GetYourGuide

What: An online travel agency and online marketplace for tour guides and excursions  

Expected pay: You set your own rates

Commissions & fees: Undisclosed

Where: Worldwide

Requirements: A business license, liability insurance and a bank account

Review:

PROS:

  • Focuses on professional tour suppliers, bus companies, and attractions.
    • You can sign up as an individual supplier; you need to have a business license and business liability insurance to list your services 
  • There are no up-front costs
  • You set your own rates
  • If customers buy your tours through GetYourGuide, you’ll pay a commission
  • Payments are via direct deposit once a month, following completion of the tour
    • Payments are only made once you are owed $50 or more

CONS:

  • Not transparent about the commission charges
    • There was a statement on SiteJabber claiming the commission rate is as high as 50% 
  • A commission schedule is only available after sign up and approval to sell products on the site.
  • Many consumer complaints

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