Pricing Guide
Transparent pricing.
No surprises.
Here's exactly how pricing works on Valéne — what renters pay, what lenders earn, and how to maximize your ROI.
How Fees Work
What Renters Pay
Your total at checkout
Daily rental rateSet by lender
Service fee12% of rental
Damage protection$5–$15 flat
Delivery (if shipped)Set by lender
Local pickupFree
Example: 3-day rental at $35/day = $105 + $12.60 service fee + $8 protection = $125.60 total
What Lenders Earn
Your payout per rental
Rental incomeYour daily rate × days
Platform commission−15% of rental
Payment processingIncluded in commission
Payout speedWithin 48 hours
WithdrawalFree
Example: 3-day rental at $35/day = $105 − $15.75 commission = $89.25 you keep
💰 Earnings Calculator
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Monthly Earnings
$238
After 15% commission
Annual Earnings
$2,856
12-month projection
ROI on Item
336%
Return vs. retail price
Pricing by Category
| Category | Typical RRP | Recommended Daily Rate | % of RRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evening / Black Tie Dresses | $500–$2,000 | $30–$80/day | 5–8% |
| Wedding Guest Dresses | $200–$800 | $15–$40/day | 5–8% |
| Designer Bags | $1,000–$10,000 | $35–$120/day | 2–5% |
| Shoes / Heels | $200–$1,200 | $15–$45/day | 5–8% |
| Outerwear / Jackets | $400–$3,000 | $25–$80/day | 3–6% |
| Accessories / Jewelry | $100–$2,000 | $10–$50/day | 5–10% |
| Casual / Everyday | $100–$500 | $8–$25/day | 5–10% |
Maximize Your Earnings
Offer tiered pricing
Discount 4–7 day rentals by 15–20% and 7+ day rentals by 30%. Long rentals = guaranteed income with less effort.
Enable Instant Book
Lenders with Instant Book enabled see 40% more bookings. Remove friction and let your listings work while you sleep.
Invest in great photos
Lifestyle photos with the item being worn generate 3× more bookings than flat-lay shots alone.
Stay available
Items with consistent availability rank higher in search. Avoid long blackout periods unless necessary.
Price competitively at first
Start slightly below market rate to build reviews. Once you have 5+ ratings, you can raise prices 10–20%.
List more items
Top earners have 8+ active listings. Each new item is another revenue stream working in parallel.
Ready to start earning?
List Your First Item →