Booking costs

To help Karshare enhance our product and cover platform costs we charge a booking fee on each rental booking. This goes towards customer support, marketing, product improvements and renter checks, meaning Karshare can provide the best end user experience possible while retaining great value rentals.

The booking fee is calculated as a percentage of the total booking cost, after excess and insurance have been added, but before VAT.

Insurance

We make sure that all bookings are full insured to protect you and the Owner.

The insurance cost is calculated according to the length of the booking period.

Full Excess

This excess is £1200 and is the maximum amount that the renter is responsible for in the event of physical damage.

Reduced excess

Renters can reduce the excess to £350 by paying a £35 fee. This option can be selected in the 'choose any extras' section as you make a rental booking.

Deposit

You must make a deposit to rent a car which can be paid using both a credit and a debit card. The deposit for all Karshare bookings is £250.

Post Booking Costs

An Owner can claim for costs associated with your booking. This could be for damage, fines and charges, fuel or additional mileage.

20% VAT will be charged where applicable.

Our insurance costs, which are split out for transparency do not have VAT applied. They do include Insurance Premium Tax which is passed directly to our insurance provider.

Renter Cancellations

Please note for any renter cancellations the booking fee (including it's VAT) is non-refundable.