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How renting works

From browse to review

Rent anything, from anyone, near you. Here's the whole journey.

1
Browse
Search or filter by category, city and price. Tap the heart to save listings for later.
2
Book, or message
"Rent now" listings take date-based booking requests. "Contact only" listings (common for homes) are arranged by messaging the lister.
3
Owner confirms
Your request stays pending until the owner confirms it. You can withdraw a pending request at any time.
4
Pickup
Agree the pickup point in chat. The exact pickup point is shared after the booking is confirmed.
5
Return
Bring it back as agreed. The owner marks it returned and any refundable deposit is settled between you.
6
Review
Rate your completed rental from the Bookings screen. One review per booking, and it helps everyone rent with confidence.
Rent now Set dates, see the full price breakdown and send a booking request.
Contact only Renters message you to arrange. No dates or deposits on the listing.

Rent safely

Rent safely

  • Never pay a deposit before visiting.
  • Look for the verified check on listers. Verified agents and agencies are reviewed by us.
Read the full rent-safely guide

Common questions

How do deposits work?

Some "Rent now" listings ask for a refundable deposit, shown clearly in the price breakdown before you book. You pay it at pickup and get it back at return, provided the item comes back as agreed. Never pay a deposit before visiting.

Can I cancel a booking?

Yes, you can withdraw a request while it's pending, and cancel a confirmed booking before pickup, from the Bookings screen. Owners can also decline requests. Once a rental is in progress it runs until return.

Does listing an item cost anything?

No, listing is free. Tap the green List button, add photos and a price (or choose contact-only) and you're live.

What does the verified badge mean?

The green check marks listers we've reviewed: typically agents, agencies and rental businesses. You can apply from your Account via "Become a verified agent".

Why do some listings say "Contact" instead of "Rent now"?

"Contact only" listings, often homes listed by agents, are arranged directly with the lister in chat: visits, terms and paperwork. "Rent now" listings take date-based booking requests on the spot.

How do I pay?

For now you agree payment with the lister and pay at pickup. Most people use Mobile Money or cash. In-app Mobile Money & card payments are coming later.

What if something goes wrong with the item?

Message the lister first. Most issues are sorted in chat. Keep the conversation on Veranda so there's a record of what was agreed.

Need help?

A problem with a listing or booking
Message the lister directly: open the listing and tap message, or find the thread in your Messages.
A problem with Veranda itself
Write to us at support@verandamarkets.com and we'll get back to you.