How DOYU Works

Renting from neighbors is simple, safe, and saves money. Here's the full picture.

For Renters

Find gear. Book it. Use it.

Step 1

Find What You Need

Explore thousands of items available for rent nearby. Filter by category, price, distance, and availability.

Step 2

Book Your Dates

Select your rental period and send a booking request. The owner has 24 hours to confirm.

Step 3

Pick Up & Enjoy

Coordinate pickup with the owner. Both parties complete a condition checklist — your rental is protected.

Step 4

Protected Rentals

Every rental includes damage protection. Payments are held securely and released only after you confirm all is well.

For Owners

Step 1

List Your Item

Add photos, set a price, and publish in minutes. Our AI scanner can detect items from a garage photo.

Step 2

Accept Bookings

Review requests and confirm the ones that work for you. Set your own availability and buffer time.

Step 3

Hand It Over

Meet the renter, complete the handoff checklist, and enjoy knowing your item is covered.

Step 4

Get Paid

Funds are deposited to your balance automatically after the rental completes. Withdraw anytime.

The protections that let both sides transact with confidence.

Damage Protection

Every rental includes coverage up to $1,000 — so owners list with confidence and renters rent with peace of mind.

Verified Community

Identity-verified owners and renters, transparent reviews, and real response rates on every profile.

Secure Payments

Funds are held in escrow and only released when both parties confirm the rental went smoothly.

AI-Powered Listings

Garage Explorer scans your space and creates listings in seconds — no manual entry needed.

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