Most people don't realize how many valuable items they keep sitting idle in their basement, garage, or closet. Items bought with excitement for an occasion, used two or three times, then forgotten. On Lendmates, that forgotten excitement turns into real monthly income.
I've gathered the 5 most requested items by borrowers every week on the platform. You probably have at least one — maybe more.
1. Road bike or e-bike
Road bike or e-bike
Quality bicycles have a high purchase cost but are used seasonally. Someone visiting a city for the weekend, someone who wants to try cycling before buying, someone who needs a ride for a 10-day vacation: the borrower market is huge.
Up to €30–60/day2. DSLR or mirrorless camera with lenses
Camera + lenses
Amateur photographers, content creators, people who want to cover a wedding or event without buying thousands of euros worth of gear. DSLRs and mirrorless cameras are among the most searched items. If you have additional lenses, rent them together with the body to maximize your earnings.
Up to €40–80/day📌 Before listing your camera, read the guide on how to take photos that get instant bookings. For valuable items, image quality matters even more.
3. Camping gear
Tents, sleeping bags, trekking backpacks
People who go hiking or camping only once a year don't need to buy everything. 4-person tents, 70-liter technical backpacks, extreme-temperature sleeping bags — these items sit unused for 10 months a year and have a very active rental market in spring and summer.
€15–35/day for a complete kit4. Musical instruments
Guitar, keyboard, amplifier
How many guitars are sleeping under beds in homes everywhere? Acoustic guitars, electric guitars with amplifiers, digital keyboards: people who want to learn before buying, someone who needs an instrument for a show, someone who forgot theirs at home while on vacation. Musical instrument rentals are growing fast.
€10–25/day5. Projector + screen for presentations or movie nights
Portable or full HD projector
Garden parties, business presentations, outdoor movie nights, weddings: projectors are items that are used a few times a year but for which there's a constant daily rental demand. If yours has at least 2000 lumens and HD resolution, it's a perfect candidate.
€20–50/dayHow to maximize your earnings
Listing your item is just the first step. To get more requests and build a good reputation as a lender, keep these tips in mind:
- Quality photos: photos make all the difference. Follow our guide on how to photograph items for rental.
- Detailed description: technical specs, included accessories, any usage limitations.
- Competitive pricing: check what other lenders in your city are offering and price slightly below at the start.
- Respond quickly: borrowers tend to book from the first lender who responds.
If you want to see how it works in practice, read the story of someone who earned €1,400 in 3 months renting their road bike. The numbers are real.
💡 You can list your first item in 2 minutes directly from the app. No special setup needed: name, photos, price, and you're live.
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