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35 Startup Renting Services

From Returnable Bridesmaid Attire to Iconic Movie Vehicle Rentals

— March 18, 2015 — Business
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.
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Crowdsourced Toy Platforms
Crowdsourced Toy Platforms
PleyWorld is a Crowdsourced Toy Design Site for LEGO Playsets
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Foreigner Home Rental Services
Foreigner Home Rental Services
Tomareru Tourist Home Rental Solves Japan's Vacant House Problem
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Bike Sharing Programs
Bike Sharing Programs
The Cycleswap Bike Rental Service Recently Launched in Amsterdam
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Municipal Equipment Trading
Municipal Equipment Trading
MuniRent Allows for Equipment Rentals Between Local Governments
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Online Tuxedo Deliveries
Online Tuxedo Deliveries
Men Can Eliminate the Middle Man with Online Site 'The Black Tux'
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Autonomous Real Estate Services
Autonomous Real Estate Services
Zenly Helps Find New York Apartment Rentals on Your Terms
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Hair Extension Rental Services
Hair Extension Rental Services
The Nelson j Salon Offers a More Affordable Alternative
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Iconic Movie Vehicle Rentals
Iconic Movie Vehicle Rentals
Time Machine Rental Lets You Rent a Delorean From Back to the Future
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Menswear Rental Subscriptions
Menswear Rental Subscriptions
The 'TieTry' Service Delivers Designer Brands Every Month
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Cooking Appliance Rentals
Cooking Appliance Rentals
The Kitchen Library Allows Members to Take Out Culinary Equipment
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Storage Lending Platforms
Storage Lending Platforms
Roost Offers a More Affordable Shared Storage Solution for Neighbors
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Beijing Boyfriend Rental Services
Beijing Boyfriend Rental Services
These Boyfriend Rentals Can Cost You an Arm and a Leg
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Business Travel Rental Services
Business Travel Rental Services
Airbnb's Business Travel Rentals Cater to Those Who Travel & Work
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Bicycle-Sharing Sites
Bicycle-Sharing Sites
Spinlister's Bike Rental Service Makes Eco-Transportation Accessible
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Spectacles Subscription Services
Spectacles Subscription Services
The Endless Eyewear Rental Packages Let You Switch Up Your Look
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Unused Clothing Rental Services
Unused Clothing Rental Services
StyLend Turns Anyone's Closet into a Clothing Rental Service
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Pet Rental Services
Pet Rental Services
Dogo Lets Prospective Pet Owners Rent Dogs for Play Dates
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Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Vow To Be Chic Allows Your Bridal Party to Rent a Bridesmaid Dress
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Micro-Car Rental Services
Micro-Car Rental Services
The MINIster MINI Campaign Lets You Rent a Miniscule Auto
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Camping Gear Rentals
Camping Gear Rentals
GearCommons is a Network Where You Can Rent Outdoor Equipment as Needed
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Free Vehicle Rentals
Free Vehicle Rentals
This Service Offers a One-Way Car Rental Free of Charge to Travlers
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Wearable Tech Rentals
Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
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Vain Room Rental Services
Vain Room Rental Services
'Love Room' Only Helps Attractive People to Find Accomodations
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Technology Rental Apps
Technology Rental Apps
NYC Startup KitSplit is a Peer-to-Peer Platform for Leasing Tech Equipment
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Communal Rental Services
Communal Rental Services
Rentinue's Rental Directory Helps You Find and Locate Items for Rent
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Shared Washer Subscriptions
Shared Washer Subscriptions
A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money
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Van Delivery Services
Van Delivery Services
Cab Company Uber is Trying Out a New Logistics Service in Hong Kong
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Communal Tool Sharing
Communal Tool Sharing
This Concept Proposes Vending Machine Rentals of Handy Implements
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Educational Toy Subscriptions
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
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Toy Rental Services
Toy Rental Services
Pley Lets People Rent LEGO Sets Instead of Buying Them
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Mainstream Supercar Rentals
Mainstream Supercar Rentals
The Hertz Dream Car Program Lets Average Joes Drive Supercharged Rides
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Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
Temporary Deliverable Storefronts
The Storefront Transformer is a Mobile Space for Entrepreneurs
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Luxe Home Rental Services
Luxe Home Rental Services
Four Seasons' Residential Rentals Provides Short Term Vacation Rentals
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Monthly Menswear Clothing Subscriptions
Monthly Menswear Clothing Subscriptions
The Mr. Club Lets Men Borrow and Buy Outfits Monthly
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Mobile Makerspace Containers
Mobile Makerspace Containers
The Shipping Containers for Rent Provide a Portable Prototyping Lab
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