Pricing
No base fee. No subscription.
Lending to friends is completely free. When you rent out, you only pay when you earn — a transparent 5% service fee deducted from your payout. Your renter pays exactly the listed price.
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How the price breaks down
The renter pays exactly the listed rental price — no surcharge. The 5% service fee is borne by the owner and deducted transparently from the payout.
Beispielrechnung
20 € pro Tag × 3 Tage
- Mietpreis (20 € × 3 Tage)
- 60,00 €
- Servicegebühr (zahlt Vermieter)
- 0,00 €
- Gesamt
- 60,00 €
Der Mieter zahlt genau 60.00 €. Die Servicegebühr von 5 % (3.00 €) trägt der Vermieter — die Auszahlung beträgt 57.00 €.
Die Kaution wird separat nur als Reservierung (Hold) auf der Karte autorisiert — kein echtes Abbuchen, sofortige Freigabe bei Rückgabe.
Common questions about costs
Does lending to friends cost anything?
No. The “For friends” mode is free forever — including QR tracking, photo recognition and return reminders.
How high is the fee when renting out?
Lavaa keeps a 5% service fee, deducted from the owner's payout. The renter pays exactly the listed rental price: on €60 of rent, the owner receives €57.
Is the deposit charged?
No. The deposit is only authorised as a hold on the card and released right away once the item is returned in good shape. It's only kept in case of a dispute.
Is there a base fee or subscription?
No. There are no monthly costs. You only pay the 5% on an actual rental.