Sports equipment hire
Taking up a sport should not start with a big purchase.
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About sports equipment hire
Taking up a sport should not start with a big purchase. A set of golf clubs, a paddleboard or a tent for one festival can be borrowed for the weekend instead. Sports equipment hire on Rentoodle puts you in touch with people around the UK who own that kit and use it for a few weeks of the year, and it sits unused the rest of the time.
Taking up a sport should not start with a big purchase. A set of golf clubs, a paddleboard or a tent for one festival can be borrowed for the weekend instead. Sports equipment hire on Rentoodle puts you in touch with people around the UK who own that kit and use it for a few weeks of the year, and it sits unused the rest of the time.
Two kinds of trip suit it best: the one-off, and the one you make once a year. Camping gear comes out for a couple of weekends each summer, skis for a single week, a wetsuit for a holiday by the sea. Hiring is also how you find out what you actually want. You can play a round with proper irons or ride a bike on real roads before you decide to buy one.
Bikes and boards are usually collected in person, and smaller kit is posted by tracked delivery. Owners lend equipment they care about because every hirer has passed an identity check before a booking is confirmed, and because the Rentoodle Lender Guarantee covers each booking up to £30,000. There is no platform fee for borrowers, and the default minimum hire is two days.
What you can rent here
- Golf club hire, full sets, or one club for a single round
- Tent and camping equipment hire, festivals and weekends under canvas
- Paddleboard and kayak hire, rivers, lakes and flat days at the coast
- Bike hire, road, mountain and electric bikes
- Ski and snowboard hire, one week a year, not a cupboard full
- Wetsuit hire, cold water and a holiday by the sea
- Fishing rod and tackle hire, a day on the bank without buying tackle
- Fitness equipment hire, turbo trainers, weights and rowing machines
Sports equipment hire FAQs
How does sports equipment hire work on Rentoodle?
Pick the equipment and the dates you need, then book. New hirers verify their identity once for £2 and pay no booking fee on top of the owner's price. The owner either sends the kit by tracked delivery to arrive on your start date or arranges a local handover, which suits bikes, boards and anything bulky. You return it the same way by the end date.
Can I collect instead of paying for delivery?
Yes, when the listing offers collection. It is often the only sensible option for a kayak or a set of skis, and it keeps the overall cost down. After booking you message the owner through Rentoodle to agree a time and a place, then return the equipment the same way. Meeting the owner also gives you a chance to check sizing and adjust the fit.
What if equipment is damaged during my hire?
Contact the owner as soon as you notice. Hirers are responsible for kit while it is in their possession and are liable for repair or replacement, so early honesty matters. Every booking is backed by the Lender Guarantee up to £30,000, which covers the owner if a hirer does not put things right. Ordinary wear from proper use is expected.