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Why does Drive lah charges fees on top of the day price?

Trip fees explained

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Written by Lia
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Drive lah charges a small service fee on top of the daily rental price to cover the cost of providing a safe, reliable, and well-supported car-sharing experience for both hosts and guests.

This fee ensures that key services are included with every booking β€” giving you peace of mind and support throughout your trip.

What the Trip Fee Covers

Your trip fee helps fund the following essential services:

  • Comprehensive insurance and roadside assistance

  • Full coverage in case of accidents or breakdowns during the trip β€” for both host and guest.

  • 24/7 customer support

  • Access to real-time help via phone, live chat, and email for any issues during your trip.

  • Software platform development and maintenance

  • Keeping the Drive lah app and website secure, reliable, and easy to use.

  • Secure payment processing

  • Managing all payments, refunds, promotions, and fine handling efficiently.

  • Damage dispute resolution

  • Dedicated staff to coordinate post-trip repairs and resolve claims fairly.

  • Marketing to help your car get booked

  • Drive lah promotes vehicles across search engines and social platforms to help hosts get more bookings.

  • Payment protection for hosts

  • Even if a guest doesn't pay or causes damage, Drive lah ensures the host still receives payment.

Why a Trip Fee Makes Sense

Unlike traditional car rental companies that may charge for each of these services separately, Drive lah rolls all essential services into a single trip fee. This model helps maintain transparency, fairness, and a better experience for all users.

Note:

Trip fees are automatically calculated and displayed at checkout, so there are no hidden costs.

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