Pricing
No base fee. No subscription.
Lending to friends is completely free. When you rent out, you only pay when you earn — a transparent 8% service fee deducted from your payout. Your renter pays exactly the listed price.
For friends
€0forever
Lend to people you know for free and track it via QR.
- Add unlimited items
- QR tracking for every loan
- Photo recognition when adding
- Return reminders
Popular Rent out
8%all-in per rental
Only due on a successful rental. No hidden costs.
- Everything in “For friends”
- Deposit on hold (no charge)
- Identity check & photo check-in
- Automatic Stripe payouts
Transparent
How the price breaks down
The renter pays exactly the listed rental price — no surcharge. The 8% service fee is borne by the owner and deducted transparently from the payout.
Example: 20,00 € per day × 3 days
60,00 €is what you pay — not a cent more
100% rental price, no surcharges60,00 €
- Rental price60,00 €
- Service fee€0 — paid by the owner
- You pay60,00 €
The deposit is only authorized as a hold on your card — nothing is charged, released immediately on return.
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?
Tavaa keeps an 8% service fee, deducted from the owner's payout. The renter pays exactly the listed rental price: on €60 of rent, the owner receives €55.20.
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 8% on an actual rental.