1. How Long You Can Rent
Rental periods on Pickle are flexible.
You can rent an item for:
As little as 1 day
As long as 4 weeks
You may submit a rental offer up to 90 days in advance.
If the dates you want are unavailable, the item may already be reserved or the Owner may be traveling. You can message the Owner to ask about their availability.
2. Choosing Your Start and End Dates
When submitting an offer, you will select:
Start date: the day you would like to receive the item
End date: the day the item must be returned
Please make sure you are available to return the item on the end date.
Returns must be scheduled on or before this day to avoid late fees.
Learn more: Returning an Item
3. What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted
Once an Owner accepts your offer:
Your rental period is officially confirmed
Delivery or shipping will begin based on the selected delivery method
You can communicate with the Owner through in-app chat
Learn more: Submitting an Offer
4. Need More Time? Request a Rental Extension
You can extend your rental if you need the item longer.
To request an extension:
Open the order
Tap the pencil icon next to your rental dates
Propose a new return date
Wait for the Owner to approve
Learn more: Rental Extensions / Items Returned Late
5. Late Returns
If you return your item after the end date:
Daily late fees begin the next day if the Owner toggles them on
Late fees are prorated based on the rental price
If the item is more than 7 days late, the Owner may mark it as stolen
6. When You Cannot Start a Rental
You may be unable to choose certain dates if:
The item is already rented for those days
The Owner has blocked off time in their calendar
Delivery method limitations prevent timely arrival (especially for Shipping)
If dates are blocked unexpectedly, feel free to message the Owner to see if flexibility is possible.
7. Tips for Choosing Strong Rental Dates
Add buffer time if you are traveling
Choose a delivery method that aligns with when you need the item
For Shipping, select a start date 5+ days ahead
Consider requesting to receive the item earlier if your event is important or time-sensitive
Learn more: Delivery Methods