News from Rentalbuddy and stories about how our customers run self-service rentals.https://www.rentalbuddy.ioenhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/strandstuviken-self-service-sauna-booking-campsitehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/strandstuviken-self-service-sauna-booking-campsiteStrandstuvikens Havsbad & Camping near Nyköping rents out a wood-fired seaside sauna all year: guests book online and get codes for the sauna and woodshed.Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:37:46 GMTSaunaCampsitehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/self-service-kayak-rental-skelleftea-kayakinghttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/self-service-kayak-rental-skelleftea-kayakingHow Skellefteå Kayaking runs an unmanned kayak station on the Skellefteå River – book online, get a code, unlock and paddle. Founder My Rutdal tells how.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:39:25 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/self-service-sup-rental-lofoten-wildhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/self-service-sup-rental-lofoten-wildHow Lofoten Wild added self-service SUP rental next to guided kayak tours in Lofoten, Norway – online booking, a digital lock and no staff at the box.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:04:22 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/hyr-av-broderna-self-service-trailer-rental-rentalbuddyhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/hyr-av-broderna-self-service-trailer-rental-rentalbuddyHyr Av Bröderna rents out trailers 24/7 from unmanned stations in Östergötland, Sweden, and shares the income with the clubs and companies that host them.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:03:04 GMTTrailerhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/start-self-service-sauna-rental-lilla-sauna-svinningehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/start-self-service-sauna-rental-lilla-sauna-svinningeHow Lilla Sauna started a self-service sauna rental at Svinninge Båtsällskap north of Stockholm with a BastuSpa sauna and Rentalbuddy in 2025.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:43:55 GMTSaunahttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/grebo-bastuboat-self-service-saunahttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/grebo-bastuboat-self-service-saunaGrebo Bastubåt rents out a floating sauna on Lake Ärlången all year with no staff: guests book online and get a code for the woodshed with the sauna keys.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:59:00 GMTSaunahttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/mobile-sauna-resellers-self-service-booking-systemhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/mobile-sauna-resellers-self-service-booking-systemHow sauna builders and resellers can sell mobile saunas ready for self-service rental: booking, payment and Igloohome codes for door, trailer and woodshed.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:57:50 GMTSaunahttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/bastuflotten-mariestad-sauna-booking-systemhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/bastuflotten-mariestad-sauna-booking-systemBastuflotten Mariestad is a floating sauna on Lake Vänern, open every day 07:00–22:00 with no staff: guests book and pay online and get a key-box code.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:42:48 GMTSaunahttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/start-your-own-trailer-rental-business-without-being-therehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/start-your-own-trailer-rental-business-without-being-thereStart your own unmanned trailer rental with Rentalbuddy: customers book, pay and open the hitch lock with their own code – no staff on site.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:56:32 GMTTrailerhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/unmanned-lending-of-garbage-cans-for-events-hudiksvall-municipality-leads-the-way-with-self-servichttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/unmanned-lending-of-garbage-cans-for-events-hudiksvall-municipality-leads-the-way-with-self-servicHudiksvall Municipality lends sorting bins to event organisers: book online and collect them from the container with your own code – no staff needed.Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:48 GMTLendinghttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/kajakkbox-self-service-kayak-rental-concepthttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/kajakkbox-self-service-kayak-rental-conceptKajakkbox rents out kayaks from boxes that double as benches at four places in southern Norway: book online or by QR code and unlock with your own code.Sun, 24 Nov 2024 17:13:16 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/learn-how-kayup-did-when-they-started-their-self-service-kayak-and-sup-rentalhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/learn-how-kayup-did-when-they-started-their-self-service-kayak-and-sup-rentalHow Tor Kempe started Kayup, an unmanned kayak and SUP station at Simsjön in Skövde, Sweden, where customers book online with Rentalbuddy's booking system.Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:00:00 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/how-side-cut-sports-uses-rentalbuddy-s-booking-system-for-unmanned-sup-rentalshttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/how-side-cut-sports-uses-rentalbuddy-s-booking-system-for-unmanned-sup-rentalsSide Cut Sports runs an unmanned SUP rental station at Schwarzsee, Switzerland: customers scan a QR code, pay online and unlock the box with a code.Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:05:37 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/discover-the-west-coast-from-the-water-how-kajakbryggan-uses-rentalbuddy-s-booking-systemhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/discover-the-west-coast-from-the-water-how-kajakbryggan-uses-rentalbuddy-s-booking-systemIn 2024, Kajakbryggan rented out 12 kayaks and two pedal boats from an unmanned station in Björholmen's Marina on Tjörn, booked online with Rentalbuddy.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:59:37 GMTKayak & SUPBoathttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/how-your-customers-book-with-rentalbuddy-s-booking-system-for-unmanned-and-manned-rentalshttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/how-your-customers-book-with-rentalbuddy-s-booking-system-for-unmanned-and-manned-rentalsA Rentalbuddy rental in four steps: book on the website or by QR code, pay by card, Swish or Klarna, unlock with your code, then use and return the gear.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:36:18 GMThttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/a-guide-for-how-to-start-and-run-your-rental-business-with-the-rentalbuddy-booking-systemhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/a-guide-for-how-to-start-and-run-your-rental-business-with-the-rentalbuddy-booking-systemSet up Rentalbuddy step by step: create your account, add what you rent, connect Stripe, pair Igloohome locks, make a test booking and add the Book button.Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:42:27 GMThttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/increase-your-bookings-a-guide-to-optimizing-your-websitehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/increase-your-bookings-a-guide-to-optimizing-your-websiteFour ways to get more bookings for your self-service rental: get found with the right keywords, make booking easy, explain what matters, track visitors.Sun, 26 May 2024 15:32:45 GMThttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/blending-self-service-with-guided-tours-and-courses-alexanders-kayak-rental-modelhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/blending-self-service-with-guided-tours-and-courses-alexanders-kayak-rental-modelArkipelagkajak in Karlskrona runs a self-service kayak and SUP station at Fisktorget alongside guided tours and Euro Paddle Pass courses.Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:22:16 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/15-important-questions-to-ask-before-starting-your-unmanned-rental-businesshttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/15-important-questions-to-ask-before-starting-your-unmanned-rental-businessMarket, equipment, prices, legal issues, website, upkeep: 15 questions to answer before you start renting out kayaks, boats or trailers with no staff.Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:55:35 GMThttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/why-did-narslap-se-select-rentalbuddy-io-for-their-self-service-trailer-rental-business-at-ica-h%C3%B6ganhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/why-did-narslap-se-select-rentalbuddy-io-for-their-self-service-trailer-rental-business-at-ica-h%C3%B6ganNärsläp rents out trailers at ICA Höganäs with no staff: customers book on narslap.se and open the hitch lock's Igloohome padlock with their own code.Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:53:41 GMTTrailerhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/10-tips-on-self-service-rental-companies-that-are-easy-to-starthttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/10-tips-on-self-service-rental-companies-that-are-easy-to-startKayaks, SUPs, boats, trailers, saunas, cabins, bikes and more – 10 self-service rental business ideas you can start with online booking and digital locks.Sun, 21 Jan 2024 17:58:41 GMThttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/introducing-the-future-of-skiing-a-self-service-concept-for-ski-rentalhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/introducing-the-future-of-skiing-a-self-service-concept-for-ski-rentalNMB Rent by No More Boots ran a self-service ski rental at Kläppen, Sweden: skiers booked skis online and opened the rack's padlock with their own code.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:58:36 GMTSkihttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/from-canoes-to-cabins-discover-how-rentalbuddy-empowered-immeln-canoe-centerhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/from-canoes-to-cabins-discover-how-rentalbuddy-empowered-immeln-canoe-centerImmeln Canoe Center, Rentalbuddy's first customer, rents out about 100 products and runs a self-service canoe and kayak station in central Kristianstad.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:08:59 GMTKayak & SUPCampsitehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/marinaonehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/marinaoneMarinaOne members book boats at a handful of harbours in Skåne online and get a code for the Igloohome key box that holds the boat keys.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:39:24 GMTBoathttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/kajup-sk%C3%A5lans-caf%C3%A9-abhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/kajup-sk%C3%A5lans-caf%C3%A9-abKajup, run by Simon, is a mobile self-service kayak and SUP station at Brynäset in Östersund, Sweden, where renters book with Rentalbuddy's booking system.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:50:10 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/ostkusten-kajakhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/ostkusten-kajakÖstkusten Kajak rents out kayaks, SUPs, tents and bikes – 200+ products at two staffed bases in Gryt and Västervik – booked with Rentalbuddy since 2022.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:36:23 GMTKayak & SUPhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/seasickhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/seasickSeasick in Sölvesborg rents out kayaks and SUPs from two self-service stations, one on a trailer, and boats in the harbour – all booked via Rentalbuddy.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:35:29 GMTKayak & SUPBoathttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/boat-and-self-servicekayak-rentals-blekingesurfhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/boat-and-self-servicekayak-rentals-blekingesurfIn 2023, BlekingeSurf in Ronneby ran two self-service kayak and SUP stations and rented out boats in Ekenäs harbour, all booked online with Rentalbuddy.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:34:34 GMTKayak & SUPBoathttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/paddelkompaniethttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/paddelkompanietPaddelkompaniet rents out kayaks from self-service stations at Järnavik and Kollevik campsites in Blekinge, Sweden – with longer opening hours.Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:04:27 GMTKayak & SUPCampsitehttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/han%C3%B6-dyk-ribcharterhttps://www.rentalbuddy.io/post/han%C3%B6-dyk-ribcharterHanö Dyk & Ribcharter uses Rentalbuddy’s booking system for events, excursions and guided tours around Hanö, and for requests from companies.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:59:26 GMT