Earn locally:
rent out items and offer services, 0% commission
Rent out what you already own or sell the skills you already have to people nearby. No fees, no commission — 100% of what you earn lands in your pocket.
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Platform commission
100%
Your earnings
5 min
To create a listing
Local
In your area
Join people already earning by renting and offering services in their area.
Why earn here instead of elsewhere
LocaYo is a local platform with no commission: full control over your offer and all the money stays with you.
Zero investment to start
You do not need to buy a thing. Look around — drill in the garage, bike on the balcony, camera in a drawer. That is already money waiting for you.
Work when you want
No shifts, no rota. One job on the weekend? Ten in a week? You decide when you are available.
0% commission, really
Other platforms take 10–30% on every transaction. We take nothing. You only pay for optional boosts if you want to promote a listing — and only when you choose to.
You build your own brand
Reviews, job history, profile — everything stays with you. You are not an anonymous worker, you are a specific specialist known in the area.
Local community
Your customers are people nearby. Not a courier, not an app halfway around the world — a real person from your street or district.
Safer transactions
Confirmed e-mail, trust badges (card, ID, company), public ratings and job history. Before any deal you see who you are dealing with.
How much can you earn? Check in 30 seconds
Pick what you want to do and see a realistic monthly potential. The calculator also shows how much competitors would have taken.
Enter how many times a month you realistically rent it out or do the job.
Your estimated monthly income on LocaYo
350 zł
And this is what would be left after competitor fees
280 zł
Many platforms take 10–20% of every transaction. LocaYo: 0 zł.
Estimates are indicative. Real income depends on your location, local demand, season, photo quality and how fast you reply.
What you can rent — practically everything
Everyone has things worth money at home. A drill, a bike, a trailer, a tent, a camera, a console, a projector, a suitcase, even a dinner set for a party — all of this can work for you instead of collecting dust.
Tools & power tools
Drills, grinders, saws, compressors, pressure washers — the kit someone nearby needs once a year and you have sitting in the garage.
- Impact drill
- Angle grinder
- Pressure washer
- Compressor
Sports & outdoor gear
Bikes, kayaks, skis, SUP boards, fitness gear. Seasonal demand, but strong rates.
- Mountain bike
- Kayak / SUP board
- Skis + boots
- Indoor cycling trainer
Camping & outdoor equipment
Tents, sleeping bags, stoves, trekking backpacks — weekly trips mean weekly rates.
- Family tent
- Sleeping bags
- Camping stove
- Expedition backpack
Cameras, lenses & electronics
Photo gear, drones, microphones, projectors. Renting is the norm — people do not buy for one event a year.
- Sony / Canon camera
- DJI drones
- Pro lenses
- Projector + screen
Party & event equipment
PA systems, lighting, tables, chairs, chocolate fountains, popcorn machines. Birthdays, weddings, company events — demand never stops.
- PA system + microphones
- Popcorn / chocolate fountain
- Wedding décor
- Banquet tables
Kids & baby gear
Prams, car seats, travel cots, educational toys. Parents do not buy for a week — they rent.
- Pram
- Car seat
- Travel cot
- Educational toys
Vehicles & trailers
Trailers, car transporters, cargo bikes, e-scooters. The highest single rates.
- 750 kg trailer
- Car transporter
- Cargo bike
- Electric scooter
Garden equipment
Mowers, tillers, chainsaws, pumps, chippers. Spring and autumn send demand through the roof.
- Petrol lawnmower
- Tiller
- Chainsaw
- Hedge trimmer
Instruments & music gear
Guitars, keyboards, amps, electronic drum kits. Parents considering an instrument for a child — first they want to rent it.
- Keyboard / digital piano
- Acoustic / electric guitar
- Amp + speakers
- Electronic drums
Home & household
Wet-vacuum cleaners, emergency washing machines, sewing machines, stationary bikes, infrared saunas. Things for short missions.
- Kärcher wet-vac
- Sewing machine
- Infrared sauna
- Stationary bike
Partner tip
Start with things you own but use less than once a month. List 3 items at first — you will quickly see which ones move and grow the portfolio from there.
What you cannot rent
Weapons, illegal items, counterfeit goods, medicines, adult content, live animals for entertainment. Full list in the terms.
Got hands, a head and some free time? That is already a business
Nothing to rent out? No problem — everyone is good at something. Cleaning, painting, helping someone move, manicure, mowing a lawn, fixing a leaking tap, English tutoring — these are real earnings you are leaving on the table right now.
Cleaning
Cleaning homes, flats, offices, post-renovation, deep cleans.
12–18 / hour
- Home cleaning (3h)
- Window cleaning
- Post-renovation cleaning
Beauty, nails & makeup
Gel manicure, pedicure, lash extensions, event makeup, brow tinting. At the client's home or yours.
25–90 / service
- Gel manicure
- Spa pedicure
- Lash extensions
Painting & small renovations
Painting walls, wallpapering, filling, small repairs. Few people enjoy painting themselves — and they do not have to.
8–12 / m² or 25–45 / hour
- Wall painting
- Wallpapering
- Plastering
Gardening & green spaces
Lawn mowing, planting, tree trimming, weeding, raking. Spring and summer = non-stop jobs.
15–30 / hour
- Lawn mowing
- Tree & shrub pruning
- Leaf raking
Handyman — small fixes
Assembling IKEA furniture, changing a tap, swapping a lock, hanging shelves, mounting a TV. Simple jobs, steady demand.
25–45 / hour
- IKEA assembly
- Tap replacement
- Hanging pictures & shelves
Moving & transport
Helping with a move, carrying heavy items, furniture transport, old furniture disposal. A van or strong arms = a business.
18–30 / hour + travel
- Moving help
- Moving a washing machine / fridge
- Furniture transport
Tutoring & lessons
Maths, English, German, programming, instruments. At your place, the client's, or online — your call.
18–45 / hour
- Maths (school / exams)
- English / German
- Programming (Python, JS)
Pet care
Dog walking, dog sitting during holidays, cat feeding, play time. Love animals — get paid.
8–20 / hour or 12–30 / day
- Dog walking
- Dog sitting (day)
- Cat sitting (holiday)
Photography & video
Family sessions, newborn, weddings, product shoots, birthday reportages. A decent camera + eye = a few hundred for two hours.
90–450 / session
- Outdoor family session
- Birthday reportage
- Product photography
Event help
Waitering, décor, kids' entertainment, bartending. Weekends = event season.
12–25 / hour
- Waitering
- Venue decoration
- Kids' entertainment
Childcare
Afternoon childcare, school pickups, homework help. Parents look for trusted people in the area.
8–15 / hour
- Afternoon childcare
- School pickup
- Homework help
Help for older people
Shopping, accompanying to medical visits, help around the house, walks. Huge demand, few providers.
10–20 / hour
- Shopping for a senior
- Accompanying to the doctor
- Small help at home
No professional experience? No problem.
People who have never been paid for services before start on LocaYo every day. Begin with basics: shopping for seniors, dog walking, checking in on an empty flat, help in the garden, carrying shopping. First job = first review = the base for higher rates. Everyone starts somewhere.
Important: if your service requires qualifications (licences, cosmetology, medical care) — make sure you hold them legally. LocaYo does not intermediate payments but expects honesty.
Start tip: take one service, do 5 jobs at a lower price, collect 5 five-star reviews. Then raise prices by 30–50%. That is how every good specialist in the area operates.
This could be your story
These are not customer testimonials — they are examples showing how differently this can be set up. What you make depends on what you own and how much you put in.
Example: kids’ items
Renting from home
~550 zł / month
12 baby items, rented again and again
Car seat, travel cot, pram, educational toys — things the kids outgrew. 12 items rented in rotation bring steady income with zero investment.
RentingExample: home-visit manicure
Weekend services
~2 000 zł / month
6 appointments over a weekend
A nail tech who works in a salon on weekdays lists home-visit manicures for weekends. 3 visits on Saturday, 3 on Sunday — regular clients come back over time.
ServicesExample: trailer + transport
Renting and services
~2 200 zł / month
a trailer plus transport jobs
A trailer rented by the day plus transport jobs. One feeds the other — people renting the trailer sometimes prefer to book the transport right away.
Rent + servicesExample: weekend cleaning
Side income while studying
~1 100 zł / month
2 flats over a weekend
Cleaning 2 flats over the weekend. Own schedule, paid directly by the customer, no overtime.
ServicesExample: after-work tutoring
Afternoon services
~1 600 zł / month
5 students a week
Maths after hours: two students on Tuesdays, three on Thursdays. Reviews after the first lessons help win new students.
TutoringExample: camera gear + sessions
Renting and photography
~1 400 zł / month
camera gear plus family shoots
Renting out a camera and lenses, plus family photo sessions. Someone who rented the gear once may come back for a session.
Rent + photoIllustrative scenarios, not data from real users. Amounts are indicative and depend on your location, prices, listing quality and how fast you reply.
LocaYo vs other platforms
A fair comparison: what you get here versus the competition.
| Feature | LocaYo | Typical competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on earnings | 0% | 10–30% |
| Listing fee | Free | Often paid or blocked features |
| Direct contact with customer | Yes | Often blocked |
| Customers are yours | Yes, your base | No — they belong to the platform |
| Direct payments | Yes (cash, transfer, local apps) | Through the platform + fees |
| Local community | Yes, local | Rarely |
| Boost / promoted listings | Optional (not required) | Practically mandatory |
LocaYo is for you if you want to keep all the money you earn, control your offer fully and build the relationship with the customer yourself.
How to start — 4 concrete steps
Your account and first listing take just a few minutes.
Create your free account
E-mail code, Google or Facebook — no password. No credit card, no subscription, no hidden fees.
Add a listing with good photos
4–6 sharp photos, a clear description, a fair price. We have templates — fill in the fields and the listing is live.
Reply fast
Customers pick people who reply within an hour. A fast reply often wins the booking.
Collect reviews and raise prices
After 5 positive reviews you can safely bump prices by 15–30%. Quality sells above price.
7 tips to earn more
From a partner, not a handbook. This works in practice.
Photos drive 80% of the decision — 6 shots, sharp, natural light, no clutter in the background.
Answer 5 questions in the description: what, for whom, condition, what is included, rules. No filler.
Start price 10% under the local competition. After 5 reviews — raise 20–30%.
Reply within the first hour — customers pick people who answer fast.
Offer delivery — many customers have no car and gladly pay extra.
Bundle items: drill + bits + case. A kit prices higher than parts.
Auto-request a review after a job — it compounds your position in the category.
Share your listings — passive income will not come on its own
The worst thing you can do is nothing. Drop your listing on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, local and district groups. 5 minutes of work = customers for weeks.
Facebook + local groups
Post the link on your profile and in groups like 'City Name Classifieds', 'Sell / Buy / Rent [city]', your housing estate or district. Topic-based groups (fishing, camping, photography) are gold — exactly the right audience.
Instagram — stories and posts
Photo of the gear, price, link in bio. Add a story with your city hashtag (#krakow, #london). One reel showing 'what I have for rent' can do more than a week of paid ads.
WhatsApp — family and local groups
Family chat, your building's chat, school-parents group — that is your closest circle of trust. A single message 'Hey, I rent out a drill, ping me if anyone needs it' can bring your first bookings.
Local and district groups
Local Facebook groups and district forums. People prefer to rent locally over shipping from across the country. Local reputation is the most durable asset.
TikTok — short video, big reach
30 seconds showing how the gear works, what to watch for and the rental price. A short video with your city in the caption easily reaches people nearby.
Word of mouth
Someone asks about something you do not have? Recommend another host from LocaYo — they will do the same for you. Build a cross-referral network, the cheapest marketing on earth.
Partner rule
Do not be shy. People WANT to see you have something to rent — they are looking for exactly these listings. The worst thing is to publish and wait. The best: drop the link in 5 places tonight. That is it.
Every listing has a built-in 'Share' button
On LocaYo each listing card exposes a one-click copy-link + share to FB / WhatsApp / Telegram. That button pays for itself faster than any paid ad.
Delivery = more bookings
Delivery opens you up to customers without a car and those who don't want to spend time on pickup.
Reach more customers
People without cars, parents with kids, seniors — they will pick you if you deliver to the door.
Charge for delivery
Set a flat delivery fee and a range in km. The customer sees the delivery cost separately from the rental.
Tip: set a delivery range (e.g. 15 km) and a flat delivery fee. Plenty of customers gladly pay extra for convenience.
How much can you legally earn without registering a business?
Good news: in most EU countries you can earn meaningful amounts legally, without registering a business. Rules and thresholds vary by country — here is what typically applies:
Non-registered small-scale activity
up to ~10,813.50 PLN / quarter (PL)
In Poland the limit is quarterly from 2026: 225% of the minimum wage — 10,813.50 PLN per quarter. Below it you need no company and pay no social contributions. Other countries set their own thresholds.
Tax-free allowance
annual PIT-free amount
Most countries apply a tax-free income threshold — below that level you pay 0 income tax. Only the excess above is taxed at the local PIT rate.
Private rental — flat-rate tax
lowered PIT rate
Renting out items (tools, gear, vehicles) as private rental is often taxed at a reduced flat rate, well below standard PIT brackets.
General information, not tax advice. It covers Polish rules as of 2026 — regulations change and every country sets its own thresholds. Check the current rules with your tax office or accountant.
- Non-registered activity — in Poland up to ~10,813.50 PLN per quarter with no company and no social contributions
- Tax-free allowance — the first portion of your annual income is fully tax-free
- Private rental flat rate — favourable reduced rates in most countries
- Sole trader registration with simplified tax schemes when you scale up
- Deductible costs — equipment depreciation, fuel, supplies, insurance
Partner tip: start as non-registered small-scale activity and keep a simple income log from day one (a notebook or spreadsheet works). You can issue a receipt for your customer on the spot in LocaYo. When you outgrow the threshold, switch to sole trader with a flat-rate scheme — also straightforward.
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here — message us via the Help Centre.
Worst case — you earn nothing.
Free signup, free listing, 0% commission. If you earn nothing in a week — delete the account. It does not get simpler.