Common with mobile mechanics, locksmiths, and on-call HVAC techs. Trip fees usually credit toward labor if the job proceeds. Disclose the fee at booking — never as a surprise on the invoice.
Short definition. A flat charge to cover the cost of driving to the job site.
Category. Trip fee is a invoicing term used by service businesses when billing customers.
How Glo Invoice handles it. Glo Invoice builds trip fee into the invoice itself, so you don't track it on paper or in a spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
What does trip fee mean?
Common with mobile mechanics, locksmiths, and on-call HVAC techs. Trip fees usually credit toward labor if the job proceeds. Disclose the fee at booking — never as a surprise on the invoice.
Related terms
Service call fee — A flat fee charged just for showing up and diagnosing the problem.
Line item — An individual charge on an invoice — one part, service, or fee per row.
Mileage deduction — Deducting the cost of business driving from taxable income.
