Photos that get bookings
A short shot list for a trustworthy, high-quality listing.
Updated October 10, 2026
Photos are the first thing a guest judges you on, and your own inspection photos reflect them. Clean the car first, then shoot in daylight.
- Front three-quarter view, back three-quarter view, and both sides.
- Front and rear straight on.
- Driver’s seat, back seat, and trunk or cargo area.
- Dashboard with the odometer visible.
- Wheels and tires.
- Special features: roof, screen, charging port, child seats.
- Use landscape photos with the full car in the frame.
- Don’t use stock photos or photos of another car.
- Show existing scratches or dents honestly. It protects you when a claim is reviewed.
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For a problem on a specific trip, open the trip from your trips page and use Trip support, so the team sees the details and your photos. For anything else, ask the Help assistant or contact us.
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