Rent a string lights from a neighbor near you
A backyard wedding, a reception or a fall party needs a few hundred feet of bistro lights for one night. Borrow them with the poles and extension cords from a neighbor who has strung them before.
What it costs to rent a string lights
Rental counters typically charge about $10 to $30 a day for a string lights, plus a damage waiver and tax. On Rentsome, neighbors set their own daily rate, and it is usually lower because they are not running a store. Every booking adds a 15% service fee (minimum $2) and sales tax, both shown before you confirm. A refundable security deposit is held on your card, never charged, and released 72 hours after you return it.
A new string lights runs roughly $40 to $200. At about $20 a day, renting stays cheaper until you have used it around 6 days in total, before counting storage, maintenance and the resale value you never get back.
Run your own numbers in the rent-vs-buy calculatorNothing listed near you yet?
Tell us what you need and when. We ask neighbors nearby who own one, and email you the listing link, usually within a day.
Request a string lightsWhat people rent a string lights for
- Backyard weddings and receptions
- Patio parties
- Holiday gatherings
- Market booths and events
Check at pickup
- Plug each strand in at pickup and count the bulbs.
- Confirm poles, guy lines and extension cords if listed.
- Measure your run before booking.
- Coil them loosely for return; tight coils break bulbs.
Renting a string lights: common questions
How does the security deposit work?
It is a hold on your card sized to the item’s declared value, never a charge. It releases automatically 72 hours after you return the item, unless the owner files a damage claim within that window.