Sicarro Fee Structure Explained
Sicarro uses a transparent fee structure that allows you to understand exactly how much you earn on every booking. There are no hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no monthly subscriptions. You only pay when you earn.
💡 Tip: Sicarro's fee structure is simpler and more affordable than traditional rental agency commissions, which can take 40-60% of your revenue. With Sicarro, you keep 90% of every booking.
Service Fee Breakdown
Sicarro charges a single service fee of 10% on the rental price of every completed booking. The rate is the same for every supplier: no tiers, no volume thresholds, no monthly charges.
| Service fee | You keep |
|---|---|
| 10% of the rental price | 90% of the rental price |
The fee is calculated on the rental price you set. The security deposit, the delivery and the add-ons (insurance, additional driver) carry no commission.
Your tier is calculated based on the previous calendar month's completed bookings across all your vehicles. New suppliers start at the Standard tier.
What the Fee Covers
The service fee is not just a commission - it funds the infrastructure and services that make your rental business possible:
- Platform technology: Website, mobile app, booking system, dashboard, and calendar management
- Payment processing: Secure payment collection from renters, fraud protection, refund handling
- Social media marketing: Your vehicles are promoted on Sicarro's Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok channels to attract renters
- Customer support: Bilingual support team for both you and your renters via email and WhatsApp
- Renter verification: Identity checks, license verification, and profile screening
- Contract templates: Professional bilingual rental contracts for every booking
- Dispute mediation: Assistance resolving disagreements between suppliers and renters
- Insurance coordination: Support with insurance claims and damage disputes
Net Earnings Calculation
Your net earnings are simple to calculate:
Example (10% fee)
| Booking details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rental: 5 days x $50/day | $250.00 |
| Sicarro service fee (10%) | -$25.00 |
| Your net earnings | $225.00 |
The security deposit and the delivery are not part of this calculation: the renter pays them to you in cash when you hand over the vehicle, and you keep them in full.
Payment Processing Fees
Payment processing is included in the service fee the renter pays (9% with card, 5% with Lightning): your share of the rental price does not change. You do not pay any additional charges for:
- Credit card processing (renter-side)
- Bank transfer payouts to your Salvadoran bank account
- Bitcoin Lightning payouts
- Refund processing
- Currency conversion (all transactions are in USD)
✅ No Hidden Fees: The service fee is all-inclusive. There are no setup fees, monthly fees, listing fees, or payout fees. You only pay when a booking is completed and you earn money.
How to See Your Actual Earnings Per Booking
Every booking detail page shows a complete financial breakdown:
- Go to Bookings > select any booking
- Scroll to the Financial Details section
- You will see:
- Gross booking amount (what the renter paid)
- Service fee amount and percentage
- Your net earnings
- Payout status and date
- Payout method used (bank or Lightning)
The earnings dashboard also shows a running total of fees paid in the current month and year-to-date.
No Tiers, No Volume Thresholds
The service fee is 10% for every supplier, whatever your monthly booking volume. There are no tiers and no automatic volume discounts. If you agreed a different rate with SiCarro, it appears in your supplier agreement and in your dashboard.
Comparing with Traditional Rental Agency Costs
See how Sicarro compares to listing your vehicle with a traditional rental agency:
| Cost | Traditional Agency | Sicarro |
|---|---|---|
| Commission rate | 40-60% | 10% |
| Monthly fees | $50-200/month | $0 |
| Setup fees | $100-500 | $0 |
| Marketing included | Limited | Social media + platform |
| Pricing control | Agency sets price | You set the price |
| Bitcoin payouts | No | Yes (Lightning) |
Setting Prices to Account for Fees
When setting your daily rate, factor in the service fee to ensure your desired net earnings:
Daily Rate = Desired Net / (1 - Fee Percentage)
For example, if you want to earn $40 net per day (10% service fee):
$40 / (1 - 0.10) = $40 / 0.90 = $44.45/day listing price
No Hidden Fees Policy
Sicarro is committed to complete transparency. There are absolutely no:
- Account creation fees
- Listing fees (list as many vehicles as you want)
- Monthly subscription fees
- Payout processing fees
- Photo upload fees
- Cancellation administration fees (for renter cancellations)
- Calendar management fees
- Contract generation fees
The only fee you ever pay is the service fee on completed bookings. If you do not earn, you do not pay.
💡 Bottom Line: For every $100 your renter pays, you receive $90. No surprises, no extra charges, no fine print. That is the Sicarro promise.
