📘 1000 Side Hustle Ideas Home ← Sharing & Rental Economy ← Camera & Gear Rental
HUSTLE #664 7.7 Camera & Gear Rental

Build a GoPro and Action Camera Rental Collection

💰 Startup Cost $200-800
⏰ Time/wk 1-3 hrs
📊 Difficulty ★★☆☆☆
🏆 1st Month $ $150-500
💵 Monthly Range $300-900
⏱ First $ In 1-2 weeks
KitSplit for camera gear. ShareGrid for action cameras. Airbnb Experiences cross-promotion for tourist rentals.
GoPros and action cameras are the ultimate 'buy for one trip' product. People want them for vacations, ski trips, snorkeling adventures, and family reunions — then they sit in a drawer for the rest of the year. Build a small collection of GoPros with mounts and accessories and rent them for $25-40 per day each. A GoPro with a waterproof housing, head mount, chest mount, and selfie stick makes a compelling rental package. Summer and winter holiday seasons are peak booking periods.
🚀 First Step
Buy a used GoPro Hero 10 or 11 with accessories, test all functions, and create a rental package listing with everything included.
  • A GoPro bundle with waterproof housing and 3 mounts can rent for $35-50 per day — people pay for the complete experience, not just the camera
  • Provide a high-speed microSD card pre-formatted in the camera — this one detail eliminates 80% of renter confusion and tech support calls
  • Tourist destinations near water sports, skiing, or hiking trails see 3x the demand for action camera rentals compared to urban areas
🛠 Tools & Resources: KitSplit, ShareGrid, GoPro cameras, mounts kit, waterproof housing, SD cards, carrying case, quick-start card