RV Rental in Estonia: A Guide for Owners | Gorendi

Trusting your RV or favorite camping gear to someone else is always an important step. At Gorendi, we build a community based on respect for others' property. To ensure your rental experience is positive, we have prepared a simple algorithm that protects both the owner and the renter.

Step 1: Determine a Reasonable Security Deposit

The deposit is your safety cushion. It helps cover minor accidents: from a stain on the seat to a lost tent peg.

How to calculate: The deposit amount doesn’t have to be huge. Base it on the value of the item and the rental period. For an expensive RV, it might be one amount, while for camping gear or a SUP board, it could be quite different, which will be returned to the renter immediately after inspection.
Tip: Specify the deposit amount in the description so that the renter can prepare cash or a transfer in advance.

Step 2: Visual Inspection (Simple and Quick)

Before handing over the item (whether it's the keys to the van or a backpack with gear), take detailed photos or videos.

For the RV: Photograph the body from all sides and the interior.
For the equipment: Shoot a short video confirming that everything is in working order or that there are no damages.

Why this is necessary: It eliminates 90% of disputes like "this was already broken." Send these photos to the renter—this way, both parties will have digital confirmation of the condition at the time of the transaction.

Step 3: Agree on Condition Upon Return

Clear rules are the foundation of good relationships. Immediately discuss (or write in the ad) in what condition you expect the item back.

For vehicles: The golden standard is "return it with the same fuel level as when you took it" + basic cleanliness inside.
For equipment: For example, the tent should be dry, and the grill should be cleaned of ashes.

Step 4: Contract

Even a simple receipt with passport details is already a document. It records the terms, price, and deposit.

Very soon, we will add a convenient contract template on Gorendi that can be printed and filled out in a couple of minutes.

The main rule: You are the owner of your equipment. If at the meeting you feel that the person is not ready for responsibility or does not inspire trust, you always have the right to refuse the rental. Safety comes first.