{"id":30574,"date":"2026-02-27T08:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T08:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/?p=30574"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T11:41:40","slug":"building-a-sustainable-future-for-uk-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/news\/building-a-sustainable-future-for-uk-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"Updates to host earnings plans in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to your hard work and dedication to delivering five-star experiences, 2026 is off to a strong start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Host earnings in the UK are up 22% year-on-year*, and bookings have surged 38% this February. Part of this growth has come from lowering our trip fees for the most valuable guest groups, helping make your cars more competitive when guests are choosing what to book.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we look toward the rest of the year, our focus is on sustaining this incredible growth while ensuring Turo can continue investing in the UK for the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/03_Divider_Dots-1024x153.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32946\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_graphBar_80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30576\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_graphBar_80.png 160w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_graphBar_80-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_graphBar_80-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s happening in our industry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While we\u2019ve seen strong growth, costs across the industry have risen significantly. We know you\u2019ve felt this first-hand through increases in your own car insurance and maintenance expenses in recent years. Government data** shows that quoted retail car insurance prices rose by 82% between May 2021 and June 2024. Although inflation has eased over the past 12 months, the cost of repairs and parts remains more than 33% higher than in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car sharing premiums and repair costs have seen similar increases. In response, and to reflect these changes while continuing to support our host community for the long term, we\u2019re making careful updates to our host earnings plans for the first time since September 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_thumbsUp_80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30579\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_thumbsUp_80.png 160w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_thumbsUp_80-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_thumbsUp_80-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More choice, more control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of you have asked for more flexibility. These three new plans, replacing the 65 plan and 75 plan, are designed to give you clearer options, including a plan with the highest-ever host share if your priority is maximising earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <table style=\"border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; width: 100%;\">\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Plan name<\/th>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px\">Host Share<\/th>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px\">Damage Responsibility<\/th>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px\">Additional benefits<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\"><strong>More earnings<\/strong><\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">80%<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">\u00a31,750<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Maximise your trip revenue<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\"><strong>Balanced<\/strong><\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">70%<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">\u00a3250<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Our most popular mid-range option<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\"><strong>More peace of mind<\/strong><\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">60%<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">\u00a30<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Includes loss of host earnings &amp; courtesy car<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_lightBulb_80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30580\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_lightBulb_80.png 160w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_lightBulb_80-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_lightBulb_80-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changes to earnings plans will affect how some of you run your hosting businesses, and we haven\u2019t made them lightly. As a host myself, I know how important it is to plan with confidence. However, as the marketplace has grown, we have a much clearer picture of how to balance bookings growth for hosts with the platform&#8217;s long-term success. Starting in 2026, we plan to double our marketing spend to continue driving more bookings your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" src=\"http:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_FAQ_80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30581\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:80px;height:80px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_FAQ_80.png 160w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_FAQ_80-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/spot_FAQ_80-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s nothing you need to do right away. Your earnings plan has been automatically updated on 31 March and applied to all trips booked on or after 31 March 2026. Any trips booked before this date will remain on your former plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n    <table style=\"border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; width: 100%;\">\n        <thead>\n            <tr>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Pre March 31st plan<\/th>\n                <th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #F9F4FF; color: #121214; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px\">New plan<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">65 plan<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">More peace of mind<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">75 plan<\/td>\n                <td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" style=\"background-color: #FBF9F6; color: #121214; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #ffffff; padding: 12px;\">Balanced<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 31 March, we moved you to a new plan based on your current selection. From then, you can choose a different plan, including the More Earnings plan, that better fits your individual risk tolerance and business goals in your host dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">*Feb 2026 compared to Feb 2025<br>**Source &#8211; House of Commons Library <a href=\"https:\/\/commonslibrary.parliament.uk\/the-rising-cost-of-uk-car-insurance\/#:~:text=Car%20insurance%20quotes%20have%20risen,number%20of%20accidents%20they%20had\" title=\"\">analysis of ONS\/ABI data<\/a>, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"text-align: center;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/illu_london.png\" \n         style=\"width:120px; height:auto; display: inline-block;\" \n         alt=\"London Illustration\" \/>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to your hard work and dedication to delivering five-star experiences, 2026 is off to a strong start. 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