associated credit card charges, which are borne by the host.