3 listings · from ₹50/day
All books & media
3 listings
Books & media on rent across India
You can rent books & media from people near you across India on Lumo Bazaar, typically for ₹5–10 a day, with 3 listed now from ₹50 in Bengaluru. People rent them for semester textbooks, board games for a weekend and books you will read once. Owners list things like books, novels and textbooks. Each owner sets the price per day, and Lumo holds the security deposit until the owner confirms the return.
- Typical price
- ₹5–10 a day
- Listed now
- 3, from ₹50/day
- Deposit (held by Lumo)
- ₹400–900
- Pickup
- From the owner, in their area
Books & media across India
3 listings
Where books & media are listed
What to check at pickup
Missing pages or pieces, and the edition for textbooks. You and the owner both photograph it in the app at handover and at return.
What it costs to rent books & media
| Type | Typical rent per day | Typical deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Books | ₹5–10 a day | ₹200 |
| Textbooks & exam prep | ₹5–10 a day | ₹200 |
| Board games & puzzles | ₹50–300 a day | ₹300 |
| Records & discs | ₹20–100 a day | ₹200 |
Typical ranges from Lumo's catalogue. Each owner sets their own price per day, and that is the rent you pay; the app shows the full total before you pay.
How renting on Lumo works
- Book and pay in the appYou pay the owner's price and a refundable deposit, which Lumo holds. The total is shown before you pay
- Pick it up from the ownerMeet them in their area. You both photograph the item at handover
- Return itPhotos again at return. Lumo settles the deposit after the owner confirms the return
Deposit and cancellation
The security deposit is separate from the rent. Lumo holds it, never the owner, and settles it after the owner confirms the return; both of you photograph the item at handover and at return. Cancel more than 12 hours before 00:00 IST on your first rental day (that is, before noon the day before) and you get 100% back. In the last 12 hours, Lumo keeps 10% of the rent and fees and the deposit comes back in full.
Questions
How much does it cost to rent books & media?
Listings here are ₹50–100 a day right now, set by each owner; the typical range in Lumo's catalogue is ₹5–10 a day. Some listings also show a weekly or monthly price.
Is there a deposit to rent books & media?
Yes, ₹400–900 for the listings here. Lumo holds it, never the owner, and settles it after the owner confirms the return.
Where do I pick it up?
From the owner, in their area: Bengaluru right now. The listing shows the area, not the address. Some listings also offer delivery; the app shows it at checkout.
What should I check when I pick up the item?
Missing pages or pieces, and the edition for textbooks. Both of you photograph it in the app at handover and at return.
Can I rent out my own things on Lumo?
Yes, from anywhere in India. Listing is free: add photos and your price per day in the Lumo app. Lumo holds the renter's deposit.
Can I cancel a booking for books & media?
Yes. Cancel more than 12 hours before 00:00 IST on your first rental day (that is, before noon the day before) and you get 100% back. In the last 12 hours, Lumo keeps 10% of the rent and fees and the deposit comes back in full.