It’s completely free to list on Outdoorsy. In fact, you don’t pay us anything until your first booking begins.
How Host payouts work on Outdoorsy
When a Guest confirms a reservation, Outdoorsy manages the transaction and payout process through a few key steps:
Payment collection & hold: When a Guest books a trip, Outdoorsy collects the payment upfront and holds the funds until 48 hours after the trip start date, which is when we initiate your payout.
Host service fee deduction: Before releasing funds, Outdoorsy automatically deducts your Host service fee. This fee covers platform operations, trust and safety measures, guest identity verification, reservation screening, and listing marketing.
Service fee tier (20% – 25%): Host service fees range between 20% and 25% of the booking subtotal (nightly rates, cleaning fees, delivery fees, and add-ons, excluding Outdoorsy platform fees, Protection Package costs, and taxes). All new Hosts begin at a 25% fee, which scales down as your booking revenue increases.
Minimum nightly fees: A minimum fee of $15 per night applies to drivable vehicles, and $10 per night for towables. If the percentage-based service fee calculates to less than these amounts, it automatically adjusts up to the minimum nightly threshold based on your vehicle type.
Can I lower my Host service fee?
Yes. Bringing new Guests to Outdoorsy will significantly lower both your Host service fee and your Guest’s service fee—it's a win-win!
Reduced fee rate: When you send a quote to a brand-new Guest, and they book your vehicle through that quote, your Host service fee drops from 25% down to 6.5%, and the Guest’s platform service fee drops to 0%.
Eligibility requirement: To qualify for the reduced 6.5% rate, the Guest must not have an existing Outdoorsy account associated with their email address prior to receiving your quote.
To learn more about inviting a Guest to Outdoorsy via a quote, you may visit the How to send a customized quote Help Center article.
How and when do I get paid?
We’ll automatically deposit your money into your bank account. It typically takes 3 – 5 business days for banks to post that cash to your account. Don’t worry, we use banking-level, secure online payments to keep everyone’s info safe.
Can I get paid faster?
No. Outdoorsy does not offer expedited, early, or instant payouts.
Our automated payout systems trigger 48 hours after the scheduled trip start date. This standard window allows our platform to confirm successful vehicle handoff, ensure Guest remainder balances are settled, and run automated trust and security screenings to protect both parties. Once released, payout speeds depend on standard bank processing times and cannot be accelerated by Customer Support.
To avoid preventable payout delays:
Verify active banking details: Ensure your connected bank account is still active and open to receive incoming direct deposits.
Complete the digital key exchange: Completing the digital key exchange on time ensures our system properly registers the handoff status change to trigger your payout without delay.
Monitor dashboard notifications: Address any automated flags promptly (such as an outdated payout method on file or unverified driver notices that could delay the handoff).
Do holidays affect payouts?
Yes, but only during the banking transfer stage. Here is how holidays and weekends impact the payout process:
Outdoorsy’s internal systems (Not affected): Our automated payout jobs run every day of the year—including weekends and holidays. Eligibility checks, remainder collections, and daily payout batching occur on schedule without interruption.
Bank processing & direct deposit (Affected): Once Outdoorsy releases your payout, funds transit via direct deposit. Commercial banks and clearing networks do not process standard direct deposits on weekends or official banking holidays.
If your 48-hour release window lands on or just before a holiday, your bank will begin processing the transfer on the next open business day, which may extend your typical 3 to 5 business day delivery window. For more details on observed holidays and specific funds transfer processing times, consult your bank or financial institution directly.