Top 10 most rented items in Montreal (2025)
Discover the 10 most rented items in Montreal in 2025: cameras, tools, drones, sports equipment, and more. Save or earn money by renting out your items on Tatuça.
Discover what Montrealers are renting most—and how to save or earn money by renting out or sharing your own items.
Peer-to-peer item rentals are booming in Montreal. Whether to save money, avoid buying expensive gear, or simply rent an item for a one-off need, Montrealers are increasingly turning to local platforms like Tatuça.
Here is the ultimate ranking of the 10 most rented items in Montreal in 2025—based on local trends, seasonality, and actual user behavior.
1. Carpet/Upholstery Cleaner
Montrealers are increasingly using these to clean sofas, rugs, couches, mattresses, or car interiors—without having to buy one.
Why it’s popular:
- Relatively high purchase price
- Occasional use (1 to 3 times a year)
- Professional results without paying for an expensive service
- Ideal for moving, Airbnb rentals, and spring cleaning
💰 Average earnings: $15–$30/day
2. Cameras
Montrealers love filming their travels, festivals, and events.
Why it’s popular:
- High purchase price
- Ideal for vacations, content creation, and events
- High demand year-round
💰 Average earnings: $25–$60/day
3. DIY Tools (drills, saws, sanders)
Montreal = lots of renters + frequent renovations.
Why it’s popular:
- Occasional use
- Ideal for moving and small jobs
💰 Earnings: $8–$20/day
4. Video Gear: GoPros, stabilizers, microphones
Highly sought after by content creators. Why it’s popular:
- Perfect for vlogs, vacations, sports
- Steady demand
💰 Earnings: $15–$40/day
5. Garden tools and outdoor maintenance equipment
High demand in summer: lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers...
Why it’s popular:
- Seasonal use
- High cost for an occasional need
💰 Earnings: $20–$45/day
6. Camping and hiking gear
Demand skyrockets starting in May.
Popular items:
- Tents
- Hiking backpacks
- Air mattresses
- Camping stoves
💰 Earnings: $10–$25/day
7. Sports equipment (snowshoes, skis, skates, snowboards)
Winter sports + seasonal activities.
Why it’s popular:
- Ideal for tourists and students
- Occasional use
💰 Earnings: $10–$35/day
8. Projectors & event equipment
Perfect for parties, birthdays, and movie nights.
Popular items:
- Video projectors
- Speakers
- LED string lights
- Fog machines
💰 Earnings: $15–$45/day
9. Drones
Among the most profitable items.
Why it’s popular:
- Content creation, travel, exploration
- High purchase price
💰 Earnings: $30–$80/day
10. Board games & party supplies
High demand among students and groups of friends. Popular items:
- Catan, Azul, Unlock
- Party games
- Murder mystery kits
💰 Earnings: $4 to $15/day
11. Moving equipment
High demand year-round, with a peak in July.
Popular items:
- Hand trucks/dollies
- Straps
- Tools
- Transport carts
- Moving blankets
💰 Earnings: $10 to $30/day
🎯 Conclusion: what are the key takeaways?
The most rented items are those that:
- 💸 are expensive to buy
- 🛠️ are used only occasionally
- 🧳 are linked to a specific occasion (travel, moving, renovations, events)
If you own an item from this list, list it on Tatuça: 👉 Some users are already earning $100 to $200 a month by renting out gear that was just sitting at home.
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