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Paddle forward with all-in-one kayak rental software

Delight your customers with an unforgettable journey, starting from the very first click on your website until returning their equipment.

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All the essentials for kayak rentals

Accept online bookings

Create your online rental store and start accepting online bookings in a few clicks.

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Serve walk-in customers

Ensure seamless service for walk-in customers and eliminate any possibility of overbooking.

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Automate inventory management

No need to worry about figuring out if products are available. TWICE handles it for you.

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Get paid securely

Set up your payments in a few easy steps, and see your sales take off with a seamless checkout experience.

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Bridge the gap between online and in-store

Storefronts that allow you to rent kayaks and sell adventures side by side without extra hassle.

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Rent online

Build and customize your online rental store. Use Twice as your website or link your existing site to ours under a custom domain.

Make in-store reservations

Create bookings manually for walk-in customers without reservation.

Send payment links

Send a pre-filled shopping cart to call-in and mail-in customers and engage them using payment links.

Sell tours and experiences

Combine experience and rental sales without the hassle of scheduling and calculating availability.

Flowing rental management

Create room for growth by automating your kayak rental operations.

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Products and packages

Add individual products and services to your catalog and bundle them into packages to your liking.

Manage orders and inventory in one place

Have all your orders and inventory managed — across every sales channel — in one place.

Control availability

Show products relevant to the ongoing season and schedule products to be available for bookings at a specified date.

Buffer times

Reserve time for preparing and maintaining rental equipment between orders.

Order management

One place where you can seamlessly manage online bookings and walk-in orders.

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Local Pickup

Allow your customers to book online and collect in-store. Serve walk-in, call-in, and click-and-collect customers at your store and have all the data seamlessly synced across your sales channels.

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Local Delivery

Deliver products to your customers' doorsteps. Define your delivery area and service fees, and let your customers order kayaks delivered to them.

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Unmanned Rental Stations

Use integrations to connect TWICE with smart locks and build completely automated rental stations.

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Returns

Simplify returns and the inspection of returned products and their condition.

 

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Customers love us for three reasons: world-class support, ease of use, and business impact.

Easy Setup

It is a pleasant experience. I was integrating it into my website and had a very good customer support experience. The Free version has a lo...

Duke B.

GM, Information Technology and Services

Great system very user friendly

Very positive. Great support from your staff. Easy to update information. Great service.

Tina O.

Business Owner, Sporting Goods

Simple to setup but still feature rich

I was able to set up my store and start renting online in less than 30 minutes. The dashboard is very intuitive and easy to use. I've been u...

Steve B.

Small Business Owner

Twice, very good tool to manage my kayak renting activity

I'm glad I found Twice to manage my business! The interface is very nice, both on the user side and the administrator side. I recommend this...

Valentin L.

CEO, Sports

Revolutionary for rental and activities business model

Superb support and reaction time for problems. I have never experienced such a great attitude towards users from support people.

Lasse N.

Managing Director, Consumer Services

The ideal platform for your rental service!

Overall, Twice is an excellent platform for any rental businesses looking to improve their operations and increase revenue. With its user-fr...

Jose Luis E.

Bike Shop Owner

Very User Friendly

Twice is very user-friendly, especially for someone who is new to rental management software. We also love that it allows a customer to buy,...

Megan P.

Small Business Owner

Renting with confidence

Due to the nature of the business, Twice gives me more confidence in renting my equipment more than other websites around. All the necess fe...

Rafael F.

Small Business Owner

Launching Decathlon Rentals in the UK

I think that usually you can just buy a software product and integrate it to your operations and be done with it when in this case I feel li...

Sharon P.

Commercial Manager, Decathlon UK

Launching equipment rentals in 40 department stores

Basically after a 30-minute training and a handful of real-life rental situations our employees have learned the new processes and how to us...

Toni S.

CEO, Broman Group

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How do I start renting kayaks online?

You need a website and online booking software to start getting online reservations for your kayaks. With Twice, your kayaking business gets a ready-made e-commerce website with a built-in online reservation system.

First, add the products and services you want to rent and sell to Twice and determine the quantities in Twice's inventory management system. That way, your availability is always up to date, and you don't get overbooked. Next, set up your payment processing so your customers can book and pay for their rentals in advance.

Once everything is set up, you can embed Twice into your existing website or use Twice as a standalone website.

How do renting kayaks work?

In essence, kayak rental companies offer a wide range of kayaks and essential accessories for customers to rent, catering to their needs and preferences.

Each company has its unique rental process, pricing model, and method of making its services accessible to customers.

Additionally, including additional services like kayaking tours influences the overall operation of these businesses.

Twice is designed to fulfill all the common requirements of a kayak rental business.

How do I start a kayak rental business?

Starting a kayak rental business requires a lot of planning, preparation, and setting up processes.

First, you need to make a business plan. Your business plan includes a description of your business, market and competitor analysis, financial plan, and marketing plan.

It is also essential to consider how you will organize your processes, such as inventory management, order processing, and equipment maintenance on your site.

Is a kayak rental business profitable?

Kayak rentals have the potential to bring in substantial profits with attractive profit margins. However, like any business, the key to profitability lies in your income and expenditure structure. It is important to bear in mind that kayaking is a seasonal activity, which should be taken into account when evaluating the revenue and profit potential of your business.

The revenue generated largely depends on the demand for kayak rental services in your specific area. A crucial factor in ensuring this demand is having a location conveniently situated near water. The most significant expenses typically include inventory, business space, insurance, and staff salaries.

Do I need kayak rental software?

We might be biased, but we strongly recommend that you start using kayak rental software from the start of your venture.

Kayak rental software allows you to manage reservations, track inventory, and other areas of your business in one place instead of spreading all the information across several apps and spreadsheets. This gives you a better overview of your business.

During the high season, kayak rental services are in high demand. Kayak rental software helps you automate the most time-consuming steps, saving yours and your team's time, nerves, and money.

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