Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Leihschnell

LeihSchnell.de is an online marketplace where you can rent or lend things – privately or commercially. Instead of buying, on LeihSchnell you can borrow tools, electronics, vehicles, event accessories and much more, or offer your own for rent.

• Lending: create a free listing with a description, a picture and a rental price. Interested people can contact you directly.
• Borrowing: search for the item you want near you, write to the provider and agree the rental period and price.

Anyone! Private people as well as commercial providers such as:

can offer items for rent free of charge.

• rental companies
• tradespeople & service providers
• event and technology companies

You can rent or lend out almost anything:

• tools & machines
• electronics (cameras, projectors, drones)
• household and garden appliances
• camping gear & sports equipment
• vehicles, trailers & e-bikes
• party & event equipment (tents, lighting, sound, furniture)

No, LeihSchnell is free:

• registration: free
• creating listings: free
• renting/lending: everything is settled directly between renter & provider

Yes, you need a free account to rent or offer things. That makes the platform safer and more trustworthy.

Payment happens directly between the provider and the renter:

• in cash on handover
• by bank transfer
• (in future: through the platform itself)

Just enter your postcode or town in the search – LeihSchnell shows you every offer in your area.

Before the handover we recommend:

That protects both parties.

• clear agreements about liability
• a deposit where appropriate
• for more expensive equipment: a simple rental agreement

Yes. The platform is built on:

That is how trust grows between providers and renters.

• user profiles
• ratings
• direct communication

• save money
• save space
• consume more sustainably
• try things out flexibly instead of buying something expensive straight away
• stop things sitting around unused

Yes — if you own things you rarely use, you can offer them for rent on LeihSchnell, for example tools, electronics or event equipment.

📌 Please note: if you lend things out regularly and with the intention of making a profit, German law may treat this as a commercial activity. Tax and trade-law obligations can follow. Please seek individual advice where needed (for example from a tax adviser).

Not yet – but we are working on it. LeihSchnell runs smoothly in the browser (phone, tablet & desktop).

Prohibited are, for example:

• illegal items
• weapons, drugs, live animals
• medical devices without approval
• things you do not own (for example stolen goods)