Rentals

For businesses in the rental sector, including car rentals, equipment rentals, and more, efficient scheduling and client management are crucial for success. Cally, a powerful booking app for Shopify, offers a comprehensive solution to streamline your operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Here's how Cally can transform your rental business.

Flexible Rental Duration

Cally allows customers to book rentals for custom durations, whether it's by the hour, day, or week. This flexibility ensures that clients can tailor their rentals to fit their exact needs, enhancing their overall experience. Additionally, you can set up bookings on a per-slot basis, offering even more convenience and options for your clients.

Optimized Rental Location Management

In the rental industry, effective location management enhances customer convenience:

• Diverse Rental Options: Manage various rental locations, such as equipment, vehicles, or vacation homes, providing customers with multiple choices.
• Real-Time Availability: Ensure customers can see and book available rental options based on location and time, improving their experience.

Flexible Rental Scheduling

Do you offer seasonal rentals or special event bookings? Cally accommodates these needs:

• Non-Repeating Schedules: Set up schedules for vehicles or equipment that are available only during specific periods. For example, create a schedule for winter sports equipment, ensuring clients have access to accurate availability and details.

Integrated Calendar Management

Keeping track of rental bookings is crucial for smooth operations. Cally simplifies this process:

• Calendar Linking: Link your calendars to Cally. This integration allows you to view all appointments and rental assignments without needing access to your admin panel, reducing the risk of missed bookings and ensuring everyone stays organized.

Customizable Rental Durations

Rental services often require flexible booking durations, such as short-term or long-term rentals. Cally provides the flexibility needed:

• Variable Duration Booking: Allow clients to book rentals for custom durations. For example, if a one-day car rental costs $50, a client can book a week and pay $350. This feature enhances convenience and maximizes your booking potential.

Staff Members Management

If you have multiple rental locations and each one has its own manager, Cally allows you to manage staff members efficiently. You can add each staff member to Cally and assign them to their respective locations. Additionally, integrate their calendars (e.g., Google Calendar) so that bookings automatically appear on their schedules. This ensures seamless communication and organization for your team, helping to maintain a high standard of service across all your locations.

Easy Setup and Integration with Shopify

Integrating Cally into your Shopify store is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started:

• Install Cally: Add the Cally app to your Shopify store from the Shopify App Store.
• Configure Settings: Customize the app settings to match your rental business needs. Set up equipment or vehicle schedules and link calendars.
• Create Rental Listings: Define your rental offerings, including equipment or vehicle types, durations, availability, and any seasonal restrictions.
• Launch and Promote: Once your setup is complete, promote your new booking system to your clients, highlighting the convenience and flexibility it offers.

Setting Up Renting of a Vehicle: An Example Guide

Step 1: Create Product and Add It to Cally

First, create a product listing for the vehicle in your Shopify store. This listing should include detailed descriptions, photos, and pricing information. Once the product is created, add it to Cally through the app interface.

Step 2: Assign a Schedule

• Continuous Availability: If you want the vehicle to be always available for bookings, assign a continuous availability schedule.
• Non-Repeating Schedule: If the vehicle is only available during certain periods (e.g., summer months), create and assign a non-repeating schedule that reflects these availability windows.

Step 3: Activate Product and Schedule

Ensure that the product (vehicle) and the assigned schedule are activated in Cally. This will make the vehicle available for bookings according to the specified schedule.

Step 4: Assign Managers and Integrate Calendars

If you have multiple rental locations and each one has its own manager, you can add each staff member to Cally and assign them to their respective locations. Additionally, integrate their calendars (e.g., Google Calendar) so that bookings automatically appear on their schedules. This ensures seamless communication and organization for your team.