Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental
Rent outdoor recreation equipment including kayaks, bikes, camping gear, and adventure equipment in tourist or recreation areas
Overview
Outdoor recreation rental businesses provide outdoor equipment - kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, camping gear, and adventure equipment serving tourists and outdoor enthusiasts in recreation destinations.
Daily rentals cost $30-$150 depending on equipment.
Operating in tourist area generates $80,000-$350,000 annually with 50-70% margins.
Target clients include tourists and vacationers, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, people trying before buying, resort and hotel guests, group adventures and outings, and seasonal outdoor activities.
Services include kayak and paddleboard rentals, bicycle rentals and tours, camping equipment rental, winter sports equipment, outdoor recreation packages, and delivery to vacation rentals.
Success requires location in outdoor recreation or tourist area, outdoor equipment inventory investment, understanding outdoor activities and safety, potentially offering guided tours or instruction, seasonal operations in many locations, and marketing to tourists and recreation seekers.
Required Skills
- Outdoor Recreation
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- Tourism Marketing
- Safety & Risk Management
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Operate in beautiful outdoor locations
- Growing outdoor recreation market
- Tourist demand in destination areas
- Can offer tours and instruction
- Lifestyle business opportunity
Cons
- Highly seasonal in most locations
- Weather dependent operations
- Equipment maintenance and replacement
- Need recreation destination location
- Liability and safety concerns
How to Get Started
- Choose outdoor recreation location and niche
- Purchase recreation equipment inventory
- Find rental location near recreation areas
- Get liability insurance and permits
- Create rental packages and pricing
- Market to tourists and recreationists
- Potentially add tours and instruction
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