A Birmingham start-up is giving Leamington families two ways to make their summer holidays easier and more affordable.

Rent My Roofbox is the UK's first peer-to-peer marketplace for hiring roof boxes, roof racks and rooftop tents. Leamington residents who own a roof box sitting unused in the garage can list it on the platform and earn every time a neighbour needs it.

Families planning a summer road trip can hire one locally rather than spending £300 to £600 buying a box they'll use once or twice a year.

The platform launched in November 2025 and was born from a simple frustration: founder Richard Peirce was packing for a family holiday to Wales, the boot wouldn't close, and his neighbour's roof box was gathering dust three doors away. There was no easy way to connect them. So he built one.

Owners listing regularly can earn between £150 and £400 annually from equipment they would otherwise leave idle. Festival weekend hires are generating around £196 per booking. For renters, a week's hire typically costs £70 to £105 — a fraction of the purchase price, with no storage problem at the end of the trip.

Every booking includes insurance, and a built-in compatibility tool lets renters confirm a box will fit their specific car before they book.

With summer approaching and Leamington families heading to the Peak District, Cornwall and beyond, the platform is well timed for the season.

List your roof box or find one to hire at rentmyroofbox.uk.

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A Birmingham start-up is giving Leamington families two ways to make their summer holidays easier and more affordable (image via Rent My Roof box)

This article is sponsored by Rent My Roof Box.

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