=== Rentle - Easy Rental Booking System ===
Contributors: rentle
Tags: rental, calendar, availability, reservation, booking
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 5.4.2
Requires PHP: 5.6
Stable tag: 1.0
License: GPLv2

Free rental and booking plugin for Wordpress websites by Rentle. Reservations with real-time inventory availability for rentals and activity sales.

== Description ==

**Rentle** is the easiest way to handle rental and activity bookings in your Wordpress website. We've built software for the largest ski resorts, outdoor resorts and bike rental shops in the world. Now we are bringing the same benefits to a Wordpress plugin that starts your online renting and activity sales in minutes.

With Rentle you optimize your rental management with two plans: [Rentle Lite](https://www.rentle.io/lite) or [Rentle Core](https://www.rentle.io/core). Lite is our free plan to handle online rentals. Core scales to the needs of the largest operators for both walk-in and online rentals.

### Features in [Rentle Lite](https://www.rentle.io/lite):

* Booking calendar with real-time inventory availability
* No risk of overbookings
* Easy payment handling with deposit support
* Collecting customer details (height, weight etc.) as part of the order confirmation
* Email notifications
* Hosted mobile friendly online store (compatible with Facebook "Reserve now"-button)
* Barcode scanning
* Chat support

### Additional features in [Rentle Core](https://www.rentle.io/core):

* Multi-location support
* Multiple languages
* Package products
* More advanced online store settings

### Customer stories
Äkäslompolo Sportshop - Bikes, Skis, Snowboards
[Rentle helped Äkäslompolo Sportshop in doubling their revenue](https://www.rentle.io/customer-stories/sportshop)

Ounasvaara Ski resort - Skis, Snowboards, Sports equipment
[Digital rental operations key to growth for Ounasvaara Ski Resort](https://www.rentle.io/customer-stories/ounasvaara)

Laajis Urban Outdoor Resort - Skis, Bikes, Sports equipment, Adventure Park
[Rentle on its way to becoming a one-stop solution for Laajis, an urban outdoor resort
](https://www.rentle.io/customer-stories/laajis)


### How to get in touch?
We are always open for ideas. Drop us a message at our [website](https://www.rentle.io) or via [email](info@rentle.io).


More technical documentation about the plugin can be found from Github: [https://github.com/luuptek/embed-rentle](https://github.com/luuptek/embed-rentle)

== Installation ==
Follow the steps below.

1. Activate the plugin in Wordpress
2. Add Rentle shop block via Gutenberg blocks or use the shortocode "in the old way".
3. Create your **Free Rentle Lite Account** [here](https://www.rentle.shop/register)
4. From **Settings** -> **Channels** you will find the needed information for the plugin

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does it cost something? =

We have two plans **Lite** and **Core**. Lite is always free, and you can use the plugin with it to handle your online rentals. With Core we offer additional benefits and you can check its pricing [here](https://www.rentle.io/pricing)

= Why is Rentle Lite free? =

We believe online rentals are a basic right for every business. We wanted to enable every business to get started with online rentals without a hassle.

= Do you offer support? =

Yes. You can reach us via in-app chat or via email at [support@rentle.io](support@rentle.io).

= Can I use the same system for walk-in rentals? =

Yes, but you will probably need Rentle Core for that. With Core you can handle your whole operation from one system without any hassle like our largest customers. But if you are searching for a solution for online bookings or rentals - check out Lite first. It is fast and easy way to get started.


== Screenshots ==

1. Everything that we do scales to mobile
2. Intuitive and easy to understand back-office
3. Plugin works both for Rentle Lite (always free) and Core

== Changelog ==
1.0 First version