Rent with Rêve vs Rent the Runway
Rent with Rêve vs Rent the Runway
Both let you wear designer pieces without buying them. Rent the Runway is built around a monthly membership with a closet of 750+ designers. Rent with Rêve is built around the occasion: one-of-one pieces from curators' own closets, rented one at a time for 4, 7 or 14 days.
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| Rent with Rêve | Rent the Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Occasion wear: weddings, black tie, bridal, vacations, parties and holidays | An everyday rotating wardrobe through membership, plus one-time event rentals |
| How it works | Rent individual designer pieces for a specific occasion. No subscription, no membership fee. | Monthly membership (shipments of 5 items) or one-time “Reserve” rentals for an event |
| Pricing model | Each piece is priced individually and shown on its page: $30 to $250 for 4 days (typically $75), $40 to $280 for 7 days, and $60 to $325 for 14 days (typically $125). A longer rental costs less per day. You pay only for what you rent. | Membership: $129/mo (1 shipment), $164/mo (2 shipments) or $275/mo (4 shipments), with lower first-month prices. One-time rentals start from about $35 per style. Members get 25% off one-time rentals. |
| Rental period | 4, 7 or 14 days, chosen at checkout: 7 and 14 days on 687 pieces, 4 days on 641. The rental starts the day the piece arrives, not the day it ships. | One-time rentals: 4 or 8 days, bookable up to 4 months ahead. Membership: keep items as long as you stay a member. |
| Changing plans | Extend by asking before your return date (an extension fee applies and depends on availability). Cancel 7+ days before your start date for a full refund; inside 7 days, the full amount becomes credit. | One-time rentals can't be extended; cancelling costs $9.95. Memberships can be paused, changed or cancelled at any time. |
| Designer roster | 265 designers, including Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud and Veronica Beard | 750+ designers, including Staud, Sandro, Veronica Beard, Reformation, Simkhai and Ulla Johnson |
| Who owns the pieces | Our curators' own closets, plus Rêve's own. Most pieces are one of one. | Rent the Runway and its suppliers and licensors, per its terms |
| Cleaning | Professional cleaning included after every rental. Send it back as it is. | Dry cleaning and pressing included |
| Shipping | Free two-way shipping on orders over $100, all 50 US states. Ships within 2–3 business days so it arrives before your start date. | Shipping charges may apply. Every order comes with a prepaid UPS return label; members in select ZIP codes can book home pickup. |
| Late returns | $15 per piece per day. After 7 days the piece is treated as a non-return. | Event rentals: up to $50 per day per order. After 7 days you are charged the purchase price, less late fees already paid. |
| If it doesn't fit | Tell us within 24 hours of delivery. We swap it if another size or a similar piece can reach you in time. If not, you get the full rental price as credit, or a refund of the rental price minus shipping and cleaning. | A free backup size with each event rental; a replacement style for $12.95 if requested within 48 hours |
| Buying what you love | Buy a piece you rented at a discounted buyout price, minus what you already paid to rent it. Resale pieces can also be bought outright. | Members can buy rented pieces at a discount |
Pricing models
Rent with Rêve: pay per piece
- Every piece has its own price, shown on its page: $30 to $250 for 4 days, $40 to $280 for 7 days and $60 to $325 for 14 days.
- No membership, no monthly charge and nothing to cancel.
- Shipping is free both ways on orders over $100, and cleaning is always included.
- Suits the way most occasions happen: one dress, one date, one weekend.
Rent the Runway: membership, plus one-time rentals
- Monthly membership: $129, $164 or $275 a month for 1, 2 or 4 shipments of 5 items. The first month costs less ($78, $99 or $165).
- One-time event rentals start from about $35 per style for 4 or 8 days, with 25% off for members.
- Membership pays off if you rent every month. For one wedding a season, a monthly plan may be more than you need.
Designer rosters
Rent with Rêve
Our closet has 265 designers and leans toward the pieces you would choose for a moment that matters: Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud, Veronica Beard, LoveShackFancy, Alemais, Simon Miller, Agua by Agua Bendita, Mestiza New York and La DoubleJ. Every piece comes from a curator's own closet, so the edit is shaped by personal taste, not volume buying.
Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway lists 750+ designers on its site. Names include Staud, Sandro, Veronica Beard, Reformation, Simkhai, Ulla Johnson and Farm Rio. Its closet covers work, weekends and special occasions.
Rental period flexibility
Rent with Rêve
Choose 4, 7 or 14 days. Four days covers a wedding weekend. Seven covers a trip. Fourteen covers a honeymoon or the holidays. Your rental starts the day the piece arrives, so travel days don't count.
Rent the Runway
Rent the Runway's one-time rentals are 4 or 8 days, can be booked up to four months ahead, and can't be extended. Members keep items for as long as their membership is active and swap through monthly shipments.
Questions, answered
Is Rent with Rêve a good alternative to Rent the Runway?
For occasions, yes. Rent with Rêve rents one piece at a time for 4, 7 or 14 days, with no membership. The pieces are one of one, from curators' personal closets. If you want a monthly rotating everyday wardrobe, Rent the Runway's membership is built for that.
How much does it cost to rent from Rent with Rêve?
Each piece is priced individually: 4-day rentals run $30 to $250 (typically $75), 7-day $40 to $280, and 14-day $60 to $325 (typically $125). A longer rental costs less per day. There is no subscription or membership fee. Professional cleaning is included, and shipping is free both ways on orders over $100.
Do I need a subscription to rent from Rent with Rêve?
No. There is no subscription or membership fee. You pay the rental price of the piece you choose for the length you choose.
How long can I keep a rental?
4, 7 or 14 days at Rent with Rêve, counted from the day the piece arrives. Rent the Runway's one-time rentals are 4 or 8 days.
Is cleaning included?
Yes, at both. Rent with Rêve includes professional cleaning after every rental, so send the piece back as it is.
What designers does Rent with Rêve carry?
265 designers, including Zimmermann, Johanna Ortiz, Ulla Johnson, Self-Portrait, Staud and Veronica Beard. The closet leans toward wedding guest, black tie, bridal and vacation pieces.
What if the dress doesn't fit?
Tell us within 24 hours of delivery. If another size or a similar piece can reach you in time, we'll swap it at no charge. If not, you can take the full rental price as credit, or a refund of the rental price minus shipping and cleaning.
Find the piece for the moment
Edits for weddings, black tie and resort, chosen from our curators' closets.
