Self-Service and Canoe Rental — Unlock Business Freedom on the Water

Boost Your Kayak Rental Business with Smart Self-Service Technology

Offer your customers 24/7 kayak rentals — without the need for staff on-site. Our self-service kayak rental solution helps you run an efficient, modern, and scalable business. Whether you operate by the beach, lake, river, or urban waterfront, enable seamless kayak access anytime.

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Why Choose a Self-Service Kayak Rental Solution?

  • Operate 24/7 — boost revenue outside regular hours
  • Reduce staffing costs — automated check-out and return
  • Increase customer satisfaction — no waiting, total flexibility
  • Grow your business — scalable setup for one location or multiple sites
  • Support for subscriptions, memberships, and special promotions

Everything You Need to Launch Your Kayak Rental Without Staff

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    Secure lockers and automated kayak stations
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    Seamless online booking and payment system
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    Integration with ID verification and insurance options
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    Real-time availability and fleet management
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    All-in-one rental commerce platform, built for your growth

Automated Kayak Rentals Perfect For:

  • Coastal resorts and tourist hotspots

  • Lakeside parks and marinas

  • Urban riverfronts and city watersports programs

  • Campsites and adventure tourism providers

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The Future of Rentals: Unlocking Growth with Self-Service Solutions

Wondering how self-service technology can help your rental business stand out? As costs rise and efficiency becomes paramount, it’s crucial to embrace tools that lower expenses, improve customer satisfaction, and enable sustainable growth.

In this report, we delve into emerging trends, groundbreaking technologies, and real-world success stories that highlight how to succeed in a rapidly evolving rental market.

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Improve your kayak rental business with a self-service solution

Our self-service kayak rental system lets you run your business without being on-site. Your customers simply book online and automatically receive unique access codes to unlock the kayaks and paddles — whenever it suits them. No need to physically meet customers, hand over keys, or manage access manually. It’s fully automated and ready for 24/7 operation.

With our kayak rental platform, you get everything you need: an online booking system, secure access management, payments, equipment tracking, and full control over your fleet — all in one place.

Give your customers freedom on the water — while you stay in control, anytime, anywhere.

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How 24/7 Kayak Rental Stations Works

  1. Online Booking: Customers reserve a kayak via your website or mobile app.

  2. Instant Access: Upon arrival, they unlock the kayak and paddles from secure smart lockers.

  3. Enjoy the Ride: Paddle at their convenience, with options for short or long-term rentals.

Hassle-Free Return: Equipment is returned to the station, ready for the next user.

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Optimised operations for your self-service kayak rental

Maximise the efficiency of your kayak rental business with smart self-service technology. Easily manage your kayak inventory, monitor bookings in real time, and automate returns — all from one platform.

Our kayak rental software simplifies every step: track equipment availability, control access to your self-service stations, handle payments, and avoid overbookings. Save time, reduce manual work, and give your customers a seamless rental experience — whether it’s a short paddle or a full-day adventure.

Take control of your operations and grow your self-service kayak rental with confidence.

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Use an App free systems with instant access control

No need for bluetooth or apps. Customers will get a code on their smartphone to unlock the digital lock within in a limited timeframe. Read more

Integrations that power your self-service kayak rental

With our kayak rental platform, you can easily connect your self-service stations to the tools you already use. From payment solutions to identity verification, marketing tools, and access management — everything works together to simplify your operations.

We integrate with leading systems for secure access, online booking, accounting, and marketing — so you can run your kayak rental business efficiently, with full control from one place.

Grow your self-service rental, automate the admin, and offer your customers the smooth, modern experience they expect.

All the benefits that’ll make your self-service kayak rental run smoothly

The payment solutions we offer include:

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Read what our customers are saying:


  • Henrik Hojem - parka suits rental business

    As more and more people realize that they can rent almost anything they need, it’s up to us to give them a positive experience. When we were just getting started with our parka suits business, we looked for a subscription rental software that would provide us with everything we need to run our business. Sharefox was the perfect fit.

    Henrik Hojem
    CEO, Parkdressen
  • jostein langslet

    Being able to rent a Kayak in the middle of our capital Oslo, just beside the Opera and Museum of Edvard Munch is spectacular. With our rental software it’s a smooth operation to book, pick up and just paddle the Oslo Fjord.

    Jostein Langslet
    Teamleader Fjord expeditions
  • Fredrik Østreng

    This is a niche industry, and it’s been fantastic to get all this great feedback on our rental service after Sharefox implementation. There is high demand for our premium Horse Trucks, and with Sharefox we have been able to upscale our rental service and attract more partners.

    Fredrik Østereng
    CMO

Self-service kayak rental: answers to all your questions, big or small.

Here are some of the most common questions we hear from rental businesses considering self-service kayak solutions — along with clear answers.

We offer an all-in-one platform combining booking, payment, real-time availability tracking, and smart locker access. Our system is designed specifically for water sports rentals — making operations smooth for you and seamless for your customers.
Customers book a kayak online or via mobile. Upon arrival, they receive a code or app-based access to unlock the kayak and equipment from a secure station. After their trip, they return the kayak to the same spot — no staff required.
You can operate 24/7, reduce staffing costs, and increase revenue by giving customers flexibility to rent on their schedule. Self-service also helps avoid overbookings and improves equipment utilisation.
Yes. Our solution includes secure smart lockers or racks, access control via unique codes, and optional ID verification. You always know who is using your equipment, with full oversight of every booking.
Absolutely. Whether you run one location or several, you can control your entire fleet, track equipment, and manage bookings from a single dashboard — anytime, anywhere.
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Take your self-service business to the next level with Sharefox

Learn more about how we can help you succeed.