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More bookings with Rentlo.

Renting out on Rentlo is simple and professional: listings, requests, calendar, payments and marketing on one platform, no base fee, just 6% per successful booking.

€0base fee, no fixed costs
6%only per successful booking
24/7partner support for rental companies
DE · AT · CHMade in Germany

More payment options

Card, Klarna, Apple Pay & more for your customers

Verified new customers

Renters verified with licence and ID

24/7 personal support

Real people, not chatbots, weekends too

More visibility

Joint marketing on Google, social media and in the app

Ready in under 5 minutes

How Rentlo works for rental companies

1

Sign up

Create a rental company account, enter company details, upload documents. Our team checks in the background, you can start right away.

2

List

Add vehicles with photos, videos, prices, kilometres and deposit. Self-explanatory, or we create them for you free of charge.

3

Accept requests

Requests arrive by push. You see verified renter data and decide within 24 hours.

4

Hand over & earn

Hand over the vehicle with a digital report. Payment is secured in advance and paid out automatically.

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All in one place

Everything your rental business needs

Listings

Photos, videos, hourly to monthly prices, mileage packages, delivery and protection packages, online in minutes, translated automatically.

Requests & chat

All requests in one place, accept with one tap, direct chat with photos, every arrangement documented.

Calendar

Bookings, blocked and buffer times for your whole fleet. iCal sync against double bookings.

Dashboard

Revenue, utilisation, views, response time and reviews, clear statistics at a glance.

Marketing

We promote your vehicles on Google, social media, in campaigns and on city and occasion pages, free of charge.

Shorts & videos

Show your car with real sound in the app's Shorts feed. Videos demonstrably bring more requests.

Rentlo Club

Renters collect points and discounts with every booking, and happily come back.

Payouts

Paid online before the rental starts, automatically to your business account. Protection against payment defaults.

Flexible deposit

Blocked online or on site: cash, debit card, credit card or own vehicle incl. registration.

Digital contracts

Rental contract and handover report prepared with verified renter data.

Delivery

Delivery & collection with your own radius and price, customers see the cost instantly.

Company profile

Your own profile page with logo, map, videos, reviews and social links, perfect for sharing.

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Free, no contract term and with personal onboarding.

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Rentlo app for rental companies

Your rental business in your pocket.

With the Rentlo app for smartphone and tablet you manage everything on the go: push notification for every new request, accept with one tap, chat, calendar, handover and payouts. Back in the office, simply continue on the tablet or in the browser.

  • Push for every request and message
  • Smartphone, tablet and browser in sync
  • Handover with photos right from the app
  • Shoot and upload Shorts

Terms

Fair terms. No small print.

6%

service fee, only for successfully completed bookings

  • €0 sign-up and membership
  • €0 monthly fee, €0 setup
  • €0 marketing, we promote your vehicles
  • No contract term, pause any time
  • No hidden costs

Example

Booking€1,600
Service fee 6%€96
For you€1,504

Cash payment possible: enable it per vehicle, the renter pays 10% online and the rest in cash at pick-up.

Best price guarantee & fair treatment

Offer your vehicles on Rentlo at your normal price, no more expensive than on your own website or elsewhere. Only then can we give your customers the Rentlo best price guarantee, and that's exactly what makes renters feel safe booking on Rentlo.

Treat Rentlo customers like your direct customers: the same vehicle as in the listing, the same deposit, no extra fees and no payments bypassing Rentlo. Fair for everyone, and good for your reviews.

Comparison

Why rental companies switch to Rentlo

Rentlo compared with other platforms and the classic way of doing everything yourself.

RentloThe platform for local rental companiesOther platformsComparison and booking portalsGoing it aloneOwn website, phone & walk-ins
Cost€0 base fee, only 6% per bookingOften much higher service fees or fixed feesPay for website, software and ads yourself
Service24/7 personal partner supportOften ticket systems or chatbotsYou're responsible for everything
ExperienceSpecialised in local rentals of every kind since 2023Mostly geared to large chainsYour own know-how, lots of trial and error
NetworkHyghsoft, Central Car, car purchase and more partnersHardly any offers around your businessNetwork must be built yourself
MarketingFree: Google, social media, app, ShortsVisibility often only at extra costOwn ad budget needed
PaymentSecured online in advance, many payment methodsVaries, often few payment methodsCash, bank transfer, default risk
ControlYou decide on price, deposit and every requestOften fixed rules and price pressureFull control, but lots of effort
Vehicle rangeFrom small cars to sports, wedding and commercial vehiclesMostly standard classesOnly your own reach
App & pushApp for smartphone and tablet with pushSometimes browser onlyNo app of your own
CommitmentNo contract termSometimes minimum terms and exclusivityOngoing fixed costs

Comparison of typical offers; individual providers may differ.

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More than a platform

The Rentlo network for your business

Hyghsoft
Rental software & black box

Hyghsoft

Manage your entire business, contracts, fleet, staff and invoices, plus a black box for GPS and vehicle data.

Discover Hyghsoft
Central Car
Franchise & licence

Central Car

Found your own car rental business with Central Car, with onboarding, fleet and a direct start on Rentlo.

See Central Car
Dein Autovermittler
With Dein Autovermittler

Car purchase

Buy, finance or lease vehicles for your fleet, with special prices from bulk buying.

Go to car purchase
Partners & exchange

Network

ProMobility for special vehicles, EasyCallAI for AI phone assistance and exchange with other rental companies.

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Our tip: more reach through joint marketing

We handle most of the marketing in the background, with a few simple steps you can boost your reach even further:

  • Tag Rentlo in your posts and stories
  • Publish joint images and content
  • Always add the direct link to your listing
  • Link your Rentlo profile on your website

FAQ for rental companies

Frequently asked questions from rental companies

Everything you need to know as a rental company on Rentlo, from safety and service fees to marketing.

Specifically: renting out cars online

89 questions

Rentlo for rental companies

What is Rentlo for rental companies?
Rentlo is your digital sales channel: you list your vehicles, we bring you verified customers. Requests, calendar, payments, chat and statistics are managed in one place, in the app or in the browser.
Who is Rentlo suitable for?
For all commercial rental companies: classic car rentals, sports and luxury car rentals, van and commercial vehicle rentals, dealerships and garages with a rental fleet, wedding and classic car rentals, EV rentals and quad/bike providers.
How does Rentlo work for rental companies?
Sign up, list vehicles, receive requests, accept or decline, hand over the vehicle, done. Payment arrives automatically and we take care of advertising.
Can I start small, with just one vehicle?
Yes. You can start with a single vehicle and expand at any time, there's no minimum fleet size.
Is there a minimum contract term?
No. There's no commitment and no notice period. You can pause or deactivate your account at any time.
In which countries can I rent out?
In Germany, Austria and Switzerland. More European countries will follow. Your listings are translated automatically so international customers can find you too.
Can I still rent out via my own website and other channels?
Yes. Rentlo is an additional channel. Keep your calendar up to date to avoid double bookings, and offer the same price on Rentlo as elsewhere.
Is Rentlo competing with my own rental business?
No. Rentlo doesn't rent out cars itself. We bring you customers, you remain the rental company, with your name, your prices and your terms.
How many bookings can I expect?
That depends on vehicle, location, price and listing quality. With video, fast response times and fair prices you get the most out of it, we're happy to advise you personally.

Safety & trust

Is Rentlo safe?
Yes. Rentlo is a reliable car rental platform headquartered in Germany, developed in Germany. Payments are processed by our partner Stripe, including buyer protection for your customers and protection against payment defaults for you. On top of that there's the best price guarantee, verified renters and 24/7 support for rental companies. Rentlo is one of the most affordable platforms on the market and, since 2023, the first automated marketplace platform for local car rentals of every kind.
Is Rentlo legitimate?
Yes. Rentlo is run by a German company with a legal notice, clear terms for rental companies and personal support. Since 2023 we have been connecting renters with local rental companies of every kind in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
How does Rentlo protect me against payment defaults?
The renter pays online before the rental starts. So you only hand over the vehicle once payment is secured, no chasing, no bounced transfers.
Are renters on Rentlo verified?
Yes. Renters verify themselves with driving licence and ID. With every request you see the profile, verified data and reviews and decide for yourself.
Where is Rentlo based?
Rentlo is based in Germany. The platform is developed, operated and hosted here in compliance with GDPR.
Is there support for rental companies at night and at weekends?
Yes. Our partner support is there for you 24/7, by chat, email and WhatsApp. Personal, not a chatbot.
Who sees my company data?
Renters see your public profile with company name, location, legal notice and reviews. Bank details and documents are only seen by Rentlo for verification.

Sign-up & requirements

How do I become a rental company on Rentlo?
Click "Sign up now", create a rental company account, enter your company details, upload your documents and list your first vehicle. You're ready in under five minutes.
Which documents do I need?
Business registration, ID of the owner or managing director, tax number or VAT ID, business address, a business account for payouts and proof of insurance for self-drive rental.
Can I rent out as a private individual?
No. Only commercial providers with a registered business and suitable insurance rent out on Rentlo. That protects you, your customers and the platform's reputation.
How long does account verification take?
Usually a few minutes to a few hours. You can already create vehicles while the check is running.
Which insurance do I need?
Valid motor insurance that covers commercial rental to self-drivers. Without it you may not rent out on Rentlo.
I don't have time to create listings, can you do it?
Yes, free of charge. Sign up, let us know, and our team will create your listings professionally for you.
Can I manage several locations?
Yes. You can set a separate pick-up location for each vehicle and manage several branches from one account.
Can several employees access my account?
Yes, you can invite employees. Your team can then handle requests and handovers without sharing a password.
Do I need to be a sole trader or a limited company?
Every commercial legal form is welcome, from sole proprietorship to limited company. What matters is a registered business and suitable insurance.

Terms & payouts

What does Rentlo cost for rental companies?
Sign-up, membership and marketing cost €0. Only for a successfully completed booking is there a 6% service fee. No monthly fee, no setup fee, no hidden costs.
How high is the service fee?
6% per successful booking. That's significantly less than many other platforms, and you only pay when you actually earn.
Example: what do I keep from a €1,000 booking?
With a €1,000 rental price the service fee is €60, so €940 goes to you. For a €1,600 booking the service fee is €96.
When do I get my money?
Payouts go automatically to your business account, usually shortly after the booking and at the latest before the rental starts. You can see all payments in the dashboard.
Is a service fee charged on cancellations?
The service fee only applies to the amount you actually receive. If a booking is fully refunded, you pay nothing.
How does cash payment work for my customers?
You can enable cash payment per vehicle. The renter then pays 10% online as a down payment, which covers the service fee, and the rest in cash at pick-up.
Do I get an invoice for the service fee?
Yes. For every booking you get an invoice for the service fee to download in the dashboard, clean for your accounting.
Which payment methods do my customers get?
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna (incl. instalments), Revolut Pay and iDEAL, optionally cash. More payment methods mean more bookings for you.
Do I have to pay for marketing?
No. Our marketing on social media, in search engines and in the app is free for you.
Why is Rentlo cheaper than other platforms?
Because we automate instead of administrate: search, payment, contracts and reminders run digitally. We pass this advantage on to you with a service fee of only 6%.
Is there a minimum number of bookings?
No. There's no minimum revenue and no penalty fees if things are quieter.

Listings & prices

How do I create a listing?
In the rental company area click "Add vehicle": choose brand and model, upload photos and videos, enter prices, kilometres, deposit and terms, done. It's self-explanatory.
Which price types can I offer?
Hourly, daily, weekend, weekly and monthly prices, plus mileage packages, delivery, protection packages and seasonal adjustments.
Can I change my prices at any time?
Yes, any time in the dashboard. Bookings that are already confirmed keep their price.
How do I make my listing successful?
Good photos from several angles, a short video, an honest description, fair prices, an up-to-date calendar and fast replies. Listings with video and reviews get booked much more often.
Can I offer delivery?
Yes. Set a delivery radius and price (flat fee or per kilometre). Customers immediately see whether and at what price you deliver.
Can I set a minimum age and licence period?
Yes, per vehicle. Renters who don't meet the requirements can't book.
Can I allow instant booking or only requests?
Both. You decide per vehicle whether customers book directly or request first.
Are my listings translated?
Yes, automatically, so international guests can find you too. You can check and adjust the translations at any time.
How many vehicles can I list?
As many as you like. For large fleets we're happy to help with the import.
May I share Rentlo listings on social media?
Absolutely. Share the link to your listing in stories and posts and tag Rentlo, your followers can then book directly and securely.
Can I allow cash payment per vehicle?
Yes. Enable cash payment in the listing. Customers then pay 10% online and the rest in cash at pick-up; online payment remains the default.

Requests, bookings & calendar

How does a rental via Rentlo work?
A customer requests or books, you check and accept, payment is taken, you clarify details in the chat, you hand over the vehicle with report and contract, and after the return you release the deposit.
How much time do I have to accept a request?
Up to 24 hours. The faster you reply the better, fast rental companies are favoured in search.
Can I decline requests?
Yes. You see the renter's profile and verified data and decide freely. Without a reply the request expires automatically after 24 hours.
How does the calendar work?
The calendar shows all bookings, blocked times and handovers of your fleet. You can block periods, set buffer times between rentals and sync calendars via iCal.
Can I connect my existing calendar?
Yes, via iCal import and export. That keeps Rentlo and your other channels in sync and avoids double bookings.
Can I chat directly with customers?
Yes, in the built-in chat, with photos and push notifications. All arrangements are documented in case questions arise later.
Is there a digital rental contract?
Yes. The contract is prepared with the renter's details; you can store your own rental terms or use our model rental terms.
What do I do at vehicle handover?
Check licence and ID, document the condition with photos, record mileage and fuel level, have the handover report and contract signed, give a short briefing.
What happens if a customer doesn't show up?
Then your cancellation terms apply and you keep the amount retained. Report the case in the dashboard and we'll handle the rest.
Can I set my own cancellation terms?
You choose from fair cancellation tiers that are clearly visible to customers. Fair terms demonstrably increase the booking rate.
Can I set buffer times between two rentals?
Yes. Set a turnaround or cleaning time; the calendar blocks it automatically.

Deposit, damage & insurance

Can I set the deposit myself?
Yes, you set amount and type per vehicle, provided online and/or on site by cash, debit card, credit card or own vehicle incl. registration document.
How does the online deposit work?
The amount is blocked on the customer's payment method and released by you after the return, or fully or partly retained in case of damage.
What happens if there is damage?
Document the damage, report it in the dashboard and settle it via your insurance. The renter bears the agreed excess, which you can offset against the deposit.
Is Rentlo liable for damage?
Rentlo is an intermediary, not an insurer. The renter is liable under your rental contract; your rental insurance covers the rest. We do support you in resolving it.
Can I offer protection packages?
Yes. You can offer packages with a reduced excess that customers add when booking.
How do I handle fines?
You pass fines from the rental period on to the renter. All the data you need is in the booking; you can set a handling fee in your rental terms.

Marketing, Shorts & visibility

What marketing does Rentlo do for me?
We promote your vehicles in search engines, on social media, with campaigns, in the app and with city and occasion pages. You don't have to do or pay anything.
What are Rentlo Shorts?
Short videos of your vehicles with real sound that renters swipe through in the app like a feed. Shorts are the quickest way to more attention and requests.
May Rentlo use my photos and videos for advertising?
Yes. By uploading, you allow Rentlo to use your images and videos for social media, ads and its own website, that's part of our free marketing for you. The terms for rental companies set out the details.
Do I get my own rental company profile?
Yes, with its own address (e.g. rentlo.de/vermieter/your-name), logo, description, map, vehicles, videos, reviews and social links, ideal for sharing.
How do I rank higher in search?
Complete listings, videos, good reviews, fast replies, up-to-date calendars and fair prices improve your ranking. We explain openly how we sort on "How ranking works".
Can I book featured listings?
For extra visibility there are promotions and featured placements. Ask your partner team about current options.
Does the Rentlo Club help me with regular customers?
Yes. Renters collect points with every booking. As a Club partner (optional, in the vendor area under promotions) you give Club members their Club benefits such as Club discount, Club vouchers and car washes and bear them yourself; in return you are shown with priority in search and Shorts.
How do I get good reviews?
Clean vehicles, punctual handovers, friendly communication and fair deposit handling. After every rental the customer is automatically asked for a review.

App & dashboard

Is there an app for rental companies?
Yes. With the Rentlo app you manage everything on smartphone and tablet, accept requests, chat, calendar, handovers and payouts. Push notifications report every new request instantly.
What does the dashboard show me?
Revenue, utilisation, requests, response time, listing views, reviews and upcoming handovers, clearly at a glance.
Can I work on a tablet in the office and on my phone on the go?
Yes. Everything is in sync, in the browser, on the tablet and on the smartphone.
Do I get push notifications?
Yes, for new requests, messages, confirmed payments, handover reminders and reviews. You can configure them individually.
Can I export statistics?
Yes, bookings and payouts can be exported for your accounting.

Best price guarantee & fairness

Why must I offer the normal price on Rentlo?
Because we give our customers a best price guarantee. If you offer the same car cheaper elsewhere, we refund the difference, that hurts everyone. Equal prices build trust and more bookings.
What does fair treatment mean?
All Rentlo customers are treated like your direct customers: same vehicles, same quality, same deposit, no extra fees just for Rentlo customers and no poaching to other channels.
May I ask customers to pay outside Rentlo?
No. Payments bypassing Rentlo breach the terms for rental companies, remove the customer's buyer protection and can lead to suspension.
May I give Rentlo customers a different vehicle than booked?
Only with the customer's consent and at least equivalent. On Rentlo customers get exactly the car in the listing, that's our promise.
What happens if I don't follow the rules?
We talk to you first. For repeated or serious violations, listings can be paused or accounts blocked, to protect all fair rental companies.
Can I still offer promotions and discounts?
Yes, gladly. Discount promotions on Rentlo are explicitly welcome, they just need to be at least as good for Rentlo customers as elsewhere.

Hyghsoft, Central Car & network

What is Hyghsoft?
Hyghsoft is our software partner for managing your entire rental business: rental software, contracts, invoices, fleet, staff, plus a black box for GPS tracking and vehicle data. Perfectly connected with Rentlo.
What is a black box?
A small device in the vehicle that provides location, mileage, driving behaviour and theft protection. So you always have your fleet in view.
What is Central Car?
Central Car is our franchise and licensing partner. With Central Car you found your own car rental business, with onboarding, fleet and support, and start right away on Rentlo.
Can I buy vehicles for my fleet via Rentlo?
Yes, via our partner "Dein Autovermittler": purchase, financing, leasing and loans with personal advice up to key handover, often at special prices thanks to bulk buying.
What does the Rentlo network offer me?
Exchange with other rental companies, partner terms for software, vehicles and services, and access to partners like ProMobility for special vehicles and EasyCallAI for AI phone assistance.
What is EasyCallAI?
A digital AI partner that answers your calls, responds to questions and schedules appointments, around the clock. Ideal if you can't get to the phone during handovers.
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