The Renta Blog
Guides & insights for outdoor rental operators
Playbooks, how-tos and lessons from the team building Renta — written for the people running boat, ATV, kayak and bike rental shops.
How to Start a Jet Ski Rental Business: Costs and Plan
Thinking about starting a jet ski rental business? Learn the startup costs, fleet planning, permits, and systems you need to run rentals smoothly.
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Liability Waiver vs Damage Waiver: What Rentals Need
A liability waiver covers activity-related risk; a damage waiver covers responsibility for rented equipment. Learn how they differ and how they fit into a stronger rental risk-management process.
Gear Rental Agreement: What to Include (Free Template)
Learn what to include in a gear rental agreement, how it differs from a liability waiver, and get a free template to help your rental business set clear terms before equipment leaves your property.
Kayak and Paddleboard Rental Insurance: What It Costs
What kayak and paddleboard rental insurance can cost, what coverage to review, and how waivers, deposits, and records help manage risk.
ATV and UTV Rental Insurance: Coverage, Costs and Gaps
Insurance is only one layer of protection for an ATV or UTV rental business. Learn where coverage gaps appear, why waivers and deposits are not substitutes, and how organized records support every rental.
How to Start an E-Bike Rental Business: Fleet, Pricing and Battery Logistics
A practical e-bike rental business plan: check local rules, build the right fleet, price rentals to pay back, and run battery charging safely.
Google Ads for Tour and Rental Operators: Campaign Setup, Budgets and Keywords That Convert
A practical Google Ads playbook for tour and rental operators: campaign setup, how much to spend, keywords that book, and how to measure bookings, not clicks.
ATV Rental Software: Bookings, Waivers, Deposits and Damage Claims in One Place
ATV and UTV rental software should handle four jobs: bookings, waivers, deposits and damage claims. Here's what to set up and where operators get burned.
Rental Inventory Management: Track Every Boat, Bike and ATV Across Locations
One calendar can't run two shops. Track every boat, bike and ATV as its own unit, tie it to a location, and keep units that aren't ready off the calendar.
Peek Pro Pricing in 2026: What Operators Actually Pay (and Cheaper Alternatives)
Peek Pro doesn't publish prices. Here's what its terms say about fees, the fee base and reserves, plus questions to ask and cheaper alternatives.
How to Start an Equipment Rental Business: Step-by-Step Plan and Startup Costs
A 10-step plan to start an equipment rental business, with real startup costs, fleet sizing and pricing lessons from running AlpMX.
Tour Booking Software: How Online Reservations Work for Guided Rides and Adventure Tours
How an online tour reservation works, step by step, and what booking software must handle for guided UTV, jet ski, boat and e-bike tours.