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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Tiny Drone Toys
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Building Block Butts
The Kim Kardashian LEGO Sculpture 'Bricks the Internet'
Designer Camping Furniture
The BEAMS x Coleman Bandana Collection is Luxe and Exotic
Handy Screwdriver Pens
The Mininch was Inspired by the Pencil for Portable On-the-Go Functionality
Roadside Traveller Portraits
Risbel Magazine's A Hitchhiking Story Features Sunkissed Captures
Public Transit Shipping
The Link Urban Logistics System Would Use Trams to Distribute Cargo
Flexible Space-Efficient Campers
The Volkswagen T5 Can Be Easily Manipulated for Different Uses
Luxe Camping Shelters
The Meriwether Tent is Spacious Enough for an Entire Bedroom Set
Carbon-Free Food Transport
This Eco Food Delivery Service Focuses on Local Business Relationships
Ridiculous Rebranding Spoofs
Tumblr's 'AirBNB Logos' Makes Fun of the New Airbnb Logo Shape
Tuxedo-Appropriate Sneakers
The Cole Haan 2014 Spring Shoes for Men are Comfortable and Classy
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
Teddy Puzzle Toys
Ozobear Challenges Kids with Twisting 3D-Printed Blocks
Cylindrical Portable Cookers
The Eva Solo to Go Grill is the Perfect Portable Camping Barbecue
Communal Rental Services
Rentinue's Rental Directory Helps You Find and Locate Items for Rent
Modular Pop-Up Cabins
The Cabin Drop XL is Making Spontaneous Camping Luxurious as Well
Versatile Fitness Bracelets
The Garmin vivosmart is a Cross Between a Fitness Tracker & Smartwatch
Glamorously Sporty Editorials
Isabella Imam's ELLA YUJ Collection is Sporty-Chic
Shipping Container Cinemas
The PAR-Project Hopes to Build an Outdoor Theater for Film Screenings
Sports Star Mansion Rentals
Ronaldinho Gaucho's Home is Listed on Airbnb for the World Cup
Overnight Cliffside Adventures
Colorado’s Kent Mountain Adventure Center Lets You Sleep on a Cliff
Luxe Home Rental Services
Four Seasons' Residential Rentals Provides Short Term Vacation Rentals
Luxurious Location Rentals
This Airbnb Style Event Space Rental Platform Focuses on Unique Venues
Construction Equipment Shares
A B2B Sharing Marketplace Called FLOOW2 Allows for Increased Assets
Hotel-Like Jets
The Four Seasons Jet Brings the Company's Luxury Service to the Air
Toy Rental Services
Pley Lets People Rent LEGO Sets Instead of Buying Them
LEGO Holiday Decor
Chris McVeigh Creates DIY Ornaments that are Cheerful and Playful
Portable Bench Toolbox
The Milwaukee Work Box Stores Your Tools and Gives You a Place to Sit
Superhero-Inspired Social Media Rebranding
The New Foursquare Logo is Bold, Bright and Modern
Shared Washer Subscriptions
A Washing Machine Rental Service Saves the Environment and Your Money
Motivating Fitness Bands
The Jawbone Up24 Wristband and App Help You Attain Your Fitness Goals
Augmented LEGO Sets
LEGO Fusion Blends Technology with Iconic Building Blocks
Camping Gear Sharing Platforms
The Outdoor Exchange Subscription Service is for Outdoor Equipment
On-Demand Flower Deliveries
Urbanstems Provides Same Day Bouquets at In-House Costs
Diverse Clan Portraits
1000 Families by Uwe Ommer is Captured Around the World
Toy Car Rental Agencies
Hot Wheels' Rental Car Agency Helps Determine the Hottest Models
Indulgent Fitness Retreats
Sadie Nardini's Wine and Yoga Retreat Focuses on 'Healthy Hedonism'
Shipping Container Workspaces
Village Underground Lisboa Includes Shipping Containers for Rent
Hawaiian Mod Fashion
The Nicole Miller Resort 2015 Collection is Full of Bold Tropical Prints
Carbon Fiber Box-End Wrenches
Carbonlite Tools are Durable, Strong and Extremely Lightweight
Electronic Skateboard Toys
Hexbug's Tony Hawk Circuit Boards Toys Bring Power to Fingerboards
Shipping Container Tea Houses
Atelier Y A O's Milk Tea & Pearl Shop Plays With Perception
Aggregated Designer Web Shops
The Designer Collective is a New eBay Shopping Store
LEGO Lunch Boxes
These Building Block Boxes are Perfect for Carrying Your Meals
Returnable Bridesmaid Attire
Vow To Be Chic Allows Your Bridal Party to Rent a Bridesmaid Dress
Jail Cell Accommodations
Artist Miao Jiaxin Posts a Unique Airbnb Rental for Only $1 a Night
Shipping Container Clinics
This Mobile Health Center is Helping Impoverished Cambodian Communities
Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
Bicycle-Sharing Sites
Spinlister's Bike Rental Service Makes Eco-Transportation Accessible
Interactive Tablet Marketing Videos
The Apple Your Verse Campaign Demonstrated Ways to Use iPads
Bank Branch Pop-Ups
Tangerine's Convenient Bank Branch Pop-Up Wins Over New Customers
Free Vehicle Rentals
This Service Offers a One-Way Car Rental Free of Charge to Travlers
Community-Building Recycled Vaults
3Space's Hatch Project Turns Empty Banks Into Free Public Space
Business Travel Rental Services
Airbnb's Business Travel Rentals Cater to Those Who Travel & Work
Wearable Tech Rentals
Lumoid Lets You Test Drive with Their New Wearable Gear Rental Services
Handy Real Estate Apps
The RadPad Apartment Finder App is a Renter's Dream
Repurposed Shipping Shelters
This Homeless Housing Solution Recycles Used Shipping Containers
Homemade Meal-Sharing Apps
Toronto's Homefed App is Like an Airbnb to Find Home Cooked Meals
Tent Restaurant Roofs
Italian Restaurant Langolino was Designed to Look Like a Camping Tent
Subtly Stylish Wearable Trackers
The Misfit Shine Tracker has an Unexpectedly Stylish Design
Building Block Sunglasses
The Nanoblock Sunglasses Feature Miniature LEGO-Like Blocks
Live Tannenbaum Rentals
The Living Christmas Co. Rents Out Live Christmas Trees
Pet Rental Services
Dogo Lets Prospective Pet Owners Rent Dogs for Play Dates
Gingerbread Travel Sites
This Mock Gingerbread House Travel Site Lets You Book a Virtual Stay
Locomotive Winery Tours
The Napa Valley Wine Train Involves Wining, Dining and Travel
Immersive Virtual Safaris
An Online Experiential Travel Tool Gives Four Seasons Guests a Preview
Festive Sweater Rentals
Rent the Runway Lets You Rent an Ugly Holiday Sweater for Christmas
Religion-Accommodating Lodging
PandaBed Allows Travelers to Find a Room in a Religious Home
Social Media Toilet Rentals
The AirWC App is a Spoof on Airbnb and the Sharing Economy
Community Car Clubs
Co-Wheels Offers Widespread Auto Sharing in the United Kingdom
Party Guide Services
Zoola Fix Lets You Book a 'Fixer' to Connect You with the Hottest Nightlife
Ride Share Apps
This Google Glass App Lets You Know Where to Locate or Dock a Citi Bike
Character-Combining Lego Mashups
Alexander Tissier's Lego Mashup Series Fuses Pop Culture Icons
Robotic Learning Apps
LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu
Recreational Start-Up
Trend Hunter's Misel Saban Counts Down Her Top Picks for New Travel Startups
Camping Gear Rentals
GearCommons is a Network Where You Can Rent Outdoor Equipment as Needed
Kiddie Voyager Kits
A Little Passports Subscription Takes Kids on a New Adventure Each Month
Mailman-Eliminating Drone Couriers
These On-Demand Delivery Drones Can Carry Items Up to 500 grams
Friendly Ridesharing Apps
Blancride is a Carpooling App That Simplifies Finding a Ride
Militant LEGO Figurines
These Tiny Military Action Figures are Designed for Combat Play
On-Demand Mover Apps
The Extremely Handy Lugg Moving Service Gets You Help Moving Heavy Objects
On-Demand Bus Startups
The New Venture's Crowdfunding Campaign is for New Chariot Van Lines
On-Demand Dating Apps
An Update to Clover's Mobile Dating Application Will Help You Get Lucky Fast
Professional Property Listing Services
Airspruce Gets a Professional Travel Writer to Write Ads
Adventurous Children Books
63 Objects Taken From My Son’s Mouth Explores a Toddler's Diet
Parental Play
Trend Hunter's Armida Discusses Her Favorite Parent and Child Bonding Gear
Building Block Safari Toys
Click-a-Brick Offers an Affordable LEGO Alternative
Collective Video Services
Rabbit Video Chat Lets You Remotely Watch Videos With Others
LEGO Sound Boards
Alex Allmont Created a Beat-Mixing Machine Using LEGO
Cooking Appliance Rentals
The Kitchen Library Allows Members to Take Out Culinary Equipment
On-Demand Car Fresheners
This Auto Fragrance System Lets You Mist Scent as Needed
Sound-Mapping Apps
The Noisetube App Turns Your Smartphone Into a Noise Pollution Data Sensor
Community Mailbox Stickers
The Pumpipumpe Custom Decals Encourage the Communal Allocation of Goods
Oriental Cliffside Eateries
Visit the High Altitude Fangweng Restaurant on Your Next Trip to China
Kind Travel Campaigns
Airbnb Challenges People to Do Something Good in the World with $10
Municipal Equipment Trading
MuniRent Allows for Equipment Rentals Between Local Governments
Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
Interactive Jet-Setting Gnome Tweets
Travelocity's Roaming Gnome Recommends Holiday Destinations
Nesting Hammer Heads
Hammer BA is a Modular Mallet with Compound Ends for Tackling Different Tasks
Vinyl Subscription Services
A Vinyl Record Club Offers Monthly Music Paired with Cocktail Recipes
On-Demand Masseuse Services
Zeel Offers In-Home Massage Services with Speedy Same-Day Bookings
Hybrid Hammock Sleepers
The Bison Bag is a Hammock that Doubles as a Sleeping Bag
Online Tuxedo Deliveries
Men Can Eliminate the Middle Man with Online Site 'The Black Tux'
On-Demand Test Drives
Peugeot's New Car Test Drive Lets Twitter Users Try Out a Car Immediately
On-Demand Valet Apps
The Super Convenient Luxe Valet App Helps San Franciscans Find Parking Spaces
Community-Focused Logos
Airbnb Upgrades its Latest Branding Initiatives
Rippled Airport Proposals
Foster + Partners Puts Forth a Design for the Isle of Grain in England
Suggestive Logo Songs
Brett Domino Expresses His Feelings on the New Airbnb Logo in Song
Premium-Pooling Platforms
This P2P Car Insurance Startup Lets Groups Combine Premium Payments
Fantasy Travel Bookings
Kayak.com Wants to Help You Get to Westeros by Carriage or Ship
Public Toy Shares
Erez Uman's Jerusalem-Based Toy Library Aims to Bring Children Together
Senior Moving Services
The National Association of Senior Move Managers Aids with Relocation
Japanese Cab-Calling Apps
The Line Taxi App is Going Head-to-Head with Uber