Returning the car

Tap Check out from this trip on your trip page when you hand the car back. Take the same photos you took at pickup, plus the odometer and fuel level. Do it where the car ends up, before you walk away.

• Fuel. Return the car at the fuel or charge level it had at pickup. There is a small grace, and each eighth of a tank below that is billed at a flat 12 dollars. Topping up on the way back is almost always cheaper.
• Mileage. Your listing includes a set number of miles. Extra miles are billed at the per-mile rate on the listing.
• Cleanliness. Bring it back as you found it. Hosts can add a cleaning charge if the car needs more than a normal turnaround.

Charges are worked out after both you and your host file return readings. Your security deposit starts releasing after checkout unless a claim or dispute is open.