The sharing economy and an increased number of peer-to-peer platforms offers an abundance of opportunity when it comes to establishing new renting services. These startups cover traditional rentals like living space and vehicles and expand into more specific items, like fashion, gadgets and kid's toys.
Clothing renting services are gaining traction, for example menswear rental subscriptions, unused clothing rental services and online tuxedo deliveries. If you have expensive interests, there are many niche sharing schemes. Cooking appliance rentals, camping gear rentals and technology rental apps are all evidence of this. Some new ventures focus on sharing more than the renting aspect, like shared washer subscriptions or municipal equipment trading.
When it comes to transportation and spaces, P2P rentals include van delivery services, bike sharing programs and business travel rental services.
35 Startup Renting Services
From Returnable Bridesmaid Attire to Iconic Movie Vehicle Rentals:
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Mobile Makerspace Containers
The Shipping Containers for Rent Provide a Portable Prototyping Lab
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Monthly Menswear Clothing Subscriptions
The Mr. Club Lets Men Borrow and Buy Outfits Monthly
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Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
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Communal Rental Services
Rentinue's Rental Directory Helps You Find and Locate Items for Rent
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Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
The Storefront Transformer is a Mobile Space for Entrepreneurs
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Luxe Home Rental Services
Four Seasons' Residential Rentals Provides Short Term Vacation Rentals
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Mainstream Supercar Rentals
The Hertz Dream Car Program Lets Average Joes Drive Supercharged Rides
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Unused Clothing Rental Services
StyLend Turns Anyone's Closet into a Clothing Rental Service
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Communal Tool Sharing
This Concept Proposes Vending Machine Rentals of Handy Implements
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Toy Rental Services
Pley Lets People Rent LEGO Sets Instead of Buying Them
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Shared Washer Subscriptions
A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money
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Technology Rental Apps
NYC Startup KitSplit is a Peer-to-Peer Platform for Leasing Tech Equipment
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Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Vow To Be Chic Allows Your Bridal Party to Rent a Bridesmaid Dress
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Autonomous Real Estate Services
Zenly Helps Find New York Apartment Rentals on Your Terms
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Bicycle-Sharing Sites
Spinlister's Bike Rental Service Makes Eco-Transportation Accessible
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Vain Room Rental Services
'Love Room' Only Helps Attractive People to Find Accomodations
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Free Vehicle Rentals
This Service Offers a One-Way Car Rental Free of Charge to Travlers
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Business Travel Rental Services
Airbnb's Business Travel Rentals Cater to Those Who Travel & Work
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Van Delivery Services
Cab Company Uber is Trying Out a New Logistics Service in Hong Kong
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Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
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Iconic Movie Vehicle Rentals
Time Machine Rental Lets You Rent a Delorean From Back to the Future
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Micro-Car Rental Services
The MINIster MINI Campaign Lets You Rent a Miniscule Auto
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Pet Rental Services
Dogo Lets Prospective Pet Owners Rent Dogs for Play Dates
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Menswear Rental Subscriptions
The 'TieTry' Service Delivers Designer Brands Every Month
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Camping Gear Rentals
GearCommons is a Network Where You Can Rent Outdoor Equipment as Needed
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Spectacles Subscription Services
The Endless Eyewear Rental Packages Let You Switch Up Your Look
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Bike Sharing Programs
The Cycleswap Bike Rental Service Recently Launched in Amsterdam
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Beijing Boyfriend Rental Services
These Boyfriend Rentals Can Cost You an Arm and a Leg
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Hair Extension Rental Services
The Nelson j Salon Offers a More Affordable Alternative
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Cooking Appliance Rentals
The Kitchen Library Allows Members to Take Out Culinary Equipment
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Municipal Equipment Trading
MuniRent Allows for Equipment Rentals Between Local Governments
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Storage Lending Platforms
Roost Offers a More Affordable Shared Storage Solution for Neighbors
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Online Tuxedo Deliveries
Men Can Eliminate the Middle Man with Online Site 'The Black Tux'
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Foreigner Home Rental Services
Tomareru Tourist Home Rental Solves Japan's Vacant House Problem
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Crowdsourced Toy Platforms
PleyWorld is a Crowdsourced Toy Design Site for LEGO Playsets
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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
AI Resale Apps
Croissant Debuted an Industry-First Shop Now, Sell Later Resale Experience
Mobile Consignment Concierges
The eBay Luxe Line Bus Shares the Ease of eBay's Consignment Service
Same-Day Fashion Rental Deliveries
Hurr x Deliveroo Helps Users Quickly Receive Pre-Loved Styles
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Accessible Luxury Goods Platforms
Zero Collective Makes Designer Handbags Affordable for Canadians
Icon-Led Travel Experiences
Airbnb Icons Offers Experiences Hosted by Icons in Music, Film, & More
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Home Services E-Commerce Platforms
Go Lime Launches a New E-Commerce Platform
Digitally Customizable Bridesmaid Dresses
Couture Technologies and 3100 West Join Forces
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals
By Rotation and Airbnb are Reducing the Strain of Attending Weddings
Sustainable Shoe-Trading Platforms
New Balance Joins the Resale Space with 'Reconsidered'
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Innovative Home Buying Platforms
Keypr Aims to Revolutionize the Canadian Real Estate Market
Electric Car-Sharing Programs
Prima at Paseo South Gulch Has Partnered with Envoy Technologies
Curated Live Fashion Resale
Poshmark Launches Posh Party LIVE as a New Virtual Shopping Experience
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
Members-Only Retail Platforms
Invite-Only Subscription Platform Mile Reshapes Luxury Shopping
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Ride-Hailing App Expansions
Uber and Turo Partner to Offer Vehicle Rentals to Uber Rent
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Peer-to-Peer Returns Networks
'greenlist' Enables Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective P2P Returns
Circular Packaging Services
Returnity's 'In Rotation' AIms to Reduce Packaging Waste
Textile Recycling Solutions
SuperCircle Secures $7M to Enhance Textile Recycling Infrastructure
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies
This Dutch Startup Uses Discarded Hair to Create Clothes and Carpets
Neighborly Contracting Apps
Pigybak Ride Helps Neighbors Support Neighbors with Home Projects
Idea Validating Platforms
HeadStarter Helps Entrepreneurs Discover If Their Idea Exists
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Movie Ticketing Company Relaunches
MoviePass Launches 'Dream Bigger' Campaign
Streaming Service Sleeping Bags
The Netflix Sleeping Bag Reminiscences on Olden Days
Car Rental Partnerships
Turo & Hopper Join Forces to Revolutionize Car Booking in Travel Industry
Pioneering Secondhand Search Engines
Beni Dominates Resale Marketplace with Innovative App
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Affordable Bike-Leasing Programs
RydeEV Leases E-Bikes for as Low as $55 USD Per Month
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Startup Networking Platforms
Foundity Connects Founders with Peers, Resources, and AI Tools
Real Estate Recommendation Platforms
KeyCrew Debuts a Real Estate Services Recommendation Platform
Entrepreneur-Focused Online Marketplaces
Agora Exchange Caters to the Need of Creatives and More
Sports Equipment Rental Services
Equip is Extremely Versatile and Revolutionizes Access to Sports
Efficient Made-To-Order Wedding Services
Revelry Boasts Stunning Made-To-Order Dresses
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Wax Jacket Rental Services
Barbour Teams Up with Oxfam at Glastonbury on a Charitable Initiative
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Car Transfer Service Apps
Andersen Collaborated with a Ride-Sharing Provider on This New Product
Budget Vacation Rental Platforms
VacayHub is a Centralized Space to Complete the Perfect Holiday
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Battery Rental Services
Swobbee Launches an Online Marketplace for Rental Batteries
Repurposed Christmas Gear
Lidl Debuts the Christmas Jumper Rental Service to Tackle Clothing Waste
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Upcycled Women's Fishing Wear
Take Me Fishing™ Unveils a New Capsule with Rentrayage
Electric Bikeshare Programs
'Bluebikes' is Adding a Fleet of eBikes to its Rental Suite
Idea-Testing Startup Tools
Startup Idea Tester Streamlines the Early Stages of a Business
Creator Economy Tool Directories
Creator Economy Tools Offer Over 1,000 Resources
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Portable Power Station Rentals
The Portable Power Station Hire is Affordable
Sustainable Festival Pop-Ups
Barbour and Oxfam Debut a Sustainable Rental Pop-Up at Glastonbury
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Halloween-Themed Delivery Partnerships
Uber's Partnership with Spirit Halloween is Spooky
Travel Stroller Rentals
Joolz & 1 Hotels Launched a Relax & Stroll Rental Package
Bridal On-Demand Delivery Partnerships
David's Bridal Collaborates with DoorDash
Rental Host Organizational Tools
RentalRunner is a Comprehensive Solution for Airbnb Hosts
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Emissions-Free Meal Deliveries
Zoomo and Uber Eats Have Partnered for Deliveries in London
P2P Clothing Rental Platforms
Sizters: Rent & Lend Fashion Provides Luxury Wardrobes to Rent
Kenyan E-Bike Service Partnerships
Bolt Partnered with Three Brands to Expand E-Bikes in Kenya
Electric Cargo Bike-Sharing Programs
CargoB Launched in Boston as USA's First Cargo Bikeshare
Food-Centric X-Ray Rental Services
ABM Equipment Seeks to Revolutionize the Food & Beverage Market
Men's Jewelry Rental Programs
Zales is Set to Revolutionize Men's Jewelry with Its Rental Program
Pre-Loved Clothing Platforms
Zara is Expanding its Pre-Owned Platform for Eco-Shopping
Clothing Repair Hubs
M&S Promotes Circular Fashion with the Launch of its Clothing Repair Service
Car Dealer-Targeted Software-As-A-Service Platforms
Curbee Helps Car Dealers and Manufacturers
Startup Networking Platforms
Connect with Startups, Jobs, and Collaborators with Next Play
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Festive Film Vehicles
Turo Helps Drivers Spread Seasonal Cheer with Limited-Edition Elfmobiles
SaaS Startup Newsletters
The SaaS Start Up Guide is Written by Law, Finance, and Tech Experts
Property Co-Host Networks
Airbnb's Co-Host Network Connects Owners with Property Assistants
Bill-Splitting Apps
SplitParty Helps Friends Keep Bills Fair and Organized
Elf-Inspired Cars
Turo Debuts Elfmobiles in NYC to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Elf Movie
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Family Homestay Platforms
'Homestays with Kids' Connects Families to Stay and Share Experiences
Wedding Shopping Experience Partnerships
Bella Bridesmaids Partners with Something Borrowed Blooms
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Trackable Package Return Programs
Uber Launches a New Package Return Service with Live Tracking
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Rentable Wedding Florals
Something Borrowed Blooms Offers a Cost-Effective Alternative
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Couple Investment Platforms
Plenty is a Tool Revolutionizing Investment for Modern Couples
Premium eBike Subscription Services
Wombi Released in Seattle to Make eBikes More Accessible
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Clothing Try-On Services
Rixo Launches a New 'Try-Before-You-Buy' Service in the UK
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Offline Community Marketplaces
Aerie’s Hidden Gem Marketplace Created a Shared Space for Brands
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Flexible Coliving Platforms
The 'Coliving' Platform Helps Workers Find an All-Inclusive Place
Video Production Services
Socialwav Offers Unlimited Video Production and Revisions for Businesses
Pampering Rideshade Cars
Bliss x Alto Teamed Up to Create a Custom Passenger Princess Car
Flexible User-Centric Rideshares
Careem Introduces Flexi Rides to Bolster its Market Presence
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Advanced Property Management Tools
TenantPort Streamlines Operations of Property Managers
Senior Rental Services
Rent Elderly People Connects You with Seniors to Unlock Age-Based Perks
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps
Faindrr Focuses on Growth and Connections Between new Startup Founders
Taxi Round-Trip Services
Uber Unveils the Intercity Round Trips Feature for Indian Travelers
Startup Promotion Platforms
Spacehunt Offers an Open-Source Directory to Like-Minded People
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Streamlined Task Outsourcing Platforms
Taskapron Connects Users with Skilled Professionals
Flexible Kitchen Rental Options
Maker Kitchens Teams Up with Blt Kitchens on Flexible Rentals
Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces
Nomadz Has All the Equipment For Thrill Seekers and Adventurers
Renter Insurance Packages
Co-Op Insurance Debuts a New Renters Insurance Product with Urban Jungle
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Access-Promoting Streaming Services
Kinema Debuts a new Watch Now Feature, Prioritizing Filmmakers
Friendship-Focused Finance Agreements
'Friends Over Money' Let's You Make Agreements with Friends
Cohost Homestay Networks
The Airbnb Co-Host Network Connects Hosts to Other Hosts for Assistance
Connective Economic Travel
Swapper Helps Business Travelers Use Hotel Budgets to Stay with Friends
Credit-Boosting Rental Payments
Bloom Credit Unveils Credit-Building Tool for Renter Payment Data
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Long-Distance Property Searches
With Sprooce Users Can Buy and Rent Homes from Anywhere
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Integrated Vacation Rentals
ApartmentLove Launches an Integration with Rental Supplier BookingPal
Streamlined Start-Up Job Searching
Startup Jobs by Binh Pham is a Community for Job Seekers
In-Neighbourhood Service Maps
TROT KIT Helps Nomads Find Services Where They Are
Event Venue Finders
CoolSpace Helps You Secure the Perfect Venue for Your Events