Rental Without Staff – Fully Automated with TIKI SHARE
Automated rental for SUPs, kayaks, bikes and sports equipment. Online booking, handover via smart locker system – weatherproof and available around the clock.
The Problem with Traditional Rental
Your customers want to get on the water early in the morning or start a bike tour after work – but the rental is only open at fixed hours. Every check-out requires staff: hand over keys, collect deposits, check returns. A bike rental without staff? Barely feasible until now.
With multiple rental stations, the effort multiplies. Coordination, inventory management, staff planning – all manual. Self-rental fails due to missing infrastructure, not missing customer demand.
How Automated Rental Works with TIKI SHARE
The customer selects rental equipment and time slot via app or website and pays directly online – no cash, no deposit on-site. They then automatically receive a digital access code via app or QR code and open the locker or vending machine independently.
- Book online – select time slot and pay directly
- Receive access – digital code via app or QR code
- Self pick-up – no staff needed, automatically logged
- Return – compartment closes, slot is automatically freed
What Can Be Rented with TIKI SHARE
The system is not limited to one rental type. Whether a SUP rental machine at the lake promenade or automated kayak rental at the riverbank – the platform adapts to your equipment. For seamless management of all rental equipment, TIKI SHARE's digital asset management is the ideal solution.
- Water sports: SUP boards, kayaks, canoes, diving equipment
- Mobility: bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters
- Camping & outdoor: tents, sleeping bags, climbing equipment
- Other: sports equipment, tools, measuring instruments
The Process for Your Customers – Simple and Intuitive
For occasional customers, a QR code is enough – no app installation, no account. The customer scans the code, the compartment opens, done. For regular customers, the app offers additional convenience: booking history, favorite locations, and digital receipts.
The entire process takes just a few minutes – from booking to pick-up. And thanks to the integrated online booking system, double bookings are impossible and availability is displayed in real time.
Target Groups and Benefits
TIKI SHARE automates the entire rental process: from booking through check-out to return. The solution is already proven in SUP and kayak rental operations and tested for outdoor use.
Operators manage multiple rental stations centrally through a single dashboard, see utilization, availability, and bookings across all locations in real time, and save on on-site staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the equipment secured?
Smart locks secure every compartment or vending machine. Opening is only possible with a valid access code – via app or QR code. Unauthorized access is excluded.
What happens with late returns?
The system sends automatic notifications to operators and customers. Reminder processes and fees can be individually configured in the dashboard.
Can I manage multiple rental stations centrally?
Yes. All stations run through a single dashboard. You see utilization, availability, and bookings across all locations in real time.
Does it work outdoors?
Yes. TIKI SHARE solutions are outdoor- and weather-tested. The hardware is designed for open-air use – in rain, cold, and direct sunlight.