Driving for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, or Amazon Flex gives you the flexibility to work on your terms — but if you want to maximize your income, you need to treat it like what it really is: a business.
At LA Elite Rentals, we provide cheap rental cars for rideshare and delivery drivers in Los Angeles, and we’ve seen firsthand how drivers who think like business owners earn more, save more, and hit their goals faster.
Here’s why adopting a business mindset can take your gig work to the next level — and how to start today.
1. Track Your Numbers Like a Pro
Every business needs to know what’s coming in and going out. As a rideshare or delivery driver, tracking your income and expenses is the first step to profitability.
Use apps like Gridwise, Stride, or QuickBooks Self-Employed
Monitor gas, maintenance, rental fees, tolls, and app fees
Know your average hourly rate and profit per mile
💡 Tip: Renting a car from LA Elite Rentals includes insurance and maintenance, which simplifies your expenses and makes budgeting easier.
2. Separate Personal and Business Finances
Open a dedicated checking account just for your gig work. This makes it easier to:
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Track your true profits
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Save for taxes
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Manage your expenses
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Look more professional if you apply for loans or housing
Pro tip: Treat your car rental, fuel, and phone bill as business expenses, because they are.
3. Minimize Operating Costs
Smart business owners keep overhead low. One of the biggest expenses for drivers? The vehicle.
Instead of buying or financing a car — with high repair, insurance, and depreciation costs — consider renting a fuel-efficient gig-ready vehicle from LA Elite Rentals.
We offer:
Cheap weekly rental cars for Uber, DoorDash, and more
Economy, hybrid, and electric options
Unlimited miles
Maintenance and insurance included
That means no surprise repair bills and more money in your pocket.
4. Work Smarter, Not Longer
When you treat driving like a business, you look for ways to increase income per hour, not just drive more hours.
How?
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Drive during peak surge times
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Focus on high-demand areas (airports, event zones)
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Use multiple apps (multi-apping)
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Track where you make the most money and when
Smart drivers plan their week like a schedule — just like any other business owner would.
5. Take Advantage of Tax Deductions
Self-employed drivers are eligible for valuable tax deductions, including:
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Mileage or rental costs
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Phone and internet bills
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Tolls, parking fees, and car washes
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Health insurance (if self-employed full-time)
Make sure you’re tracking these expenses throughout the year — not just at tax time. Many drivers who rent cars from LA Elite Rentals find taxes easier to manage since insurance and maintenance are bundled in one simple payment.
6. Set Business Goals
A real business has goals — and so should you.
Ask yourself:
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How much do I want to earn this week/month/year?
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How can I reduce costs without sacrificing quality?
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What’s my next step? (Save for a new car? Pay down debt?)
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How many hours per week will it take to hit my goals?
When you set targets, track progress, and adjust your strategy, you start thinking like a boss — not just a driver.
Drive Smarter with LA Elite Rentals
At LA Elite Rentals, we support gig drivers across LA who want to earn more, drive smart, and stay on the road without breaking the bank.
We offer:
Affordable car rentals for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart & Amazon Flex
Economy, hybrid & EV options
Full insurance + maintenance included
Unlimited miles, no credit checks
Same-day pickup available
📞 Ready to take your gig work seriously — and earn more doing it?
Start by getting the right car from LA Elite Rentals.
🌐 www.laeliterentals.com
