Why buy
when you
can rent?
Save money, reduce waste, and share with your community! Affordably rent top-notch tools for DIY, cleaning, gardening, events and more near you.
Fed up of buying stuff you don’t really need? Us too.
We've reached peak stuff. Instead of cluttering your cupboards with things you rarely use, rent what you need - right from your local high street. You can now find us across 21 London high streets and growing.
Prices start at £1.50 a day and can save you up to £300 on the RRP of some items.
Why rent?
✔ Save £100s by renting instead of buying
✔ Access high quality items for less (from top suppliers like Bosch, Kärcher and STIHL)
✔ Same-day bookings available
✔ Reduce waste & support a circular economy
✔ Join a community of sharers across London
✔ Unlock new skills and experiences along the way
1. Join & get inspired
Brose the Things online and make a reservation to rent.
2. Rent & return
Collect your thing. Use it. Then return it when you're done.
3. Track Your Impact
See how much money and waste you've saved by borrowing instead of buying.
388000kg
waste prevented
£8 million
saved by members
1295t
of CO2 emissions saved
What your neighbours are saying
I needed a reciprocating saw to fix my suitcase wheels, and the Library of Things came through big time! They hooked me up with everything I needed.
Alice
An exceptionally fine bit of kit. Also as a woman carrying it around, you get a fair bit of respect!
Samara L.
We were really looking forward to enjoying our garden and Buttercup the Strimmer made it possible! It was easy to use and the borrowing experience is great!
Nat V.
We're teaming up to say no to wasteful one-time purchases
We've joined forces with councils and communities across London so everyone can access the items they need to maintain their homes affordably.
We're teaming up to say no to wasteful one-time purchases
Since launching 20+ locations across London, locals have borrowed thousands of items - saving money and reducing waste! Now, we’re bringing this success to more boroughs, so you can rent handy household items right in your neighbuorhood.
Ready to start renting?
Sign up to Library of Things to rent tools and learn new skills along the way, without breaking the bank.